Indicator notes

The previous reading, on August 27, 2023, was 72.8: the index fell sharply by 11.8 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Elevated interest” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: searches on the topic are above usual. The index has now spent 3 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 27.9 versus 49.7 and “Searches about devaluation” at 72.8 versus 83.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 27, 2023, was 92.2: the index fell sharply by 14.5 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index has now spent 2 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 63.1 versus 89.4 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 74.7 versus 88.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 27, 2023, was 74.4 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 31.8 points and crossed the 55 and 45 boundaries. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 17.6 versus 64.4 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 67.6 versus 84.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on September 1, 2023, was 29.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 8.5 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 14.9 versus 41.8 and “Price momentum” at 14.7 versus 13.3. 3 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 31, 2023, was 43.3 (“Fear”): the index rose by 2.0 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 32.8 versus 16.4 and “Sector breadth” at 38.8 versus 44.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 31, 2023, was 75.5 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 89.2 versus 94.6 and “Sector breadth” at 98.1 versus 96.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 31, 2023, was 74.8 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 31.4 versus 22.5 and “Stock price strength” at 96.1 versus 97.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 31, 2023, was 69.9 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 15.1 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 95.7 versus 44.1 and “Sector volatility” at 45.9 versus 37.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 31, 2023, was 49.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 10.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 25.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 62.9 versus 41.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 30, 2023, was 80.2 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 44.1 versus 89.6 and “Sector volatility” at 37.2 versus 32.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 30, 2023, was 50.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.2 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 41.0 versus 58.8 and “Volatility” at 62.9 versus 70.8. 3 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 29, 2023, was 48.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 51.3 versus 59.2 and “Sector momentum” at 32.4 versus 39.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 29, 2023, was 72.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 95.5 versus 86.7 and “Sector momentum” at 99.5 versus 98.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 29, 2023, was 26.3: the index rose sharply by 10.9 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index has now spent 13 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 41.5 versus 3.7 and “Price momentum” at 27.3 versus 32.2. 3 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 29, 2023, was 36.3 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 14.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 58.8 versus 10.5 and “Price momentum” at 23.2 versus 26.7. 3 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 28, 2023, was 40.0 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.1 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 79.5 versus 40.1 and “Sector momentum” at 39.4 versus 43.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 26, 2023, was 72.7 (“High pressure”): the indicator rose by 4.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme pressure” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: pressure on the currency is close to the highest in its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “High pressure” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 54.7 versus 31.3 and “Currency weakening” at 68.8 versus 73.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 28, 2023, was 55.2 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 67.5 versus 76.1 and “Put and call options” at 13.3 versus 20.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 25, 2023, was 51.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 17.0 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 83.0 versus 42.4 and “Sector volatility” at 35.8 versus 15.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 25, 2023, was 73.8 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.5 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 98.1 versus 91.5 and “Sector momentum” at 98.3 versus 93.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 25, 2023, was 60.2: the index rose sharply by 13.8 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 9 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 92.6 versus 41.2 and “Sector momentum” at 95.3 versus 87.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 25, 2023, was 52.0 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 37.5 versus 18.2 and “Put and call options” at 20.7 versus 27.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 57.4 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 33.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 97.1 versus 36.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 84.3 versus 77.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 58.7 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 30.4 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 93.9 versus 42.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 84.3 versus 75.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 43.3 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 15.4 points and crossed the 45 and 55 boundaries. The “Elevated interest” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: searches on the topic are above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 32.4 versus 6.1 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 84.9 versus 80.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 60.6: the index rose sharply by 12.2 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Elevated interest” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: searches on the topic are above usual. The index has now spent 2 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 49.7 versus 31.7 and “Searches about devaluation” at 83.7 versus 69.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 67.6 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 24.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Elevated interest” zone for 3 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 98.4 versus 34.9 and “Searches about devaluation” at 89.4 versus 83.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 20, 2023, was 49.0 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 25.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Elevated interest” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: searches on the topic are above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 64.4 versus 17.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 84.3 versus 81.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 24, 2023, was 61.8 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 42.4 versus 83.1 and “Sector momentum” at 80.3 versus 80.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

The previous reading, on August 24, 2023, was 66.5 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 10.1 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 84.3 versus 44.8 and “Sector volatility” at 25.5 versus 24.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.