DIThe Distraction Index

#interest rates

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
5.7Avg Dmg
28.5Avg Hype
WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12
HYPE2026-09-04
Trump Pressures Federal Reserve on Interest Rate Policy
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
17.0
Hype
32.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Treasury Secretary Comments on Tax Day Sentiment and Tax Cuts
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
48.0
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
NOISE2026-03-09
Noise: Economic and Financial Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5