Indicator notes

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on October 12, 2025: 71.3 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2025, was 41.3 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 30.0 points and crossed the 45 and 55 boundaries. 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 “Below-usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about buying bitcoin” at 74.7 versus 10.6 and “Searches about a brokerage account” at 77.2 versus 63.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on October 11, 2025: 28.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 10, 2025, was 39.9: the index fell sharply by 11.1 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 31.6 versus 70.8 and “Funding rate” at 4.5 versus 8.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on October 10, 2025: 42.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 46.6 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 4.2 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 3.5 versus 12.4 and “Market momentum” at 20.3 versus 26.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 10, 2025: 38.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 52.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 13.8 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 8.2 versus 57.5 and “Sector breadth” at 60.6 versus 65.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on October 10, 2025: 33.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 56.2 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 23.0 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Volatility” at 28.6 versus 71.1 and “Price momentum” at 27.3 versus 62.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on October 10, 2025: 39.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 60.7 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 20.8 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: “Volatility” at 60.4 versus 88.6 and “Price momentum” at 19.9 versus 40.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on October 10, 2025: 45.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 44.9 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.1 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 65.1 versus 65.0 and “Currency weakening” at 41.9 versus 41.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 10, 2025: 50.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 9, 2025, was 66.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 16.2 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 46 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 12.0 versus 44.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 43.9 versus 67.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on October 9, 2025: 46.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 8, 2025, was 32.9 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.7 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 76.3 versus 14.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 30.5 versus 11.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 9, 2025: 52.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 8, 2025, was 39.5 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.0 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 57.5 versus 5.3 and “Sector breadth” at 65.6 versus 67.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on October 9, 2025: 56.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 8, 2025, was 67.1: the index fell sharply by 10.9 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: “Funding rate” at 21.0 versus 49.7 and “Price momentum” at 62.3 versus 69.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on October 9, 2025: 44.9 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 8, 2025, was 46.4 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.5 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: “Currency weakening” at 41.8 versus 49.1 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 65.0 versus 63.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 32.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 42.9: the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 11 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 7.4 versus 36.9 and “Market volatility” at 14.4 versus 38.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 39.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 53.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 13.8 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 5.3 versus 57.2 and “Sector momentum” at 70.5 versus 72.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 18.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 42.4 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 24.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 3.3 versus 85.8 and “Sector momentum” at 45.1 versus 52.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 9.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 23.9: the index fell sharply by 14.8 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index has now spent 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 16.9 versus 46.9 and “Sector volatility” at 12.0 versus 33.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 8.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 26.0 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 17.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 0.8 versus 57.4 and “Sector momentum” at 16.6 versus 22.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 13.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 33.4 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 19.8 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 2.2 versus 55.6 and “Sector momentum” at 18.2 versus 31.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 14.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 32.5 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 18.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 5.2 versus 51.7 and “Sector volatility” at 35.4 versus 48.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on October 8, 2025: 64.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 77.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 13.0 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 24.5 versus 81.8 and “Price momentum” at 50.8 versus 45.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on October 8, 2025: 43.6 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2025, was 45.2 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Moderate pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 69.3 versus 76.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 74.5 versus 73.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 7, 2025: 53.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 6, 2025, was 39.6 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.7 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 57.2 versus 7.9 and “Sector momentum” at 72.9 versus 69.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 7, 2025: 23.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 6, 2025, was 25.2 (“Fear”): the index fell slightly by 1.3 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: “Sector volatility” at 33.0 versus 42.8 and “Sector momentum” at 15.4 versus 11.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 7, 2025: 33.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 6, 2025, was 23.9 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 9.5 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 55.6 versus 20.9 and “Sector momentum” at 31.8 versus 26.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on October 7, 2025: 45.2 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 4, 2025, was 42.3 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.9 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 76.5 versus 68.8 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 73.9 versus 70.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on October 6, 2025: 44.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2025, was 22.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 22.5 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 95.3 versus 3.9 and “Sector volatility” at 16.6 versus 23.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 6, 2025: 25.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2025, was 21.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.9 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 46.8 versus 16.8 and “Sector volatility” at 42.8 versus 60.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on October 6, 2025: 26.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2025, was 12.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 14.8 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 57.4 versus 0.3 and “Sector breadth” at 7.0 versus 11.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 6, 2025: 44.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2025, was 32.0: the index rose sharply by 12.0 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 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 52.2 versus 2.6 and “Sector volatility” at 33.4 versus 41.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on October 6, 2025: 32.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2025, was 21.8 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.8 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 51.6 versus 2.9 and “Sector volatility” at 48.1 versus 58.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.