Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on October 20, 2025: 57.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 17, 2025, was 52.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.0 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 66.7 versus 40.0 and “Market volatility” at 72.6 versus 64.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on October 19, 2025: 52.9 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 12, 2025, was 82.1 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 29.2 points and crossed the 75 and 55 boundaries. 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 “Surge of interest” zone for 4 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 45.2 versus 99.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 60.6 versus 65.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on October 19, 2025: 78.8 out of 100, in the “Surge of interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 12, 2025, was 61.9 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 16.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 82.4 versus 51.6 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 75.3 versus 72.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on October 19, 2025: 77.7 out of 100, in the “Surge of interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 12, 2025, was 52.2 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 25.5 points and crossed the 55 and 75 boundaries. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 71.5 versus 26.0 and “Searches about deposits” at 67.6 versus 38.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on October 19, 2025: 92.0 out of 100, in the “Surge of interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 12, 2025, was 71.3 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 20.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about buying shares” at 93.3 versus 61.9 and “Searches about a brokerage account” at 99.0 versus 77.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on October 17, 2025: 25.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 16, 2025, was 24.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.1 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 43.4 versus 40.2 and “Sector volatility” at 3.7 versus 2.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 47.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 34.3 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.7 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 47.8 versus 3.5 and “Market volatility” at 73.1 versus 43.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 18.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 4.4: the index rose sharply by 14.2 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 15 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 54.0 versus 2.8 and “Sector momentum” at 19.9 versus 7.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 24.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 11.5: the index rose sharply by 12.6 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 49.3 versus 13.9 and “Sector momentum” at 46.7 versus 31.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 18.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 8.5: the index rose sharply by 10.3 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 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 47.7 versus 17.2 and “Sector momentum” at 24.9 versus 7.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 24.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 9.1: the index rose sharply by 15.0 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 58.4 versus 2.6 and “Sector momentum” at 31.8 versus 15.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 30.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 13.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 17.1 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 56.1 versus 5.6 and “Sector momentum” at 38.4 versus 16.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 37.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 24.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.8 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 53.4 versus 5.6 and “Sector momentum” at 50.5 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 16, 2025: 24.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 10.9: the index rose sharply by 13.1 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 53.0 versus 3.3 and “Sector momentum” at 40.2 versus 11.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 23.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 26.6 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.4 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 11.1 versus 17.9 and “Funding rate” at 1.5 versus 5.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on October 16, 2025: 43.4 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 47.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 3.9 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 32.5 versus 42.4 and “Currency weakening” at 54.3 versus 60.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 16, 2025: 51.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 15, 2025, was 63.5 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 12.5 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 81.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 26.4 versus 44.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 15, 2025: 46.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 14, 2025, was 32.2 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 14.1 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 58.0 versus 8.3 and “Sector momentum” at 62.6 versus 53.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on October 15, 2025: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 14, 2025, was 58.4 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 4.9 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: “International reserves” at 18.4 versus 40.6 and “Currency weakening” at 50.2 versus 47.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 14, 2025: 32.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 13, 2025, was 50.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 18.7 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 8.3 versus 57.7 and “Sector momentum” at 53.9 versus 70.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 14, 2025: 14.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 13, 2025, was 26.7 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 12.5 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 6.6 versus 55.9 and “Sector momentum” at 19.9 versus 21.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on October 14, 2025: 23.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 13, 2025, was 27.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.6 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 31.3 versus 36.2 and “Sector breadth” at 43.6 versus 47.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on October 14, 2025: 44.7 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 11, 2025, was 45.1 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.4 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 64.3 versus 65.2 and “Currency weakening” at 41.5 versus 42.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on October 13, 2025: 50.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 10, 2025, was 38.7 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 57.7 versus 8.2 and “Sector breadth” at 58.2 versus 60.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on October 13, 2025: 26.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 10, 2025, was 12.5 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 14.2 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 55.9 versus 2.3 and “Sector momentum” at 21.3 versus 16.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 13, 2025: 60.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 10, 2025, was 50.1 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 53.3 versus 12.0 and “Market volatility” at 69.9 versus 61.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on October 12, 2025: 76.9 out of 100, in the “Surge of interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2025, was 74.0 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose by 2.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Surge of interest” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: searches on the topic are far above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 77.2 versus 74.0 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 76.6 versus 74.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on October 12, 2025: 61.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2025, was 49.4 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 12.5 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 51.6 versus 37.5 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 72.1 versus 61.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on October 12, 2025: 52.2 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2025, was 58.7 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell by 6.5 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 devaluation” at 26.0 versus 33.0 and “Searches about deposits” at 38.8 versus 45.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on October 12, 2025: 65.1 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2025, was 45.8 (“Usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 19.3 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 74.0 versus 40.7 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 56.1 versus 51.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.