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STLFSI4 is a financial stress gauge from the St. Louis Fed.
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STLFSI4 is a financial stress gauge from the St. Louis Fed.
Calm · 1Y percentile 11.8%
If STLFSI4 and NFCI rise while VIX rises, the risk-spread story is stronger.
Use history to read direction. Do not decide from one point.
STLFSI4 is a financial stress gauge from the St. Louis Fed.
Indicator updated: June 1, 2026
Update frequency: Weekly
When it rises, pay more attention to system pressure rather than just equity volatility.
If STLFSI4 and NFCI rise while VIX rises, the risk-spread story is stronger.
It is weekly and slower than VIX, but a real trend matters.