Question 1

What is a recession risk calculator?

Accepted Answer

A recession risk calculator analyzes multiple economic indicators—like the yield curve, unemployment rate, and consumer confidence—to estimate the probability of an economic recession in the next 12 months. DataSetIQ's calculator uses 6 proven leading indicators with 50+ years of historical accuracy.

Question 2

Is the recession risk calculator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DataSetIQ's recession risk calculator is completely free to use. It uses official data from the Federal Reserve (FRED), updated daily with no credit card required.

Question 3

How accurate is the recession risk calculator?

Accepted Answer

DataSetIQ's recession risk index has been backtested against 50+ years of data and successfully identified all 8 US recessions since 1970, typically signaling 6-12 months in advance using the Sahm Rule and yield curve indicators.

Free Recession Risk Calculator - Real-Time Federal Reserve Data

Free Recession Risk Calculator - Real-Time Federal Reserve Data