US economy: how the market stands today
Data as of Oct 27, 2026
Fair
Its indicators
| Indicator | Value | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year real interest rate | 2.66 % | Poor |
| Jobless claims (4-week average) | 197,750 | Good |
| Sahm rule | 0.00 pp | Fair |
| US economic activity | +0.03 | Fair |
| Building permits (y/y) | −3.2 % | Poor |
| Expected inflation (10 years) | 2.34 % | Informative |
| Fed interest rate | 3.88 % | Informative |
| Dollar versus other currencies | 121.12 | Informative |
| Oil (WTI) | 97.31 $ | Informative |
| Fed net liquidity | 5,808 bn $ | Informative |
| Fed net liquidity (13-week change) | −1.7 % | Informative |
Last month
| Date | Colour |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Fair |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fair |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fair |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Fair |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Fair |
What it is
The economic backdrop for stocks: interest rates, jobs and activity.
How to read it
The theme’s colour sums up its indicators against their last 10 years. It describes the present and anticipates nothing.
Frequently asked questions
What is US economy?
The economic backdrop for stocks: interest rates, jobs and activity.
Does it predict the stock market?
No. It describes where things stand today against their history, with no forecasts or recommendations.
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- US economic activity today: value, history and context
- Building permits (y/y) today: value, history and context
- Expected inflation (10 years) today: value, history and context
- Fed interest rate today: value, history and context
- Dollar versus other currencies today: value, history and context
- Oil (WTI) today: value, history and context
- Fed net liquidity today: value, history and context
- Fed net liquidity (13-week change) today: value, history and context
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