Indicator notes

Pressure on the Russian rouble on March 27, 2026: 64.0 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on March 26, 2026, was 51.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose sharply by 12.7 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “International reserves” at 67.2 versus 27.5 and “Currency weakening” at 82.5 versus 73.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on March 27, 2026: 45.4 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on March 26, 2026, was 44.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.8 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: “Currency weakening” at 64.4 versus 60.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 57.8 versus 58.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 53.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 65.2 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 12.0 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 9.2 versus 58.9 and “Sector volatility” at 20.3 versus 18.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 50.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 55.4 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.8 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: “Stock price strength” at 18.0 versus 31.0 and “Sector momentum” at 65.0 versus 67.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 74.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 75.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 77.5 versus 81.1 and “Sector breadth” at 48.5 versus 47.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 52.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 66.1 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 13.8 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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 17.5 versus 57.0 and “Sector volatility” at 79.3 versus 86.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 24.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 35.5 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 10.7 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 52.2 versus 73.0 and “Funding rate” at 18.5 versus 35.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on March 26, 2026: 44.6 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 46.3 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.7 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 60.5 versus 67.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 58.5 versus 58.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 26, 2026: 42.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2026, was 45.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.4 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 32.4 versus 55.6 and “Put and call options” at 46.7 versus 35.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on March 25, 2026: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 51.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.0 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: “Stock price strength” at 31.0 versus 17.9 and “Sector volatility” at 61.4 versus 59.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on March 25, 2026: 75.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 74.8 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 0.8 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 19 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 47.7 versus 44.9 and “Sector momentum” at 81.1 versus 78.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on March 25, 2026: 66.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 55.1: the index rose 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 10 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 57.0 versus 17.4 and “Sector volatility” at 86.0 versus 80.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on March 25, 2026: 70.5 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 57.7: the indicator rose sharply by 12.8 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. The indicator has now spent 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 90.6 versus 55.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 99.9 versus 96.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Turkish lira on March 25, 2026: 28.3 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 20.4 (“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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 37.1 versus 21.1 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 20.2 versus 4.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 25, 2026: 45.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2026, was 40.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.8 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 55.6 versus 31.0 and “Put and call options” at 35.3 versus 26.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on March 24, 2026: 55.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 23, 2026, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 0.7 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: “Sector breadth” at 91.8 versus 90.2 and “Sector volatility” at 12.8 versus 11.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on March 24, 2026: 35.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 23, 2026, was 25.3: the index rose sharply by 10.4 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: “Funding rate” at 47.3 versus 7.8 and “Implied volatility” at 16.3 versus 13.0. 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 March 23, 2026: 50.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2026, was 57.1 (“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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 55.1 versus 74.9 and “Sector momentum” at 68.2 versus 75.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 23, 2026: 50.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2026, was 65.7 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 14.8 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 7.3 versus 52.2 and “Sector momentum” at 63.6 versus 69.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on March 23, 2026: 34.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2026, was 51.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 17.2 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 7.4 versus 60.1 and “Sector momentum” at 63.2 versus 71.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on March 23, 2026: 41.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2026, was 52.6 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 11.6 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 29.7 versus 62.0 and “Sector volatility” at 34.2 versus 40.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on March 23, 2026: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2026, was 56.3 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.4 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 11.8 versus 15.6 and “Sector momentum” at 94.1 versus 96.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on March 23, 2026: 25.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 22, 2026, was 16.1 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 9.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 69.7 versus 44.8 and “Implied volatility” at 13.0 versus 4.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on March 22, 2026: 58.0 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 84.6 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 26.6 points and crossed the 75 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 “Surge of interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 31.7 versus 75.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 84.3 versus 93.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on March 22, 2026: 56.5 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 70.2: the index fell sharply by 13.7 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 3 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 33.7 versus 72.8 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 83.7 versus 89.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on March 22, 2026: 43.9 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 49.0 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 5.1 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 the dollar rate” at 77.9 versus 92.0 and “Searches about deposits” at 9.9 versus 6.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on March 22, 2026: 33.0 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 45.8 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 12.8 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 the dollar rate” at 53.5 versus 85.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 12.5 versus 6.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on March 22, 2026: 29.8 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 79.0 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 49.2 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 19.6 versus 77.9 and “Searches about devaluation” at 35.6 versus 81.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on March 22, 2026: 37.9 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 47.5 (“Usual interest”): the index fell by 9.6 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 the dollar rate” at 51.6 versus 70.8 and “Searches about devaluation” at 59.3 versus 69.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on March 22, 2026: 22.4 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on March 15, 2026, was 44.2 (“Below-usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 21.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Quiet” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: searches on the topic are well below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Below-usual interest” zone for 10 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 42.0 versus 81.7 and “Searches about deposits” at 2.9 versus 6.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.