Indicator notes

Ether fear and greed index on December 19, 2025: 66.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 18, 2025, was 49.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 17.4 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: “Funding rate” at 75.2 versus 11.4 and “Price momentum” at 44.8 versus 30.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 19, 2025: 60.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 18, 2025, was 53.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.8 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 82.0 versus 63.7 and “52-week highs and lows” at 27.8 versus 13.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on December 18, 2025: 79.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2025, was 72.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 7.4 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 82.8 versus 55.2 and “Sector momentum” at 62.4 versus 61.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on December 18, 2025: 47.9 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2025, was 44.0 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 3.9 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 61.0 versus 52.6 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 72.3 versus 65.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on December 18, 2025: 49.8 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2025, was 44.9 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 4.9 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. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Low pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 53.0 versus 43.8 and “Currency weakening” at 38.8 versus 33.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on December 18, 2025: 41.7 out of 100, in the “More selling” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2025, was 45.5 (“Balanced”): the indicator fell by 3.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “More selling” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: more issuers were on the selling side than on the buying side. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Balanced” zone for 5 trading days in a row. The component that moved most: “Buyers over sellers, 30 days” at 41.7 versus 45.5. 1 of 2 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on December 17, 2025: 72.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 16, 2025, was 78.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 6.3 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 55.2 versus 82.7 and “Sector momentum” at 61.6 versus 60.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on December 17, 2025: 62.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 16, 2025, was 53.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.1 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: “Stock price strength” at 48.2 versus 13.4 and “Sector volatility” at 91.8 versus 89.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on December 17, 2025: 80.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 16, 2025, was 92.6: the indicator fell sharply by 12.0 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme pressure” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: stress in the high-yield bond market is close to the highest in its history. The indicator has now spent 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Yield spread over government bonds” at 63.0 versus 89.2 and “Price lag behind the market” at 98.1 versus 96.0. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on December 17, 2025: 44.9 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 16, 2025, was 45.6 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.7 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 33.3 versus 37.0 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 43.8 versus 42.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 17, 2025: 54.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 16, 2025, was 58.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.1 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 18.2 versus 27.8 and “Put and call options” at 47.7 versus 55.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on December 16, 2025: 53.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 15, 2025, was 61.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.5 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 16 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 13.4 versus 48.0 and “Sector volatility” at 89.0 versus 87.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on December 16, 2025: 51.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 15, 2025, was 58.4 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.3 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 9.5 versus 41.5 and “Price momentum” at 37.9 versus 35.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on December 16, 2025: 40.7 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 13, 2025, was 52.4 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 11.7 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 22 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 12.8 versus 33.7 and “Central bank policy rate” at 64.9 versus 84.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on December 16, 2025: 45.6 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 13, 2025, was 44.9 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.7 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 14 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 37.0 versus 35.1 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 42.2 versus 42.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on December 16, 2025: 28.0 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 13, 2025, was 20.1 (“Calm”): the indicator rose by 7.9 points and crossed the 25 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 “Calm” zone for 64 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 38.8 versus 6.3 and “Currency weakening” at 12.3 versus 13.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on December 15, 2025: 77.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 12, 2025, was 68.8 (“Greed”): the index rose by 8.4 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 82.6 versus 55.3 and “Sector momentum” at 56.8 versus 52.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on December 15, 2025: 75.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 12, 2025, was 71.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 3.4 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: “Sector volatility” at 93.2 versus 86.4 and “Sector momentum” at 66.6 versus 62.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on December 15, 2025: 27.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 14, 2025, was 39.2: the index fell sharply by 11.9 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 11.6 versus 57.1 and “Price momentum” at 11.4 versus 13.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on December 14, 2025: 55.0 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on December 7, 2025, was 46.7 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 8.3 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 devaluation” at 60.6 versus 37.5 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 45.8 versus 26.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on December 14, 2025: 72.4 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on December 7, 2025, was 59.9: the index rose sharply by 12.5 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 deposits” at 71.5 versus 54.2 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 73.4 versus 65.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on December 14, 2025: 91.8 out of 100, in the “Surge of interest” zone. The previous reading, on December 7, 2025, was 60.6 (“Elevated interest”): the index rose sharply by 31.2 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 95.8 versus 22.1 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 96.5 versus 83.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on December 14, 2025: 56.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on December 7, 2025, was 50.3 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 6.6 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 the dollar rate” at 47.1 versus 31.7 and “Searches about deposits” at 65.1 versus 61.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on December 14, 2025: 68.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 13, 2025, was 51.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 17.0 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 72.2 versus 13.0 and “Implied volatility” at 79.3 versus 70.8. 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 December 12, 2025: 68.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 11, 2025, was 76.5 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.7 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 55.3 versus 82.5 and “Sector momentum” at 52.1 versus 55.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on December 12, 2025: 49.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 11, 2025, was 57.9 (“Greed”): the index fell by 8.4 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 14.4 versus 33.3 and “Price momentum” at 42.3 versus 52.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on December 12, 2025: 41.5 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 11, 2025, was 30.2: the indicator rose sharply by 11.3 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. The indicator has now spent 4 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 31.3 versus 7.6 and “Currency weakening” at 52.4 versus 36.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Azerbaijani manat on December 11, 2025: 44.4 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on December 10, 2025, was 53.7 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 9.3 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 34 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 35.7 versus 72.6 and “International reserves” at 42.1 versus 42.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on December 11, 2025: 53.3 out of 100, in the “Balanced” zone. The previous reading, on December 10, 2025, was 57.1 (“More buying”): the indicator fell by 3.8 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Balanced” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: buyers and sellers among issuers are roughly balanced. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “More buying” zone for 20 trading days in a row. The component that moved most: “Buyers over sellers, 30 days” at 53.3 versus 57.1. 1 of 2 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on December 10, 2025: 75.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 9, 2025, was 67.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 8.7 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 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 82.4 versus 55.2 and “Sector momentum” at 53.9 versus 48.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.