TRA Macro Tracking Index
Current Outlook
Consumer sentiment hardly budged in the month of April, remaining at very weak levels, according to the University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers. Yields edged up, as did the dollar, with no material off ramp for the stalemate in the Middle East .
Next week we will get more labor market data and a more complete picture of the consumer landscape. Until then, have a great weekend!
| Variable + Date | Value | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Macro Indicators as of April 24, 2026 | ||
| 10 Year Yields1 | 4.306 | ↑ Up |
| U.S. Dollar Index2 | 98.626 | ↑ Up |
| Consumer Confidence as of April 24, 2026 | ||
| MSCI3 | 49.8 | ↑ Up |
| Conference Board4 | 91.2 | ↑ Up |
| GDP as of April 21, 2026 | ||
| GDPNow5 | 1.2% | ↓ Down |
| Unemployment as of April 3, 2026 | ||
| Unemployment6 | 4.3% | ↓ Down |
| Inflation as of April 9, 2026 | ||
| Core PCE7 | 3.0% | ↓ Down |
| Containerized Freight Index as of April 1, 2026 | ||
| TSI8 | 136.4 | ↓ Down |