2026-03-26 TACO Pressure Index Update: Elevated at 46.30
It is not a forecast of policy decisions; it is a structured way to monitor pressure building across markets. On 2026-03-26, the score printed 46.30/100 in the elevated regime, with volatility and front-end rate pressure doing most of the work.
Policy pressure tracker for 2026-03-26: the TACO Pressure Index closed at 46.30/100, signaling a elevated pressure regime as volatility and front-end rate pressure shaped the daily read. Read the charts, latest moves, and a concise market interpretation.
Pressure history
Composite score history
Trailing 90 sessions through 2026-03-26
Latest component scores
Today’s component breakdown
VIX volatility pressure
59.67/100
Higher implied volatility usually means greater market stress.
2Y Treasury rate pressure
52.80/100
Rates pressure reflects both the current 2Y level and any fresh 5-session rise.
S&P 500 equity signal
39.15/100
A 5-session drawdown adds pressure. A 5-session rally adds relief and can partially offset the composite score.
Inflation expectations pressure
33.60/100
Inflation pressure reflects both the breakeven level and any fresh 5-session rise.
Method in one paragraph
The TACO Pressure Index converts four live market inputs into comparable component scores and combines them into one composite reading. The equity leg is symmetric: 5-session drawdowns add pressure, while 5-session rallies add relief and can partially offset the total score. Rates, inflation, and volatility still combine a level component with a 5-session change component before the final result is grouped into LOW, ELEVATED, HIGH, and EXTREME regimes.