Indicator notes

Retail investor FOMO in Russia on April 19, 2026: 19.8 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2026, was 8.9: the index rose sharply by 10.9 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Quiet” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: searches on the topic are well below usual. The index has now spent 3 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about a brokerage account” at 51.6 versus 16.3 and “Searches about buying shares” at 3.5 versus 9.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 18, 2026: 43.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 17, 2026, was 49.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 5.9 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 48.6 versus 59.3 and “Funding rate” at 2.3 versus 10.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on April 17, 2026: 53.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 57.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.4 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 30.5 versus 55.4 and “Market momentum” at 59.8 versus 64.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 17, 2026: 35.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 47.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 11.2 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 18.5 versus 60.6 and “Sector momentum” at 50.5 versus 52.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 17, 2026: 48.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 57.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 9.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.7 versus 55.0 and “Sector breadth” at 70.9 versus 67.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on April 17, 2026: 22.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 38.2 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 16.2 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.4 versus 62.1 and “Sector momentum” at 40.8 versus 46.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on April 17, 2026: 52.3 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 43.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 8.7 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: stress in the high-yield bond market is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 26 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price lag behind the market” at 59.9 versus 46.1 and “Yield spread over government bonds” at 44.7 versus 41.1. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on April 17, 2026: 53.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 56.4 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 3.4 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 31 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 66.1 versus 78.1 and “Currency weakening” at 40.8 versus 42.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on April 17, 2026: 53.6 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 55.9 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.3 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 54.9 versus 69.8 and “Currency weakening” at 31.8 versus 25.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on April 17, 2026: 44.2 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 46.5 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.3 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Moderate pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 58.9 versus 68.4 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 66.4 versus 66.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on April 17, 2026: 70.8 out of 100, in the “More buying” zone. The previous reading, on April 16, 2026, was 77.0 (“Mostly buying”): the indicator fell by 6.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “More buying” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: more issuers were on the buying side than on the selling side. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Mostly buying” zone. Biggest component moves: “Buyers over sellers, 30 days” at 62.5 versus 71.4 and “Buyers over sellers, 90 days” at 79.2 versus 82.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on April 16, 2026: 57.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 54.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 37.6 versus 27.9 and “Sector momentum” at 77.7 versus 74.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on April 16, 2026: 45.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 37.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 7.7 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 59.3 versus 31.6 and “Sector momentum” at 54.9 versus 52.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on April 16, 2026: 65.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 75.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 27.9 versus 60.7 and “Sector breadth” at 72.3 versus 77.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 16, 2026: 46.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 41.8 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 59.9 versus 49.7 and “Funding rate” at 6.2 versus 1.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Uzbekistani sum on April 16, 2026: 46.5 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 42.1 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 4.4 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 68.4 versus 50.8 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 66.1 versus 66.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on April 16, 2026: 77.0 out of 100, in the “Mostly buying” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2026, was 74.2 (“More buying”): the indicator rose by 2.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Mostly buying” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: nearly all issuers with disclosed transactions were on the buying side. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “More buying” zone. Biggest component moves: “Buyers over sellers, 30 days” at 71.4 versus 66.7 and “Buyers over sellers, 90 days” at 82.6 versus 81.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 54.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 41.6 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 13.1 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 60.1 versus 6.6 and “Sector momentum” at 74.9 versus 71.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 47.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 39.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 7.7 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 60.5 versus 13.1 and “Sector volatility” at 37.0 versus 58.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 64.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 54.0 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 10.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 93.9 versus 43.4 and “Sector volatility” at 47.9 versus 61.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 46.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.3 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 55.0 versus 8.1 and “Sector volatility” at 42.4 versus 64.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 39.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 25.5: the index rose sharply by 13.6 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: “Stock price strength” at 62.1 versus 8.3 and “Sector momentum” at 49.9 versus 45.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on April 15, 2026: 75.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 69.4 (“Greed”): the index rose by 6.4 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 91.8 versus 66.0 and “Sector breadth” at 77.1 versus 78.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Insider buying and share buybacks on April 15, 2026: 74.2 out of 100, in the “More buying” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2026, was 78.4 (“Mostly buying”): the indicator fell by 4.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “More buying” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: more issuers were on the buying side than on the selling side. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Mostly buying” zone for 7 trading days in a row. The component that moved most: “Buyers over sellers, 30 days” at 66.7 versus 75.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on April 14, 2026: 54.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2026, was 62.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 8.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 43.4 versus 72.3 and “Sector breadth” at 47.5 versus 50.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 14, 2026: 73.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2026, was 59.7: the index rose sharply by 13.7 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 6 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 84.5 versus 32.2 and “Implied volatility” at 81.5 versus 79.3. 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 April 13, 2026: 41.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 10, 2026, was 47.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 6.4 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 18.2 versus 31.8 and “Sector momentum” at 47.3 versus 53.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 13, 2026: 58.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 10, 2026, was 54.0 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.1 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 63.2 versus 46.2 and “Market momentum” at 56.5 versus 51.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on April 12, 2026: 48.7 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 5, 2026, was 90.1 (“Surge of interest”): the index fell sharply by 41.4 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. The index spent a single week in the “Surge of interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 27.2 versus 91.3 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 70.2 versus 88.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on April 12, 2026: 35.8 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 5, 2026, was 45.8 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 46.5 versus 84.9 and “Searches about devaluation” at 29.8 versus 9.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.