Indicator notes

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on June 2, 2026: 39.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 1, 2026, was 23.8 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 15.5 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: “Stock price strength” at 69.0 versus 6.6 and “Sector momentum” at 22.3 versus 16.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on June 2, 2026: 29.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 1, 2026, was 24.7 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 5.1 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 62.5 versus 24.7 and “Sector volatility” at 17.4 versus 41.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on June 2, 2026: 47.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 1, 2026, was 66.2 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 18.6 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 42.3 versus 87.8 and “Volatility” at 50.3 versus 79.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on June 2, 2026: 71.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 1, 2026, was 76.0 (“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: “Implied volatility” at 89.5 versus 99.0 and “Price momentum” at 13.0 versus 22.3. 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 June 1, 2026: 28.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 29, 2026, was 22.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 6.6 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: “Stock price strength” at 33.4 versus 8.7 and “Sector momentum” at 23.5 versus 20.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on June 1, 2026: 33.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 29, 2026, was 21.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 11.8 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 57.6 versus 9.6 and “Sector volatility” at 22.5 versus 25.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on June 1, 2026: 35.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 29, 2026, was 22.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.9 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: “Stock price strength” at 62.0 versus 13.4 and “Sector momentum” at 30.9 versus 24.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on June 1, 2026: 47.8 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 29, 2026, was 69.4 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell sharply by 21.6 points and crossed the 55 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 “High pressure” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Yield spread over government bonds” at 39.8 versus 87.4 and “Price lag behind the market” at 55.9 versus 51.5. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on June 1, 2026: 76.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 31, 2026, was 74.1 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.9 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 82.9 versus 76.0 and “Price momentum” at 22.3 versus 21.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Armenia on May 31, 2026: 43.6 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 33.3: the index rose sharply by 10.3 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 3 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 83.7 versus 66.3 and “Searches about deposits” at 3.5 versus 0.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Belarus on May 31, 2026: 60.8 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 53.7 (“Usual interest”): the index rose by 7.1 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 deposits” at 48.4 versus 29.8 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 88.1 versus 69.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on May 31, 2026: 57.1 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 37.8 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 19.3 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 the dollar rate” at 87.5 versus 59.3 and “Searches about deposits” at 26.6 versus 16.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kyrgyzstan on May 31, 2026: 59.3 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 39.1 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 20.2 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 the dollar rate” at 74.7 versus 35.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 43.9 versus 42.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on May 31, 2026: 45.6 out of 100, in the “Usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2026, was 32.2 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 13.4 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Below-usual interest” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 86.2 versus 44.6 and “Searches about deposits” at 4.8 versus 9.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 30, 2026: 73.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 29, 2026, was 76.2 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 2.8 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: “Funding rate” at 72.7 versus 84.5 and “Price momentum” at 22.6 versus 21.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on May 29, 2026: 23.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 28, 2026, was 27.1 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.5 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: “Sector breadth” at 38.4 versus 43.2 and “Sector volatility” at 36.4 versus 41.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on May 29, 2026: 22.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 28, 2026, was 27.6 (“Fear”): the index fell by 5.2 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 13.4 versus 26.8 and “Sector momentum” at 24.1 versus 27.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on May 29, 2026: 76.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 28, 2026, was 64.9 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 11.3 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 84.5 versus 41.8 and “Price momentum” at 21.5 versus 20.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on May 29, 2026: 46.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 28, 2026, was 43.2 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.8 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. 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 31.4 versus 25.4 and “International reserves” at 98.9 versus 94.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on May 28, 2026: 46.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 27, 2026, was 44.6 (“Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.6 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 51.5 versus 37.6 and “Put and call options” at 91.2 versus 82.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on May 28, 2026: 23.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 27, 2026, was 25.6 (“Fear”): the index fell slightly by 1.9 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 2.8 versus 8.1 and “Sector momentum” at 18.8 versus 22.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 28, 2026: 21.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 27, 2026, was 25.2 (“Fear”): the index fell by 3.7 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 4.5 versus 14.3 and “Sector momentum” at 20.9 versus 24.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on May 28, 2026: 27.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 27, 2026, was 37.6: 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 4 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 26.8 versus 62.1 and “Sector breadth” at 18.9 versus 24.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on May 28, 2026: 24.9 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on May 27, 2026, was 25.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.7 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 27.5 versus 29.9 and “Currency weakening” at 33.6 versus 33.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on May 27, 2026: 25.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2026, was 24.3 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.1 versus 5.0 and “Sector momentum” at 22.7 versus 20.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on May 27, 2026: 25.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2026, was 19.1 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 6.1 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 30.5 versus 16.4 and “Stock price strength” at 14.3 versus 4.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on May 27, 2026: 37.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2026, was 25.8: the index rose sharply by 11.8 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 62.1 versus 13.7 and “Sector breadth” at 24.7 versus 28.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on May 27, 2026: 43.3 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2026, was 45.2 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.9 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 24.3 versus 32.5 and “Currency weakening” at 21.3 versus 20.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on May 27, 2026: 55.3 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2026, was 54.4 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.9 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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 30.3 versus 24.1 and “Currency weakening” at 43.8 versus 47.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on May 26, 2026: 22.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 25, 2026, was 27.9 (“Fear”): the index fell by 5.9 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: “Sector momentum” at 33.6 versus 45.1 and “Sector breadth” at 36.2 versus 42.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.