World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Singapore
WUPISGP • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Singapore measures economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. It is a key indicator for policymakers and analysts monitoring the economic impacts of the pandemic.
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 for Singapore tracks uncertainty based on the frequency of pandemic-related terms in Singaporean newspaper articles. It provides a real-time gauge of economic uncertainty and sentiment in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Methodology
The index is calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis using natural language processing to analyze a corpus of Singaporean news articles.
Historical Context
This index is used by economists, investors, and policymakers to understand how the pandemic is affecting the Singaporean economy and inform economic decision-making.
Key Facts
- The index has a base value of 100 for January 2020.
- Singapore's index reached a peak of 270 in April 2020 during initial pandemic lockdowns.
- The index has trended downward but remained elevated above 150 through 2021.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Singapore measures economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore based on media coverage.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides a real-time gauge of pandemic-related economic uncertainty in Singapore, which is crucial for policymakers, investors, and analysts monitoring the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis using natural language processing to analyze the frequency of pandemic-related terms in Singaporean news articles.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Singapore is used by economists and policymakers to understand how the pandemic is affecting the Singaporean economy and inform economic decision-making.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, though there may be some delays in data availability compared to real-time economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Singapore (WUPISGP), retrieved from FRED.