Question 1

What is the Sokbo Index?

Accepted Answer

The Sokbo Index is a macro-focused market sentiment indicator that combines 6 key economic factors: Fed Stance (20%), Credit Spreads (20%), DXY Movement (15%), Yield Curve (15%), VIX (15%), and S&P 500 Momentum (15%). It provides a 0-100 score indicating market conditions from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.

Question 2

How does Fed policy affect financial markets?

Accepted Answer

Federal Reserve monetary policy significantly impacts all financial markets. Lower interest rates typically support risk assets like stocks and real estate, while rate hikes can cause sell-offs. The Sokbo platform analyzes Fed stance, yield curves, and credit spreads to help investors understand these dynamics.

Question 3

What data sources does Sokbo use?

Accepted Answer

Sokbo aggregates data from trusted sources including FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) for economic indicators, ICE/BofA Indices for credit spreads, CBOE for VIX volatility data, and Claude AI for sentiment analysis and insight generation.

Question 4

When are daily briefings delivered?

Accepted Answer

Sokbo delivers daily market briefings to your inbox at 6:30 AM ET, giving you macro analysis and market insights before your day begins.