Live · CreditUpdated 7 min ago
Financial Stress Index Today
The Financial Stress Index is currently -0.68, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday.
Current
-0.68
1 Day
+0.00%
1 Week
+0.00%
1 Month
-275.94%
Data as of · Source: FRED
30-Day Chart
Updated just now
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is the financial stress index today?
The Financial Stress Index is currently -0.68, last updated April 24, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday.
▶When was the financial stress index last updated?
The Financial Stress Index on this page was last updated April 24, 2026, fetched 7 min ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED).
▶How has the financial stress index changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the Financial Stress Index has moved from -0.18 to -0.68, a decline of 275.94%. Week over week it is up 0.00%.
▶What does the current financial stress index reading mean?
At -0.68 the Financial Stress Index is lower than its level 30 days ago (-0.18). St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, below zero = below-average stress.
▶Where can I see the full history of the financial stress index?
Full history, chart, and forecast for Financial Stress Index are available on the dedicated Financial Stress Index (StL) page, with data back to the earliest available observation.
Go Deeper
More Credit Indicators
Get daily macro analysis, including Financial Stress Index context, regime signals, and what the data is telling us.
Data sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED). Updated weekly. For informational purposes only, not financial advice.