Sunspots & Stock Market
Exploring the historical correlation between the 11-year solar cycle and stock market movements - an alternative perspective on market cycles.
Sunspot Number vs Stock Market Indices
Correlation Analysis
Pearson correlation coefficient between monthly sunspot numbers and stock indices over the entire period.
Recent Solar Activity
Solar flares and geomagnetic storms from the past 7 days.
Disclaimer
This is an unofficial, unconventional indicator for entertainment and educational purposes only. The sunspot-stock market correlation theory is not scientifically proven and should NOT be used as the basis for investment decisions. Past correlations do not guarantee future performance.
About This Indicator
The sunspot-stock market correlation hypothesis suggests that the approximately 11-year solar cycle may influence economic and market cycles. While some researchers have found statistical correlations, the causation mechanism remains unproven.
The theory dates back to economist William Stanley Jevons in the 1870s, who proposed that sunspots affected agricultural output and thus economic cycles. Modern variations suggest solar activity may influence human behavior, risk appetite, or economic activity through various mechanisms.