The KCFSI suggests financial stress increased slightly in October

The Kansas City Financial Stress Index (KCFSI) increased slightly from −0.46 in September to −0.38 in October but remained below its historical average.

November 12, 2024

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Kansas City Financial Stress Index

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About KCFSI

The Kansas City Financial Stress Index (KCFSI) is a monthly measure of stress in the U.S. financial system based on 11 financial market variables.

A positive value indicates that financial stress is above the long-run average, while a negative value signifies that financial stress is below the long-run average. Another useful way to assess the current level of financial stress is to compare the index to its value during past, widely recognized episodes of financial stress.

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