Indicator notes

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 26, 2026: 17.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 25, 2026, was 25.1 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.2 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 19 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 17.0 versus 27.7 and “Stock price strength” at 1.9 versus 9.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on May 26, 2026: 55.0 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 25, 2026, was 48.4 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 6.6 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: stress in the high-yield bond market 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: “Price lag behind the market” at 49.6 versus 42.5 and “Yield spread over government bonds” at 60.4 versus 54.4. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on May 26, 2026: 26.1 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 23, 2026, was 38.4: the indicator fell sharply by 12.3 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 14 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 37.3 versus 84.6 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 31.7 versus 33.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on May 26, 2026: 45.2 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 23, 2026, was 44.0 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 1.2 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: “Exchange rate volatility” at 32.5 versus 29.0 and “Currency weakening” at 20.5 versus 19.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 41.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 22, 2026, was 49.2 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 7.5 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: “Market volatility” at 48.1 versus 62.6 and “Credit risk appetite” at 67.2 versus 77.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 22.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 22, 2026, was 25.7 (“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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.2 versus 13.8 and “Sector momentum” at 26.9 versus 31.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 27.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 22, 2026, was 37.9: the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 9.4 versus 41.6 and “Sector breadth” at 42.8 versus 46.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 25.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 22, 2026, was 38.5: the index fell sharply by 13.4 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 19 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 9.6 versus 57.3 and “Sector breadth” at 29.9 versus 34.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 27.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 22, 2026, was 45.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 17.7 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 13.8 versus 62.2 and “Sector momentum” at 27.1 versus 37.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 72.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 77.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 5.1 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: “Funding rate” at 54.7 versus 80.4 and “Implied volatility” at 97.9 versus 93.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 25, 2026: 72.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 76.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.1 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: “Funding rate” at 61.2 versus 79.9 and “Price momentum” at 29.5 versus 27.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on May 24, 2026: 53.7 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2026, was 25.5 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 28.2 points and crossed the 45 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 “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 69.6 versus 30.4 and “Searches about devaluation” at 61.9 versus 27.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on May 24, 2026: 39.1 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2026, was 10.3 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 28.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Quiet” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 42.6 versus 5.4 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 35.6 versus 15.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on May 24, 2026: 35.1 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2026, was 62.9 (“Elevated interest”): the index fell sharply by 27.8 points and crossed the 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 “Elevated interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 24.0 versus 99.7 and “Searches about devaluation” at 66.3 versus 79.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on May 24, 2026: 26.6 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 17, 2026, was 21.2 (“Quiet”): the index rose by 5.4 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Quiet” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 26.6 versus 13.8 and “Searches about deposits” at 26.6 versus 28.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 24, 2026: 77.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 23, 2026, was 68.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.3 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: “Funding rate” at 80.4 versus 49.2 and “Implied volatility” at 93.0 versus 89.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 24, 2026: 76.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 23, 2026, was 74.5 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.8 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 79.9 versus 70.0 and “Price momentum” at 27.5 versus 29.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 22, 2026: 49.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2026, was 55.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.3 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: “Safe haven demand” at 32.6 versus 47.1 and “Stock price strength” at 10.5 versus 22.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on May 22, 2026: 24.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2026, was 27.2 (“Fear”): the index fell by 2.3 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 23 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 7.6 versus 14.2 and “Sector momentum” at 27.3 versus 30.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on May 22, 2026: 24.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2026, was 30.1 (“Fear”): the index fell by 5.5 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 12.9 versus 28.5 and “Sector breadth” at 31.3 versus 35.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on May 22, 2026: 45.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2026, was 38.9 (“Fear”): the index rose by 6.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 62.2 versus 27.1 and “Sector momentum” at 37.8 versus 44.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 22, 2026: 63.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2026, was 74.8: the index fell 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 33.8 versus 55.2 and “Price momentum” at 44.8 versus 62.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 21, 2026: 55.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 20, 2026, was 50.5 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 22.3 versus 11.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 47.1 versus 37.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 21, 2026: 25.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 20, 2026, was 24.1 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 22.1 versus 20.3 and “Sector momentum” at 34.6 versus 33.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 21, 2026: 74.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 20, 2026, was 75.0 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.2 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: “Implied volatility” at 92.2 versus 72.7 and “Funding rate” at 55.2 versus 73.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on May 21, 2026: 44.3 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 20, 2026, was 45.2 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. The indicator spent a single trading day in the “Moderate pressure” zone. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 31.6 versus 34.6 and “Currency weakening” at 18.4 versus 18.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 20, 2026: 50.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 19, 2026, was 56.4 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.9 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 11.6 versus 28.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 37.2 versus 46.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on May 20, 2026: 27.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 19, 2026, was 40.5: the index fell sharply by 13.3 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 22 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 14.1 versus 60.5 and “Sector momentum” at 29.3 versus 35.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 20, 2026: 24.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 19, 2026, was 28.3 (“Fear”): the index fell by 4.2 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.0 versus 19.2 and “Sector momentum” at 33.0 versus 37.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on May 20, 2026: 26.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 19, 2026, was 40.0: the index fell sharply by 13.7 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 8 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 17.6 versus 61.9 and “Sector momentum” at 25.1 versus 30.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.