Indicator notes

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on August 18, 2024: 61.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2024, was 71.9: the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 37.5 versus 62.5 and “Searches about devaluation” at 69.6 versus 76.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on August 18, 2024: 46.7 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2024, was 55.4 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell by 8.7 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 deposits” at 47.8 versus 84.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 68.9 versus 56.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on August 18, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2024, was 33.7 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 21.7 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 deposits” at 52.2 versus 24.7 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 58.7 versus 42.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 18, 2024: 20.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2024, was 26.6 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.3 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: “Implied volatility” at 39.3 versus 52.7 and “Funding rate” at 7.0 versus 15.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 17, 2024: 26.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 16, 2024, was 22.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 4.3 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 15.2 versus 0.1 and “Price momentum” at 25.9 versus 22.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 16, 2024: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 15, 2024, was 55.4 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.9 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 69.2 versus 85.7 and “Put and call options” at 43.3 versus 30.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 15, 2024: 21.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 14, 2024, was 27.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.3 versus 39.0 and “Sector volatility” at 67.8 versus 60.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on August 15, 2024: 22.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 14, 2024, was 29.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.8 versus 35.2 and “Sector momentum” at 2.7 versus 3.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on August 15, 2024: 55.3 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 14, 2024, was 52.4 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.9 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 25.1 versus 19.3 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 89.2 versus 86.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 15, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 14, 2024, was 46.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.8 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 85.7 versus 53.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 30.5 versus 18.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 14, 2024: 20.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 29.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 8.6 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: “Stock price strength” at 4.1 versus 36.9 and “Sector momentum” at 1.5 versus 2.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kazakhstani tenge on August 14, 2024: 49.7 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 44.5 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 5.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 28.3 versus 10.2 and “Currency weakening” at 95.7 versus 91.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on August 14, 2024: 15.8 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 32.1 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 16.3 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Calm” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: there is almost no sign of pressure on the currency. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 25 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 25.1 versus 86.2 and “Currency weakening” at 11.5 versus 17.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on August 14, 2024: 61.7 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 54.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 7.4 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: “Currency weakening” at 53.9 versus 38.4 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 79.1 versus 65.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on August 14, 2024: 23.8 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 25.1 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.3 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Calm” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: there is almost no sign of pressure on the currency. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 56.5 versus 60.1 and “Currency weakening” at 13.0 versus 14.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 14, 2024: 46.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 44.6 (“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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 79.4 versus 72.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 18.5 versus 13.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on August 13, 2024: 34.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 12, 2024, was 22.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 11.9 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: “Stock price strength” at 49.6 versus 3.5 and “Sector momentum” at 8.4 versus 4.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 13, 2024: 29.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 12, 2024, was 20.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 9.0 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: “Stock price strength” at 36.9 versus 1.4 and “Sector volatility” at 75.7 versus 77.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 13, 2024: 28.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 12, 2024, was 19.6 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.6 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 52 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 39.0 versus 8.4 and “Sector momentum” at 8.4 versus 6.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on August 13, 2024: 29.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 12, 2024, was 22.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 7.7 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 56 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 35.2 versus 8.9 and “Sector breadth” at 12.0 versus 9.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on August 12, 2024: 22.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 9, 2024, was 32.2 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 10.0 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: “Stock price strength” at 3.5 versus 49.5 and “Sector volatility” at 68.8 versus 62.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 12, 2024: 20.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 9, 2024, was 27.1 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.7 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 1.4 versus 36.8 and “Sector volatility” at 77.7 versus 69.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on August 11, 2024: 57.1 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 53.8 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 3.3 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 74.7 versus 59.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 39.4 versus 48.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on August 11, 2024: 44.9 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 49.5 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 4.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. 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 “Usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 17.6 versus 30.4 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 67.6 versus 76.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on August 11, 2024: 51.6 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 57.1 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell by 5.5 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 the dollar rate” at 18.3 versus 33.7 and “Searches about deposits” at 84.9 versus 80.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on August 11, 2024: 47.8 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 58.0 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 10.2 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 deposits” at 18.9 versus 38.8 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 76.6 versus 77.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on August 11, 2024: 71.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 46.9 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 25.0 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 76.6 versus 20.8 and “Searches about deposits” at 62.5 versus 41.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on August 11, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 53.3 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 2.1 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 84.3 versus 61.2 and “Searches about devaluation” at 25.3 versus 41.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on August 11, 2024: 50.3 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2024, was 42.2 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose by 8.1 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. The index spent a single week in the “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about buying bitcoin” at 68.9 versus 49.7 and “Searches about a brokerage account” at 49.7 versus 33.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 10, 2024: 19.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 9, 2024, was 26.0 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.1 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 1.5 versus 21.8 and “Implied volatility” at 35.2 versus 41.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.