Indicator notes

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 29, 2025: 58.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2025, was 53.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.5 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 50.8 versus 39.6 and “Price momentum” at 51.4 versus 41.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on January 28, 2025: 77.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2025, was 72.9 (“Greed”): the index rose by 4.2 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 50.1 versus 32.3 and “Market momentum” at 68.2 versus 61.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 28, 2025: 72.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2025, was 61.1: the index rose sharply by 11.5 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 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 74.9 versus 36.8 and “Sector momentum” at 57.6 versus 51.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on January 28, 2025: 61.8 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2025, was 51.0 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose sharply by 10.8 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: “Central bank policy rate” at 76.7 versus 49.3 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 29.0 versus 11.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on January 28, 2025: 56.1 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2025, was 66.7: the indicator fell sharply by 10.6 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 21.8 versus 58.9 and “Currency weakening” at 36.7 versus 41.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on January 27, 2025: 72.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 77.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.9 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 32.3 versus 57.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 83.6 versus 97.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 27, 2025: 82.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 92.7: the index fell sharply by 10.6 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index has now spent 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 52.7 versus 88.2 and “Sector volatility” at 90.2 versus 94.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 27, 2025: 61.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 73.7: the index fell sharply by 12.6 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 4 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 36.8 versus 75.0 and “Sector momentum” at 51.9 versus 61.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on January 27, 2025: 61.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 72.4: the index fell sharply by 11.4 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 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 42.4 versus 72.0 and “Sector momentum” at 50.5 versus 59.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 27, 2025: 45.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 26, 2025, was 55.0 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 21.4 versus 44.2 and “Implied volatility” at 34.1 versus 48.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on January 26, 2025: 37.2 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 19, 2025, was 58.3 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 21.1 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 8.0 versus 42.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 66.3 versus 74.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on January 26, 2025: 60.6 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 19, 2025, was 53.5 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 7.1 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 67.6 versus 43.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 53.5 versus 63.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on January 26, 2025: 46.5 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 19, 2025, was 43.9 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose by 2.6 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 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 56.1 versus 36.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 36.9 versus 51.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on January 26, 2025: 60.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 19, 2025, was 53.7 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 6.7 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 70.8 versus 44.6 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 48.4 versus 54.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on January 26, 2025: 33.0 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 19, 2025, was 50.6 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 17.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 17.0 versus 38.8 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 49.0 versus 62.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 26, 2025: 43.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2025, was 45.8 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 2.1 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: “Price momentum” at 26.7 versus 31.6 and “Volatility” at 70.3 versus 74.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 25, 2025: 56.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 52.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.9 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Volatility” at 80.7 versus 71.9 and “Funding rate” at 36.8 versus 29.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on January 25, 2025: 72.5 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2025, was 75.2 (“Extreme pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 59.8 versus 67.6 and “Currency weakening” at 76.9 versus 77.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on January 24, 2025: 51.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 23, 2025, was 62.0 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 40.7 versus 81.7 and “Sector breadth” at 33.0 versus 32.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 24, 2025: 73.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 23, 2025, was 62.2: the index rose sharply by 11.5 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 75.0 versus 36.9 and “Sector volatility” at 89.8 versus 86.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on January 23, 2025: 75.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 22, 2025, was 74.9 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.0 point 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price breadth” at 48.5 versus 43.6 and “Put and call options” at 70.9 versus 66.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 23, 2025: 92.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 22, 2025, was 79.3: the index rose sharply by 13.1 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index has now spent 6 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 88.3 versus 52.9 and “Sector volatility” at 96.1 versus 80.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 60.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 46.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 13.8 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 94.5 versus 39.6 and “Sector momentum” at 33.6 versus 33.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 57.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 76.9 versus 61.4 and “Sector momentum” at 55.3 versus 54.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 69.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 47.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 21.8 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: “Sector volatility” at 84.0 versus 32.4 and “Stock price strength” at 74.9 versus 36.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 58.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 52.0 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.3 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 80.5 versus 54.9 and “Sector momentum” at 46.9 versus 47.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 52.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 40.8 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 11.3 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 79.5 versus 35.0 and “Sector breadth” at 55.1 versus 54.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 67.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 57.6: 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 73.5 versus 34.2 and “Sector breadth” at 71.1 versus 68.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on January 22, 2025: 60.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 21, 2025, was 51.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.3 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: “Sector volatility” at 66.6 versus 36.4 and “Sector breadth” at 73.5 versus 67.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.