US Economic Surprise Index: Key Indicator for Market Trends and Forecasts

The US Economic Surprise Index (ESI) has become a touchstone for analysts, traders, and institutional investors looking to gauge the direction and momentum of America’s economic data relative to expectations. In financial markets, surprises—moments when actual outcomes diverge from consensus forecasts—can move asset prices swiftly. The ESI quantifies these surprise elements into a single, digestible […]