Panic Index Spikes around Coronavirus Stimulus Package

The Panic Index has more than doubled around the topic of the $2 Trillion coronavirus bill, increasing day-over-day from 41 to 90. The surge in panic is driven by the public's anxiety around procedural issues reported during the legislation process. Concerns include the length of the process in general and the fact that four to five senators were unable to vote because of self-quarantine.

It will be interesting to see the public's emotional attitude towards the bill once approved by Congress and signed by the President.