DIThe Distraction Index

#pricing

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
2Noise
0.8Avg Dmg
21.0Avg Hype
WEEK 95Oct 18 – 24
NOISE2026-10-20
Trump Beef Deal and Consumer Price Impact
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
1.8
Hype
13.0
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-10
Lawsuit Against Nike Over Tariff Refunds
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-15
Federal Legislation Introduced to Stop Grocery Price Gouging
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.6
Hype
32.9