Economic Indicators
Ten-plus indicators, each shown against its historical correlation to the S&P 500. This is a learning tool, not trading advice.
Policy & Rates
10Y-2Y Yield Curve
Latest (2026-10-16)
0.35
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.42
Consumer
Consumer Confidence (U. Michigan Sentiment)
Latest (2026-08-01)
51.7
3yr corr. to S&P 500
+0.48
Manufacturing
Corrugated Box PPI
Latest (2026-09-01)
506.13
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.24
Prices
CPI (Inflation)
Latest (2026-09-01)
336.3
3yr corr. to S&P 500
+0.36
Policy & Rates
Fed Funds Rate
Latest (2026-09-01)
3.75
3yr corr. to S&P 500
+0.27
Consumer
Health & Personal Care Retail Sales
Latest (2026-08-01)
39,248
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.13
Housing
Housing Starts
Latest (2026-08-01)
1,275
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.25
Manufacturing
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index
Latest (2026-10-01)
20.9
3yr corr. to S&P 500
+0.10
Growth
Real GDP
Latest (2026-04-01)
24,408.01
3yr corr. to S&P 500
+0.56
Consumer
Retail Sales
Latest (2026-09-01)
745,021
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.17
Market Sentiment
S&P 500
Latest (2026-09-01)
7,669.41
Labor
Unemployment Rate
Latest (2026-09-01)
4.2
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.20
Market Sentiment
VIX (Volatility Index)
Latest (2026-10-15)
16.46
3yr corr. to S&P 500
-0.33