Live macro economic dashboard: US Treasury yield curve, Fed funds rate, WTI oil, gold, dollar index, VIX volatility, Fear & Greed index, sector rotation, and FOMC/CPI event calendar.
The Macro Dashboard consolidates the key market-wide indicators that drive stock valuations and risk appetite into a single real-time view. It covers the full US Treasury yield curve, the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate, commodity prices (crude oil, gold, silver, dollar index), the VIX volatility gauge, the CNN Fear & Greed Index, S&P 500 sector rotation, and the week's upcoming economic events — all updated every 5 minutes during market hours.
How to use
Read the yield curve panel first: an inverted curve (2-year yield above 10-year) historically signals recession risk and will appear highlighted in red. Check the VIX and Fear & Greed Index to gauge whether market sentiment is complacent or fearful. Use the Sector Heatmap to spot which parts of the economy are moving — rotating out of tech into energy or vice versa. Finally, scan the Macro Event Calendar to anticipate market-moving data releases like CPI, Fed meetings, or jobs reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the yield curve measure and why does inversion matter?
The yield curve plots US Treasury bond yields across different maturities — from 3 months to 30 years. Normally, longer-term bonds pay higher yields than short-term ones (an upward slope). When short-term rates rise above long-term rates, the curve 'inverts.' An inverted yield curve has preceded every US recession since the 1950s, making it one of the most closely watched leading economic indicators.
What is the current US Treasury yield curve?
The live yield curve is displayed at the top of this dashboard and updates every 5 minutes. It shows the 3-month, 5-year, 10-year, and 30-year Treasury yields with color coding — green for a normal upward slope, red if the curve is inverted. Individual yield tiles show the current rate and the day's percentage change.
What does VIX mean and what is a high VIX level?
The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) measures the stock market's expectation of 30-day volatility, derived from S&P 500 options prices. It's often called the 'fear gauge.' A VIX below 15 signals low volatility and investor complacency. VIX between 20–30 indicates elevated uncertainty. Above 30 is considered high volatility, and readings above 40 occur during market crises. The dashboard color-codes VIX levels from green (calm) to red (extreme).
How do I read the Fear & Greed Index?
The CNN Fear & Greed Index aggregates seven market indicators — momentum, stock price strength, breadth, put/call ratio, junk bond demand, market volatility, and safe haven demand — into a single score from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). Scores below 25 suggest panic selling and potential buying opportunities; scores above 75 suggest euphoria and elevated downside risk.
What is the economic calendar this week?
The Macro Event Calendar section lists upcoming economic data releases and Fed events for the next 7 days. High-impact events (shown in red) include things like CPI inflation reports, FOMC interest rate decisions, and nonfarm payrolls. Medium-impact events cover GDP revisions, retail sales, and similar. Knowing these dates helps traders and investors anticipate periods of elevated market volatility.
How do I use sector rotation data to inform trades?
The S&P 500 Sector Heatmap shows day's percentage change for each sector ETF. When risk appetite is high, cyclical sectors like Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Financials tend to outperform. When investors are defensive, they rotate into Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Health Care. Big divergences between sectors often signal a shift in the macroeconomic narrative worth tracking.
The information on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial advice.