Some indicators warrant attention
By the time it's in the news, it's too late.
We track 33 economic signals and give you a single daily score — so you can plan ahead with confidence.
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See how a headline moves the score
Each day's digest reads the events that matter and ties them back to your score. Below are two examples. Available on Guardian & Sentinel plans.
Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts as inflation cools
Rate cuts ease borrowing costs across housing, auto loans, and corporate debt. Historically, a rate-cutting cycle has preceded economic stabilization within 6–12 months.
Initial jobless claims rise to highest level in 14 months
Rising claims above 250K preceded 5 of the last 6 recessions. This is one of our most heavily weighted signals.
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Sample data
Most indicators are stable but yield curve inversion and rising jobless claims warrant attention. No immediate action needed.
How it works
Three steps. One score. Updated every morning.
We Collect the Data
Every morning, we pull fresh data from 33 economic indicators via the Federal Reserve and other trusted sources.
We Calculate Your Score
Each indicator is checked against historical recession thresholds. Our algorithm combines them into one score: 0 (safe) to 100 (crisis).
You Stay Informed
Check your score each morning. Normal means healthy. Caution means pay attention. Warning means be careful. Crisis means take action.
33 indicators. Zero guesswork.
We monitor the signals that have preceded every U.S. recession since 1970.
Financial & Monetary
- Yield Curve (2Y-10Y spread)
- 10Y-3M Treasury Spread
- Financial Conditions Index
- Repo Market Stress
- Money Supply (M2)
Jobs & Labor
- Unemployment Pace (Sahm Rule)
- Initial Jobless Claims
- Unemployment Rate
- Temp Worker Cuts
- JOLTS Quits Rate
- Job Posting Velocity
Credit & Lending
- Bank Lending Standards
- High-Yield Credit Spreads
- Credit Card Delinquencies
- Mortgage Delinquency
- CRE Stress
- SLOOS Lending Standards
Consumer
- Consumer Confidence
- Real Retail Sales
- Real Income
- Personal Savings Rate
- Debt Service Ratio
Housing
- Home Construction (Building Permits)
- Months Supply of Houses
- Housing Starts
Production & Trade
- Manufacturing PMI
- Services PMI
- Business Investment (Durable Goods)
- GDPNow (Atlanta Fed)
- Industrial Production
- Inventory/Sales Ratio
- Freight Activity
- Leading Economic Index
Markets & Policy
- Market Breadth
- VIX Volatility Index
- Energy Price Shock (Oil)
- Trade Policy Uncertainty
All indicators updated daily from trusted government and financial sources
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Frequently asked questions
A single number from 0 to 100 showing how many recession warning signals are active. We combine 33 indicators using a weighted algorithm. Below 30 means healthy; above 55 means historically recession-preceding territory.
Instead of parsing conflicting headlines, you get one clear signal updated every morning. We aggregate 33 indicators, remove the noise, and give you a single score.
Primarily from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), the gold standard for U.S. economic statistics. We also pull from other public, verifiable sources. Every indicator’s source is linked in the dashboard.
Not at all. Built for regular people — investors, retirees, small business owners. Everything uses clear color-coded signals: Normal, Caution, Warning, or Crisis.
Our indicators have preceded every U.S. recession since 1970. That said, no model predicts the future — think of it as an economic weather forecast: useful for planning, not a guarantee.
No. Doom Watcher is an informational tool. It does not recommend investments, trades, or financial actions. Always consult a qualified financial advisor.
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