IQ Index Trends
Five IQ indicators tracked day to day across the briefing archive. Scores run 0–100 unless trend-only. Pressure — who is under pressure. Narrative Control — who controls the story. Leverage — who gained influence. Momentum — who is moving. Institutional Confidence — credibility gain or loss.
Pressure Index
Narrative Control
Leverage Index
Momentum Index direction by day
Institutional Confidence direction by day
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