Trump Signal IndexBackground & Context
Guides
Explainers on the key concepts driving Trump's market impact
The Hormuz Strait Explained: Why It's the World's Most Important Oil Chokepoint
About 20% of the world's oil passes through a stretch of water 33 kilometers wide. Here's why Hormuz matters so much — and what happens to markets when it's threatened.
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What Is the IRGC? Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Its Role in Market Risk
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls Iran's most powerful military assets, its proxy network, and its nuclear program. Understanding the IRGC is essential to understanding Iran's market impact.
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How the Trump Signal Index Works
The Trump Signal Index measures the real-time intensity of Trump's policy impact on global markets — from 0 (calm) to 100 (maximum chaos). Here's what the score means and how it's calculated.
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Trump's Truth Social Posts: What They Mean for Markets
Trump doesn't send press releases. He posts on Truth Social — and those posts move markets. This guide explains how to read them, what patterns matter, and why timing is everything.
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How to Read Trump's Market Signals: A Beginner's Guide
Trump's statements, posts, and policy moves don't just make headlines — they move markets. This guide explains the patterns, what to watch for, and how to separate signal from noise.
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What Is DJT Stock? Trump Media & Technology Group Explained
DJT is the ticker for Trump Media & Technology Group — the company that owns Truth Social. It trades like no other stock on the market. Here's what it is, why it moves the way it does, and what it tells you about Trump's political fortunes.
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Tariffs Explained: How Import Taxes Move Markets
Tariffs are the central tool of Trump's trade policy — and one of the biggest drivers of market volatility in his presidency. This guide explains what tariffs are, how they work, and why markets react the way they do.
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What Is the War Powers Act? The Law That Limits Presidential War-Making
The War Powers Act forces presidents to get congressional approval for extended military conflicts — or withdraw US forces within 60 days. Here's what it says, why it matters, and why it keeps coming up in the Iran war.
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How US Sanctions Work: The Economic Weapon Behind Iran, Russia, and China Policy
Sanctions are one of the most powerful tools in US foreign policy — and one of the biggest drivers of market volatility. This guide explains what sanctions are, how they're imposed, and why they matter for markets.
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What Is the VIX? Understanding the Market's Fear Index
The VIX measures how much volatility the market expects over the next 30 days. It spikes when fear spikes — and Trump's policy moves are one of the most reliable VIX triggers in modern markets. Here's what the VIX is, how to read it, and how it connects to the Trump Signal Index.
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