Indicator notes

Pressure on the Armenian dram on April 16, 2024: 55.1 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2024, was 52.0 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 3.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 49.2 versus 42.8 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 78.9 versus 75.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on April 16, 2024: 58.2 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2024, was 46.5 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose sharply by 11.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 94.6 versus 69.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 59.5 versus 49.7. 3 of 4 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2024: 76.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2024, was 73.9 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.4 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 94.1 versus 88.5 and “Sector momentum” at 90.2 versus 87.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 15, 2024: 17.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2024, was 26.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 9.2 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 36.8 versus 64.1 and “Price momentum” at 12.7 versus 27.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 15, 2024: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2024, was 55.2 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.7 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 29 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 70.5 versus 60.4 and “Market momentum” at 77.5 versus 84.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on April 14, 2024: 49.0 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 24.7 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 24.3 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Quiet” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 89.4 versus 41.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 8.7 versus 8.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on April 14, 2024: 55.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 31.3 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 24.6 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Below-usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 94.6 versus 49.7 and “Searches about deposits” at 63.1 versus 26.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on April 14, 2024: 18.3 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 5.8: the index rose sharply by 12.5 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Quiet” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: searches on the topic are well below usual. The index has now spent 5 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 34.3 versus 10.6 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 2.2 versus 1.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on April 14, 2024: 12.8 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 29.8 (“Below-usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 17.0 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Quiet” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: searches on the topic are well below usual. The index spent a single week in the “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 19.6 versus 56.7 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 6.1 versus 2.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on April 14, 2024: 64.2 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 51.4 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 12.8 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 devaluation” at 79.2 versus 43.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 29.2 versus 24.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on April 14, 2024: 41.6 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 48.6 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 7.0 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 7.4 versus 18.3 and “Searches about deposits” at 40.7 versus 51.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 14, 2024: 26.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2024, was 23.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.5 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 27.5 versus 15.8 and “Implied volatility” at 11.1 versus 8.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 13, 2024: 23.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2024, was 36.9 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 13.6 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 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 15.8 versus 39.9 and “Funding rate” at 64.2 versus 85.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 12, 2024: 22.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 11, 2024, was 33.5 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 10.8 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 6.4 versus 36.3 and “Funding rate” at 65.2 versus 80.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on April 12, 2024: 49.7 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 11, 2024, was 39.2 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose sharply by 10.5 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 19 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 59.4 versus 27.9 and “Central bank policy rate” at 20.1 versus 20.0. 3 of 4 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on April 12, 2024: 56.1 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 11, 2024, was 53.6 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 75.0 versus 64.6 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 70.1 versus 70.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on April 11, 2024: 45.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 10, 2024, was 44.5 (“Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.4 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 55.5 versus 49.9 and “Sector breadth” at 36.2 versus 34.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on April 11, 2024: 70.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 10, 2024, was 75.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.6 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 78.8 versus 94.2 and “Sector momentum” at 84.8 versus 87.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on April 10, 2024: 75.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 9, 2024, was 72.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 3.2 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 94.2 versus 79.1 and “Sector breadth” at 63.4 versus 67.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on April 10, 2024: 56.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 9, 2024, was 51.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.9 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: “Stock price strength” at 87.5 versus 73.7 and “Sector breadth” at 38.6 versus 35.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on April 10, 2024: 56.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 9, 2024, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 1.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 78.9 versus 87.9 and “Sector volatility” at 33.0 versus 26.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on April 10, 2024: 58.6 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 9, 2024, was 51.9 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 6.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: stress in the high-yield bond market is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price lag behind the market” at 56.7 versus 48.6 and “Yield spread over government bonds” at 60.5 versus 55.2. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on April 10, 2024: 45.6 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 9, 2024, was 43.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.0 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 62.2 versus 56.2 and “Currency weakening” at 30.1 versus 28.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 9, 2024: 62.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2024, was 76.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 14.7 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 38.8 versus 86.7 and “Sector volatility” at 41.6 versus 48.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on April 9, 2024: 44.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2024, was 45.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell slightly by 0.8 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 57.4 versus 59.8 and “Sector momentum” at 51.7 versus 53.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 9, 2024: 58.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2024, was 71.8: the index fell 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 6 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 35.5 versus 84.0 and “Sector volatility” at 41.2 versus 45.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on April 9, 2024: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2024, was 56.3 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.4 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 87.9 versus 96.4 and “Sector breadth” at 42.2 versus 39.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 8, 2024: 76.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 5, 2024, was 74.0 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.7 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 86.7 versus 73.8 and “Sector volatility” at 48.3 versus 50.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on April 8, 2024: 52.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 5, 2024, was 55.4 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 3.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: stress in the high-yield bond market is close to what is usual for its history. Biggest component moves: “Yield spread over government bonds” at 57.7 versus 63.1 and “Price lag behind the market” at 46.3 versus 47.8. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 8, 2024: 39.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2024, was 28.3: the index rose sharply by 10.7 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 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 63.4 versus 36.6 and “Funding rate” at 85.1 versus 66.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.