Not even the co-creator of this economic-uncertainty index can tell when the worst will be over - MarketWatch
1. Economic Policy Uncertainty Index surpasses 600, signaling high investor uncertainty. 2. Higher uncertainty can reduce consumer spending and defer business investments. 3. S&P 500 saw a 12% drop followed by a 9.5% rebound in April. 4. Current uncertainty differs from past crises, driven by policy decisions. 5. Flight-to-safety reactions typically push demand for U.S. assets, not current case.