Indicator notes

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on November 3, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 27, 2024, was 52.9 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 2.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. 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 “Usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about buying shares” at 42.0 versus 34.9 and “Searches about buying bitcoin” at 27.2 versus 26.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on November 2, 2024: 33.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 1, 2024, was 21.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.8 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 51.2 versus 4.6 and “Sector momentum” at 17.2 versus 11.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on November 2, 2024: 32.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 1, 2024, was 23.9 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.7 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 39.2 versus 4.3 and “Sector momentum” at 3.3 versus 3.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on November 2, 2024: 28.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 1, 2024, was 19.7 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.8 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 38.0 versus 3.7 and “Sector momentum” at 1.9 versus 1.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on November 2, 2024: 24.5 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on November 1, 2024, was 25.2 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.7 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 66.6 versus 70.3 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 2.7 versus 1.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on November 1, 2024: 36.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 31, 2024, was 20.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 16.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 76.2 versus 6.5 and “Sector volatility” at 53.1 versus 61.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on October 31, 2024: 23.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 30, 2024, was 34.4 (“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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 1.3 versus 38.5 and “Sector volatility” at 73.1 versus 75.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on October 31, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 30, 2024, was 50.1 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 5.3 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 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 42.5 versus 24.1 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 65.2 versus 62.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on October 31, 2024: 54.8 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 30, 2024, was 55.7 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.9 points and crossed the 55 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 “High pressure” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 72.9 versus 75.6 and “Currency weakening” at 34.3 versus 34.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 31, 2024: 57.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 30, 2024, was 68.6: the index fell sharply by 11.2 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 36 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 15.0 versus 47.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 72.7 versus 86.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 30, 2024: 23.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 29, 2024, was 33.7 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 10.5 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 5.9 versus 50.9 and “Sector volatility” at 60.4 versus 55.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 30, 2024: 20.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 29, 2024, was 28.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 8.2 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: “Stock price strength” at 0.9 versus 35.2 and “Sector volatility” at 72.3 versus 68.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 30, 2024: 19.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 29, 2024, was 26.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.8 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 6.4 versus 39.8 and “Sector volatility” at 59.6 versus 52.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 29, 2024: 33.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 28, 2024, was 19.8 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.9 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 50.9 versus 1.1 and “Sector momentum” at 16.0 versus 10.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 29, 2024: 28.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 28, 2024, was 20.8 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.0 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 35.2 versus 0.3 and “Sector volatility” at 68.6 versus 72.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on October 29, 2024: 40.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 28, 2024, was 30.3: the index rose sharply by 10.2 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: “Stock price strength” at 46.2 versus 2.3 and “Sector volatility” at 63.3 versus 71.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 29, 2024: 26.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 28, 2024, was 19.6 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 6.8 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 39.8 versus 1.0 and “Sector volatility” at 52.7 versus 65.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on October 28, 2024: 21.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 25, 2024, was 28.9 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.7 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 3.3 versus 32.0 and “Put and call options” at 38.0 versus 51.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 28, 2024: 19.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 25, 2024, was 30.1 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 10.3 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 55.1 versus 82.4 and “Sector momentum” at 10.2 versus 19.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on October 28, 2024: 58.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 27, 2024, was 71.6: the index fell sharply by 13.2 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 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 33.6 versus 91.1 and “Price momentum” at 68.4 versus 60.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on October 27, 2024: 62.8 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 20, 2024, was 77.6 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 14.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. 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 “Surge of interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 46.5 versus 67.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 79.2 versus 87.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on October 27, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 20, 2024, was 78.2 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 22.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. 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 “Surge of interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 51.6 versus 86.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 59.3 versus 69.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on October 27, 2024: 68.5 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 20, 2024, was 75.5 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell by 7.0 points and crossed the 75 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 “Surge of interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 52.2 versus 70.8 and “Searches about devaluation” at 76.6 versus 81.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 24.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 34.1 (“Fear”): the index fell by 9.9 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 2.1 versus 38.6 and “Sector volatility” at 90.2 versus 91.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 31.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 42.2: the index fell sharply by 11.2 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 1.9 versus 38.2 and “Sector momentum” at 7.0 versus 11.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 24.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 27.5 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.1 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 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 82.8 versus 90.8 and “Stock price strength” at 2.5 versus 5.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 31.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 43.5: the index fell sharply by 11.6 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 3.3 versus 46.0 and “Sector momentum” at 10.1 versus 13.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 23.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 37.0 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 13.5 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 19 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 0.8 versus 37.4 and “Sector volatility” at 85.8 versus 98.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 25, 2024: 24.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 28.2 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.7 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 79.9 versus 85.6 and “Stock price strength” at 1.8 versus 6.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on October 25, 2024: 39.1 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2024, was 27.5: the indicator rose sharply by 11.6 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. The indicator has now spent 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 63.0 versus 19.7 and “Currency weakening” at 33.7 versus 31.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.