Google Trends
Google Trends data measures search interest in financial distress terms, providing a real-time behavioral signal of household economic anxiety.
American Default tracks 1 indicator from Google Trends, including The Search Signal. Google Trends data measures search interest in financial distress terms, providing a real-time behavioral signal of household economic anxiety. Data is updated manually from published data.
Indicators from Google Trends
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Search Signal | 64 Current | rising | monthly | Context |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: Google Trends
Official source: https://trends.google.com/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Google Trends publish?
Google Trends data measures search interest in financial distress terms, providing a real-time behavioral signal of household economic anxiety.
How often is Google Trends data measured?
Google Trends data is updated manually from published data. Observation frequency varies by indicator: monthly.
Is Google Trends data free to use?
American Default publishes headline statistics from Google Trends with full attribution. Google Trends sets the terms for reusing the underlying data.
What American Distress Index components use Google Trends data?
Google Trends indicators provide supplementary context for household financial distress tracking but are not directly in the ADI composite calculation.