Using the Macro Dashboard
Economic conditions affect all stocks. The Macro dashboard tracks the key indicators that move markets.
Finding the Macro Dashboard
Navigate to Macro from the main menu. You'll find four key sections.
Interest Rates
The Fed's interest rate decisions affect everything:
| What to Watch | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Fed Funds Rate | The benchmark rate the Fed controls |
| Treasury Yields | What the bond market expects |
| Yield Curve | Recession warning indicator |
Higher rates = Borrowing costs more, stocks often fall Lower rates = Cheap money, stocks often rise
Inflation Watch
Track the cost of living:
| Metric | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| CPI | Consumer prices (what you pay) |
| PCE | Fed's preferred inflation measure |
| PPI | Producer prices (wholesale) |
High inflation often leads to rate hikes, which can pressure stocks.
Yield Curve Status
The yield curve is a powerful recession predictor:
- Normal — Long-term rates higher than short-term (healthy)
- Flat — Rates similar across terms (caution)
- Inverted — Short-term rates higher (recession warning)
Yield Curve Inversions
An inverted yield curve has preceded every U.S. recession in the past 50 years. It's not perfect, but it's worth watching.
Economic Calendar
See upcoming events that can move markets:
- FOMC Meetings — Fed rate decisions
- Jobs Reports — Employment data
- CPI/PCE Releases — Inflation updates
- GDP Reports — Economic growth
Events are marked by impact level (high, medium, low).
Quick Guide: When to Check
✅ Monthly — Review rate and inflation trends
✅ Before Fed meetings — Anticipate rate decisions
✅ During market drops — Understand the "why"
✅ Planning purchases — Time around major events
Key Takeaways
- Macro Dashboard tracks economic indicators - Interest rates and inflation drive market movements
- Yield curve inversions signal recession risk - Economic calendar helps you plan around events
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