Indicator notes

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 26, 2025: 75.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 25, 2025, was 74.9 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 0.9 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 54.3 versus 52.7 and “Sector volatility” at 80.3 versus 78.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 26, 2025: 52.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 25, 2025, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.1 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 53.6 versus 71.1 and “Price momentum” at 15.2 versus 11.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on August 26, 2025: 45.6 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 23, 2025, was 44.5 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 1.1 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. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Low pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 6.4 versus 3.9 and “Currency weakening” at 33.0 versus 31.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 25, 2025: 58.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2025, was 69.5: the index fell sharply by 11.0 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 13 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 50.4 versus 95.0 and “Sector volatility” at 84.2 versus 81.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on August 25, 2025: 40.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2025, was 49.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 8.2 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 12.9 versus 47.4 and “Sector volatility” at 62.2 versus 58.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 25, 2025: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 24, 2025, was 66.5: the index fell sharply by 10.7 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 11 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 82.1 versus 95.8 and “Funding rate” at 71.1 versus 83.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 25, 2025: 33.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 24, 2025, was 57.6 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 23.8 points and crossed the 55 and 45 boundaries. 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 “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 27.5 versus 81.9 and “Implied volatility” at 10.3 versus 28.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on August 24, 2025: 29.5 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2025, was 40.1: the index fell sharply by 10.6 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. The index has now spent 2 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 48.4 versus 60.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 10.6 versus 19.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on August 24, 2025: 43.3 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2025, was 47.8 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 4.5 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 the dollar rate” at 49.0 versus 65.1 and “Searches about deposits” at 37.5 versus 30.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on August 24, 2025: 33.0 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2025, was 48.1 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 15.1 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 deposits” at 8.7 versus 26.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 57.4 versus 70.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 23, 2025: 62.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2025, was 53.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.0 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 82.1 versus 50.0 and “Implied volatility” at 46.2 versus 36.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on August 23, 2025: 44.5 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2025, was 45.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.8 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 3.9 versus 6.8 and “Currency weakening” at 31.0 versus 30.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on August 22, 2025: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 21, 2025, was 47.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 67.3 versus 41.7 and “Market volatility” at 55.5 versus 41.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on August 22, 2025: 50.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 21, 2025, was 57.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.9 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 44.8 versus 74.2 and “Sector momentum” at 35.6 versus 34.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on August 22, 2025: 49.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 21, 2025, was 40.1 (“Fear”): the index rose by 9.0 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: “Stock price strength” at 47.4 versus 12.8 and “Sector momentum” at 44.7 versus 43.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 22, 2025: 68.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 21, 2025, was 57.0: the index rose sharply by 11.6 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 13 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 94.7 versus 50.0 and “Market momentum” at 96.8 versus 88.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 21, 2025: 71.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 20, 2025, was 78.0 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 6.6 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: “Sector volatility” at 66.0 versus 83.6 and “Sector momentum” at 50.7 versus 58.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on August 21, 2025: 40.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 20, 2025, was 51.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 11.3 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 12.8 versus 47.2 and “Sector volatility” at 57.4 versus 63.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 21, 2025: 51.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 20, 2025, was 56.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.2 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: “Funding rate” at 38.8 versus 51.1 and “Price momentum” at 72.2 versus 77.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 20, 2025: 61.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 19, 2025, was 74.2: 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 10 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 50.3 versus 97.2 and “Sector momentum” at 42.8 versus 44.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on August 20, 2025: 74.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 19, 2025, was 77.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. 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 92.2 versus 98.3 and “Sector volatility” at 54.9 versus 58.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 20, 2025: 78.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 19, 2025, was 69.0 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.0 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 93.1 versus 51.0 and “Sector momentum” at 58.2 versus 61.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 19, 2025: 74.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 18, 2025, was 62.1: the index rose sharply by 12.1 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 9 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 97.2 versus 50.2 and “Sector momentum” at 44.5 versus 42.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on August 19, 2025: 73.1 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 18, 2025, was 75.8 (“Extreme pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: stress in the high-yield bond market is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Extreme pressure” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Yield spread over government bonds” at 54.2 versus 58.2 and “Price lag behind the market” at 92.1 versus 93.5. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on August 18, 2025: 76.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 15, 2025, was 63.6 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 12.9 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 96.1 versus 48.6 and “Sector breadth” at 75.7 versus 73.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 18, 2025: 58.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2025, was 51.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.3 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 50.3 versus 24.8 and “Implied volatility” at 33.8 versus 22.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on August 17, 2025: 33.7 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 10, 2025, was 75.3 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 41.6 points and crossed the 75, 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 “Surge of interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 8.7 versus 67.6 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 58.7 versus 83.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on August 17, 2025: 40.1 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 10, 2025, was 69.9 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 29.8 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 19.6 versus 56.1 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 60.6 versus 83.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on August 17, 2025: 34.9 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 10, 2025, was 51.0 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 16.1 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 21.5 versus 55.4 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 81.7 versus 92.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on August 17, 2025: 48.1 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on August 10, 2025, was 70.5 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 22.4 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 26.0 versus 59.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 70.2 versus 81.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.