Indicator notes

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on February 16, 2025: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on February 9, 2025, was 57.8 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell by 4.3 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 56.7 versus 67.6 and “Searches about devaluation” at 44.6 versus 47.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on February 16, 2025: 41.1 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on February 9, 2025, was 49.3 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 8.2 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 the dollar rate” at 55.4 versus 64.4 and “Searches about deposits” at 51.0 versus 59.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on February 16, 2025: 57.2 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on February 9, 2025, was 69.6: the index fell sharply by 12.4 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 buying shares” at 38.8 versus 54.8 and “Searches about buying bitcoin” at 64.4 versus 80.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on February 15, 2025: 43.3 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 14, 2025, was 49.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 6.0 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 9.2 versus 33.2 and “Currency weakening” at 72.5 versus 72.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on February 15, 2025: 75.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 14, 2025, was 74.7 (“High pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme pressure” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: pressure on the currency is close to the highest in its history. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “High pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 67.0 versus 64.0 and “International reserves” at 81.9 versus 82.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on February 14, 2025: 75.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 66.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.2 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 77.4 versus 40.8 and “Sector breadth” at 67.0 versus 65.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on February 14, 2025: 63.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 53.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.2 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 76.0 versus 41.1 and “Sector volatility” at 91.0 versus 88.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on February 14, 2025: 68.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 76.0 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.6 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 42.0 versus 72.1 and “Sector momentum” at 72.5 versus 75.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on February 14, 2025: 76.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 68.9 (“Greed”): the index rose by 7.1 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 17 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 71.6 versus 37.3 and “Sector momentum” at 76.9 versus 82.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on February 14, 2025: 58.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.6 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: “Volatility” at 89.5 versus 84.0 and “Price momentum” at 31.6 versus 28.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on February 14, 2025: 74.7 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 76.8 (“Extreme pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.1 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Extreme pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 82.0 versus 97.7 and “Currency weakening” at 64.0 versus 58.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on February 14, 2025: 35.1 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 13, 2025, was 47.9 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 12.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 34.2 versus 79.9 and “Currency weakening” at 0.3 versus 11.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 68.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 76.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 8.0 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: “Credit risk appetite” at 38.6 versus 90.8 and “Stock price strength” at 57.0 versus 80.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 66.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 75.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 8.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 40.8 versus 77.3 and “Sector breadth” at 65.4 versus 64.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 53.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 62.7 (“Greed”): the index fell by 8.9 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: “Stock price strength” at 41.1 versus 75.7 and “Sector momentum” at 41.4 versus 42.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 76.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 74.7 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.3 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 17 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 75.3 versus 72.3 and “Sector breadth” at 74.5 versus 71.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on February 13, 2025: 54.2 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 55.0 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.8 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 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 33.1 versus 36.4 and “Currency weakening” at 73.3 versus 73.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on February 13, 2025: 76.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 74.0 (“High pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme pressure” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: pressure on the currency is close to the highest in its history. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “High pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 58.1 versus 48.2 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 70.1 versus 68.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 64.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 53.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 11.1 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 90.0 versus 18.2 and “Market momentum” at 72.3 versus 67.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 76.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 71.2 (“Greed”): the index rose by 5.1 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 80.9 versus 40.2 and “Market volatility” at 65.0 versus 85.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 75.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 66.2 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.4 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 77.3 versus 40.8 and “Sector momentum” at 63.6 versus 60.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 82.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 69.7 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 12.3 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 94.7 versus 36.8 and “Sector volatility” at 74.3 versus 96.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 62.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 52.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 10.0 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 75.7 versus 41.1 and “Sector momentum” at 42.6 versus 33.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 29.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 23.9 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 5.8 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 24.5 versus 6.4 and “Price momentum” at 9.7 versus 2.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on February 12, 2025: 74.0 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 75.6 (“Extreme pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.6 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: “Currency weakening” at 48.2 versus 55.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 68.7 versus 67.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 56.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.7 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 18.2 versus 42.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 40.8 versus 35.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on February 11, 2025: 47.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 10, 2025, was 56.9 (“Greed”): the index fell by 9.4 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 17.1 versus 33.0 and “Implied volatility” at 64.8 versus 78.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on February 11, 2025: 23.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 10, 2025, was 28.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 4.9 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 6.4 versus 16.8 and “Implied volatility” at 31.4 versus 37.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on February 11, 2025: 36.2 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 8, 2025, was 51.6 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 15.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 3.7 versus 65.2 and “Currency weakening” at 80.7 versus 80.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on February 11, 2025: 65.8 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on February 8, 2025, was 76.9 (“Extreme pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 11.1 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme pressure” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 47.4 versus 79.8 and “Currency weakening” at 73.4 versus 74.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.