World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Portugal
WUPIPRT • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Portugal measures economic policy uncertainty specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. This metric helps economists and policymakers understand how pandemic-driven uncertainty affects the Portuguese economy.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index (WPUI) tracks policy-related economic uncertainty driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The WUPIPRT series focuses on uncertainty levels within Portugal, providing a country-specific indicator that complements broader global and regional WPUI measures.
Methodology
The index is calculated based on text analysis of newspaper articles related to the pandemic and its economic impacts in Portugal.
Historical Context
The WUPIPRT index is used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess how pandemic-related uncertainty affects the Portuguese economy and markets.
Key Facts
- The WUPIPRT index reached a record high in April 2020 during the initial COVID-19 outbreak.
- Elevated pandemic uncertainty can lead to reduced investment, consumption, and economic growth in Portugal.
- The index is updated monthly, providing timely insights on evolving pandemic impacts.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Portugal (WUPIPRT) measures economic policy uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic within Portugal.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The WUPIPRT index provides valuable insights into how pandemic-driven uncertainty affects the Portuguese economy, which is critical information for policymakers, investors, and analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated based on automated text analysis of newspaper articles referencing the pandemic and its economic impacts in Portugal.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers in Portugal use the WUPIPRT index to gauge the pandemic's effect on economic uncertainty, informing decisions around fiscal, monetary, and public health policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The WUPIPRT index is updated monthly, providing timely insights. However, the underlying newspaper data may have lags or coverage limitations that affect the index.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Portugal (WUPIPRT), retrieved from FRED.