Indicator notes

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 19, 2025: 43.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 53.2 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 44.8 versus 87.4 and “Sector breadth” at 19.3 versus 17.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 19, 2025: 42.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 46.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.5 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.2 versus 39.0 and “Sector momentum” at 51.5 versus 47.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on May 19, 2025: 48.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 58.8 (“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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.5 versus 49.5 and “Sector momentum” at 55.5 versus 53.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 19, 2025: 46.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 18, 2025, was 42.3 (“Fear”): the index rose by 3.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 26.4 versus 12.2 and “Funding rate” at 26.4 versus 25.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on May 18, 2025: 46.5 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 11, 2025, was 56.4 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell by 9.9 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 43.3 versus 58.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 49.7 versus 54.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on May 18, 2025: 27.2 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 11, 2025, was 23.0 (“Quiet”): the index rose by 4.2 points and crossed the 25 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 “Quiet” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 48.4 versus 36.9 and “Searches about devaluation” at 13.8 versus 12.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on May 18, 2025: 19.6 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on May 11, 2025, was 28.8 (“Below-usual interest”): the index fell by 9.2 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 4.8 versus 20.2 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 34.3 versus 37.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on May 18, 2025: 64.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 11, 2025, was 82.7 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 18.3 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 deposits” at 65.7 versus 88.1 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 63.1 versus 77.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 18, 2025: 81.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2025, was 73.2 (“Greed”): the index rose by 7.8 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: “Funding rate” at 56.0 versus 22.9 and “Price momentum” at 89.7 versus 85.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 18, 2025: 42.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2025, was 45.8 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.5 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 12.2 versus 37.4 and “Funding rate” at 25.6 versus 14.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 17, 2025: 73.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 79.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 6.5 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 22.9 versus 46.4 and “Volatility” at 85.1 versus 86.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 17, 2025: 45.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 57.5 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 11.7 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 14.7 versus 57.7 and “Implied volatility” at 37.4 versus 40.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kazakhstani tenge on May 17, 2025: 55.9 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 51.0 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 4.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Moderate pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 45.1 versus 34.2 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 67.4 versus 58.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 16, 2025: 55.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 54.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 1.1 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: “Market volatility” at 71.5 versus 57.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 36.0 versus 45.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 16, 2025: 57.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 47.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.5 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 81.0 versus 44.0 and “Sector volatility” at 77.7 versus 75.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kazakhstani tenge on May 16, 2025: 51.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 55.1 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 4.1 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 19 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 34.2 versus 44.3 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 58.4 versus 65.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on May 16, 2025: 54.3 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 55.2 (“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 25 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 94.3 versus 98.3 and “Currency weakening” at 4.3 versus 4.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on May 16, 2025: 53.2 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 55.5 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.3 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. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “High pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 38.3 versus 45.2 and “Currency weakening” at 55.6 versus 57.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on May 16, 2025: 56.8 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 15, 2025, was 53.7 (“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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 18.5 versus 6.4 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 95.9 versus 95.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 15, 2025: 54.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 14, 2025, was 57.5 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 45.7 versus 60.4 and “Market momentum” at 31.4 versus 41.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 15, 2025: 52.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 14, 2025, was 42.1 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.6 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: “Stock price strength” at 87.3 versus 44.7 and “Sector breadth” at 16.4 versus 15.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 15, 2025: 56.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 14, 2025, was 50.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.7 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 34.4 versus 18.2 and “Funding rate” at 60.1 versus 48.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on May 15, 2025: 48.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 14, 2025, was 57.1 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 9.1 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 23.8 versus 58.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 52.6 versus 54.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on May 15, 2025: 55.5 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 14, 2025, was 52.1 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 3.4 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: “International reserves” at 65.0 versus 50.4 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 45.2 versus 46.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on May 13, 2025: 58.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 12, 2025, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.8 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 60.8 versus 54.3 and “Sector breadth” at 64.2 versus 59.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 13, 2025: 42.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 12, 2025, was 52.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 9.6 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 44.6 versus 87.2 and “Sector volatility” at 67.0 versus 65.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on May 13, 2025: 50.8 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 8, 2025, was 41.1 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 9.7 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 54.1 versus 12.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 43.4 versus 45.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 12, 2025: 55.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 8, 2025, was 52.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.7 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 81.3 versus 98.3 and “Credit risk appetite” at 32.8 versus 20.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 12, 2025: 52.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 8, 2025, was 40.2 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.2 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 87.2 versus 44.6 and “Sector momentum” at 43.8 versus 40.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 12, 2025: 56.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 9, 2025, was 54.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 0.0 versus 42.9 and “Market momentum” at 52.1 versus 36.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.