TACO | Trump Always Chickens Out

A live-data daily tracker of market pressure, financial stress, and TACO-style retreat conditions.

Latest score18.61
RegimeLOW
Latest post2026-05-22

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One new post per day with a dated headline, a unique SEO-friendly description, a market summary, and freshly generated charts based on live public data.

How to read it

The composite score ranges from 0 to 100 and is grouped into LOW, ELEVATED, HIGH, and EXTREME regimes. Higher readings mean broader pressure across equities, front-end rates, inflation expectations, and volatility.

Recent posts

2026-05-22

2026-05-22 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 18.61

Today’s retreat-pressure snapshot for 2026-05-22: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 18.61/100, signaling a low pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Explore the score history, daily post, and the four-factor dashboard.

2026-05-21

2026-05-21 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 26.27

Policy pressure tracker for 2026-05-21: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 26.27/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. See the chart pack, score regime, and what drove the latest reading.

2026-05-20

2026-05-20 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 23.08

Today’s retreat-pressure snapshot for 2026-05-20: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 23.08/100, signaling a low pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. Explore the score history, daily post, and the four-factor dashboard.

2026-05-19

2026-05-19 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 30.51

Daily pressure check for 2026-05-19: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 30.51/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. Includes charts, a component breakdown, and a narrative summary.

2026-05-18

2026-05-18 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 28.37

New daily signal for 2026-05-18: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 28.37/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. See the chart pack, score regime, and what drove the latest reading.

2026-05-15

2026-05-15 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 35.10

Automated market-pressure update for 2026-05-15: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 35.10/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as front-end rate pressure and inflation expectations shaped the daily read. Read the charts, latest moves, and a concise market interpretation.

2026-05-14

2026-05-14 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 21.49

New daily signal for 2026-05-14: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 21.49/100, signaling a low pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Includes charts, a component breakdown, and a narrative summary.

2026-05-13

2026-05-13 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 29.66

Today’s retreat-pressure snapshot for 2026-05-13: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 29.66/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Read the charts, latest moves, and a concise market interpretation.

2026-05-12

2026-05-12 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 21.07

Policy pressure tracker for 2026-05-12: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 21.07/100, signaling a low pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Read the charts, latest moves, and a concise market interpretation.

2026-05-11

2026-05-11 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 13.96

Policy pressure tracker for 2026-05-11: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 13.96/100, signaling a low pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Read the charts, latest moves, and a concise market interpretation.

2026-05-08

2026-05-08 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 14.40

Daily pressure check for 2026-05-08: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 14.40/100, signaling a low pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. Explore the score history, daily post, and the four-factor dashboard.

2026-05-07

2026-05-07 TACO Pressure Index Update: Low at 16.48

New daily signal for 2026-05-07: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 16.48/100, signaling a low pressure regime as inflation expectations and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. A positive 5-session S&P move also added equity relief. See the chart pack, score regime, and what drove the latest reading.