
EconFactor
Tracking how the Federal Reserve’s tone moves the S&P 500.
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Tracking how the Federal Reserve’s tone moves the S&P 500.
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EconFactor uses NLP to analyze Federal Reserve statements, measuring sentiment and comparing it with S&P 500 returns. It quantifies how shifts in Fed tone align with market performance, revealing long-term patterns in monetary policy. Explore the interactive dashboard to visualize sentiment trends, correlations, and market reactions over time.



This project started with a simple question: Do the Fed’s words move the market?
People often assume that the Federal Reserve’s statements influence market returns. I wanted to track that relationship and see if the data supports it.
The results are fascinating and sometimes counterintuitive. I hope you’ll check it out and share your thoughts!