Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on September 29, 2023: 46.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 28, 2023, was 44.8 (“Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.6 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 80.5 versus 75.6 and “52-week highs and lows” at 14.8 versus 10.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 57.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 52.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.8 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: “Credit risk appetite” at 85.8 versus 63.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 40.0 versus 34.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 48.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.0 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: “Stock price strength” at 41.4 versus 72.1 and “Sector breadth” at 45.1 versus 43.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 49.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 55.7 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.1 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: “Stock price strength” at 14.7 versus 41.8 and “Sector volatility” at 37.4 versus 35.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 68.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 57.7: the index rose sharply by 10.3 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 15 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 85.9 versus 44.2 and “Sector momentum” at 78.3 versus 74.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 50.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 56.7 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.1 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: “Funding rate” at 4.5 versus 47.5 and “Volatility” at 65.6 versus 41.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on September 28, 2023: 52.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 27, 2023, was 62.4 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 51.8 versus 94.2 and “Funding rate” at 27.3 versus 48.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on September 27, 2023: 52.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 26, 2023, was 43.9 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.7 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: “Stock price strength” at 66.8 versus 44.9 and “Credit risk appetite” at 63.0 versus 49.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on September 27, 2023: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 26, 2023, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 0.9 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: “Sector breadth” at 43.4 versus 41.0 and “Sector momentum” at 58.4 versus 57.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on September 27, 2023: 55.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 26, 2023, was 48.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.2 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 41.8 versus 14.6 and “Sector momentum” at 72.9 versus 71.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 27, 2023: 56.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 26, 2023, was 42.8 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.9 points and crossed the 45 and 55 boundaries. 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 “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 47.5 versus 9.2 and “Implied volatility” at 91.5 versus 80.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Azerbaijani manat on September 27, 2023: 53.9 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on September 26, 2023, was 44.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 9.3 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: pressure on the currency is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 38 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 41.3 versus 4.1 and “International reserves” at 82.6 versus 82.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 26, 2023: 42.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 25, 2023, was 48.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 5.9 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 9.2 versus 36.8 and “Implied volatility” at 80.6 versus 75.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 26, 2023: 43.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 25, 2023, was 47.8 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 4.7 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 65.8 versus 74.0 and “Market momentum” at 43.7 versus 51.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on September 25, 2023: 44.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 22, 2023, was 46.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 2.2 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: “Stock price strength” at 44.8 versus 58.4 and “Put and call options” at 20.0 versus 9.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on September 25, 2023: 57.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 24, 2023, was 53.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.4 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: “Funding rate” at 41.2 versus 27.3 and “Implied volatility” at 85.9 versus 89.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on September 24, 2023: 51.9 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2023, was 19.6 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 32.3 points and crossed the 25 and 45 boundaries. The “Usual interest” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: searches on the topic are about at their usual level. The index spent a single week in the “Quiet” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 65.1 versus 17.6 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 38.8 versus 21.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on September 24, 2023: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2023, was 64.0 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 10.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Usual interest” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: searches on the topic are about at their usual level. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 28.5 versus 66.3 and “Searches about deposits” at 60.6 versus 51.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on September 24, 2023: 48.7 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2023, was 29.2 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 19.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Usual interest” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: searches on the topic are about at their usual level. Before that the index had stayed in the “Below-usual interest” zone for 3 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 34.9 versus 13.8 and “Searches about deposits” at 62.5 versus 44.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on September 24, 2023: 73.1 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2023, was 59.9: the index rose sharply by 13.2 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 72.1 versus 52.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 74.0 versus 67.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on September 24, 2023: 53.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 23, 2023, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.1 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 89.5 versus 93.1 and “Price momentum” at 24.0 versus 26.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on September 22, 2023: 46.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 21, 2023, was 41.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.0 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 58.4 versus 44.7 and “Market volatility” at 27.7 versus 15.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on September 22, 2023: 52.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 21, 2023, was 44.7 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 71.9 versus 41.5 and “Sector momentum” at 55.5 versus 49.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 41.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 46.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 4.6 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Credit risk appetite” at 42.8 versus 54.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 36.4 versus 43.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 54.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 58.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.0 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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 59.8 versus 65.8 and “Sector volatility” at 28.9 versus 34.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 44.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 47.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 2.8 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 49.9 versus 57.8 and “Sector breadth” at 41.2 versus 43.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 55.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.0 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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 78.9 versus 85.2 and “Sector momentum” at 76.7 versus 79.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 46.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 38.3 (“Fear”): the index rose by 7.8 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 36.0 versus 3.4 and “Implied volatility” at 62.7 versus 51.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 21, 2023: 45.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 20, 2023, was 43.9 (“Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 63.7 versus 49.1 and “Put and call options” at 26.3 versus 14.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on September 20, 2023: 56.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 19, 2023, was 49.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.0 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 34.7 versus 12.7 and “Implied volatility” at 91.0 versus 78.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.