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What Is the World Uncertainty Index 👀
The World Uncertainty Index measures how frequently uncertainty-related terms appear in country economic reports. It is calculated by scanning Economist Intelligence Unit reports and counting references to uncertainty, then standardizing the data across countries and time.
🌍 The index is GDP-weighted and published quarterly. That means larger economies influence the reading more than smaller ones. The goal is to capture macro-level policy, economic, and geopolitical uncertainty rather than market volatility alone.
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