DIThe Distraction Index

#monetary_policy

8 events across 8 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
7Noise
6.6Avg Dmg
10.7Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Federal Reserve Meeting Approaches Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2026-02-15
Warsh Federal Reserve Chair Nomination Process
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.8
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
NOISE2025-12-11
Federal Reserve Makes Third Consecutive Rate Cut
federal · broad
Damage
1.6
Hype
3.2
WEEK 44Oct 26 – Nov 1
NOISE2025-10-30
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.1
WEEK 34Aug 17 – 23
NOISE2025-08-23
Federal Reserve Considers Interest Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Economic Challenges
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
3.8
Hype
18.4
WEEK 31Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG2025-08-02
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler Steps Down, Opening Seat for Trump Nominee
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
33.2
Hype
20.1
WEEK 29Jul 13 – 19
NOISE2025-07-19
Trump Attacks Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Independence
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
14.2
Hype
18.9
WEEK 21May 18 – 24
NOISE2025-05-23
US Mint Moves Forward with Plans to Eliminate the Penny
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.4