Indicator notes

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on February 1, 2026: 38.5 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2026, was 26.3: the index rose sharply by 12.2 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 4 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 66.3 versus 44.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 10.6 versus 8.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on February 1, 2026: 20.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 31, 2026, was 36.9 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 16.3 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: “Funding rate” at 11.4 versus 74.1 and “Implied volatility” at 42.9 versus 44.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on February 1, 2026: 65.1 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2026, was 39.0 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 26.1 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. The index spent a single week in the “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about buying shares” at 70.8 versus 31.1 and “Searches about buying bitcoin” at 56.1 versus 19.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 31, 2026: 39.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2026, was 53.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 14.3 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Volatility” at 54.4 versus 77.4 and “Price momentum” at 11.6 versus 30.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on January 31, 2026: 56.6 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2026, was 54.7 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 1.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 30.9 versus 25.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 71.3 versus 68.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on January 31, 2026: 24.2 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2026, was 25.1 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.9 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Calm” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: there is almost no sign of pressure on the currency. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 23.1 versus 25.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 40.4 versus 41.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 56.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 69.6: the index fell sharply by 13.1 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 59.8 versus 99.1 and “Sector momentum” at 57.2 versus 72.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 50.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 66.0 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 15.7 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 18 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 27.5 versus 82.2 and “Sector volatility” at 34.8 versus 40.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 74.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 75.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.9 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 61.4 versus 65.6 and “Sector momentum” at 82.2 versus 85.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 68.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 89.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 20.7 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 27.5 versus 69.1 and “Stock price strength” at 54.9 versus 91.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 39.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 49.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.0 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: “Funding rate” at 23.7 versus 65.6 and “Implied volatility” at 69.7 versus 68.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 30, 2026: 53.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2026, was 61.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.8 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 11.1 versus 30.0 and “Price momentum” at 30.5 versus 36.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on January 29, 2026: 73.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 76.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.3 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 63.0 versus 71.9 and “Put and call options” at 67.0 versus 73.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 29, 2026: 69.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 52.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 17.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 99.1 versus 59.9 and “Sector volatility” at 56.8 versus 42.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on January 29, 2026: 75.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 72.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 3.2 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 volatility” at 65.6 versus 54.9 and “Sector breadth” at 94.3 versus 92.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 29, 2026: 49.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 61.8 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 12.8 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: “Price momentum” at 22.9 versus 50.5 and “Implied volatility” at 68.1 versus 89.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 29, 2026: 61.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 80.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 18.8 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: “Funding rate” at 30.0 versus 83.2 and “Price momentum” at 36.6 versus 53.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on January 29, 2026: 45.3 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 44.9 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.4 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 57.8 versus 56.8 and “Currency weakening” at 40.1 versus 39.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on January 29, 2026: 44.9 out of 100, in the “More selling” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2026, was 45.9 (“Balanced”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.0 point 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 7 trading days in a row. The component that moved most: “Buyers over sellers, 90 days” at 44.4 versus 46.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on January 28, 2026: 44.4 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2026, was 45.9 (“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. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 31.9 versus 37.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 19.2 versus 19.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 27, 2026: 48.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 26, 2026, was 44.7 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.2 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: “Sector volatility” at 32.0 versus 22.9 and “Sector momentum” at 61.2 versus 57.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on January 27, 2026: 82.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 26, 2026, was 93.4: the index fell sharply by 11.0 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index has now spent 13 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 55.0 versus 98.7 and “Sector volatility” at 80.3 versus 82.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 27, 2026: 81.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 26, 2026, was 58.8 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 23.0 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 88.1 versus 4.0 and “Price momentum” at 53.8 versus 45.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Armenian dram on January 27, 2026: 44.8 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2026, was 45.1 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.3 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 39.2 versus 40.2 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 56.9 versus 57.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on January 26, 2026: 44.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 23, 2026, was 59.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 14.6 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 59.9 versus 99.2 and “Sector momentum” at 57.0 versus 76.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on January 26, 2026: 71.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 23, 2026, was 76.5 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.6 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 63.8 versus 78.1 and “Sector momentum” at 78.1 versus 82.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on January 26, 2026: 56.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2026, was 52.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.9 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: “Price momentum” at 44.8 versus 30.8 and “Implied volatility” at 85.1 versus 75.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on January 26, 2026: 58.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 25, 2026, was 70.3: the index fell sharply by 11.5 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: “Funding rate” at 4.0 versus 58.8 and “Price momentum” at 45.3 versus 35.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on January 25, 2026: 45.8 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 18, 2026, was 20.5 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 25.3 points and crossed the 25 and 45 boundaries. 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 “Quiet” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 60.6 versus 0.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 31.1 versus 40.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on January 25, 2026: 59.9 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on January 18, 2026, was 29.8 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 30.1 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 deposits” at 47.8 versus 3.5 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 72.1 versus 56.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.