DIThe Distraction Index

#monetary policy

5 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
2Noise
23.3Avg Dmg
30.6Avg Hype
WEEK 94Oct 11 – 17
DMG2026-10-09
Trump Attempts to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
63.2
Hype
30.8
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 76Jun 7 – 13
NOISE2026-06-07
Trump Comments on Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Appointment
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
7.9
Hype
37.3
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-25
Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Confirmation Expected
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
28.3
Hype
44.0
NOISE2026-04-25
Fed Chair Warsh Expected to Maintain Steady Policy Course
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.8