Indicator notes

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on August 9, 2026: 2.9 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on August 2, 2026, was 15.5: the index fell sharply by 12.6 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 6 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 0.3 versus 38.8 and “Searches about deposits” at 4.8 versus 3.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 7, 2026: 79.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 6, 2026, was 74.4 (“Greed”): the index rose by 4.6 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 48.1 versus 32.2 and “Price momentum” at 79.3 versus 77.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kazakhstani tenge on August 7, 2026: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 6, 2026, was 55.2 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 0.3 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 27.9 versus 28.5 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 92.8 versus 93.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on August 6, 2026: 26.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2026, was 24.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 2.4 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 36 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 25.5 versus 17.2 and “Sector volatility” at 12.4 versus 10.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on August 6, 2026: 19.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2026, was 27.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 8.1 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 25.1 versus 59.5 and “Sector breadth” at 26.5 versus 24.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 6, 2026: 78.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2026, was 72.5 (“Greed”): the index rose by 6.2 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 65.1 versus 34.4 and “Price momentum” at 73.6 versus 77.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 6, 2026: 74.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2026, was 77.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.5 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 32.2 versus 45.3 and “Price momentum” at 77.9 versus 79.6. 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 August 5, 2026: 39.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2026, was 29.3: the index rose sharply by 10.1 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 97.2 versus 70.1 and “Sector momentum” at 32.0 versus 21.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 5, 2026: 72.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2026, was 80.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 8.1 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 34.4 versus 71.4 and “Price momentum” at 77.9 versus 71.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Georgian lari on August 5, 2026: 26.2 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2026, was 38.6: the indicator fell sharply by 12.4 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 31 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 45.7 versus 93.8 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 3.4 versus 4.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on August 4, 2026: 25.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 3, 2026, was 24.8 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 21.1 versus 17.8 and “Sector volatility” at 14.6 versus 13.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on August 4, 2026: 23.6 out of 100, in the “Calm” zone. The previous reading, on August 3, 2026, was 28.3 (“Low pressure”): the indicator fell by 4.7 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Calm” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: there is almost no sign of stress in the high-yield bond market. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price lag behind the market” at 17.4 versus 22.7 and “Yield spread over government bonds” at 29.8 versus 33.8. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on August 3, 2026: 26.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 23.6 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 2.4 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 33 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 21.3 versus 15.4 and “Sector breadth” at 7.0 versus 4.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on August 3, 2026: 25.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 22.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.8 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 34 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 23.7 versus 13.6 and “Sector breadth” at 12.4 versus 8.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on August 2, 2026: 15.5 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on July 26, 2026, was 4.2: the index rose sharply by 11.3 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 5 weeks in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about devaluation” at 38.8 versus 4.8 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 4.2 versus 4.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 2, 2026: 80.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 1, 2026, was 70.4 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.9 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 82.3 versus 49.2 and “Price momentum” at 63.7 versus 58.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 1, 2026: 70.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 80.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.4 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 49.2 versus 93.3 and “Volatility” at 78.8 versus 74.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on August 1, 2026: 80.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 72.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 8.7 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 71.9 versus 39.6 and “Volatility” at 88.4 versus 80.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on August 1, 2026: 43.5 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 45.7 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.2 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 16 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 14.5 versus 22.9 and “Currency weakening” at 29.1 versus 29.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on August 1, 2026: 53.6 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 55.8 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 2.2 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 71.0 versus 77.3 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 9.2 versus 11.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on July 31, 2026: 27.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 30, 2026, was 23.7 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.5 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Put and call options” at 28.9 versus 19.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 41.0 versus 31.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on July 31, 2026: 25.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 30, 2026, was 24.7 (“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 breadth” at 11.0 versus 8.2 and “Sector momentum” at 14.2 versus 13.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on July 31, 2026: 72.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 30, 2026, was 79.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 39.6 versus 56.0 and “Price momentum” at 72.7 versus 84.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on July 30, 2026: 22.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2026, was 29.0 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.0 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 59.8 versus 91.9 and “Sector volatility” at 11.4 versus 9.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on July 30, 2026: 26.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2026, was 23.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.4 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 40 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 18.6 versus 7.6 and “Sector breadth” at 18.6 versus 15.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on July 30, 2026: 24.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2026, was 31.2 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.5 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 70.2 versus 98.6 and “Sector volatility” at 7.0 versus 5.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian oil and gas sector fear and greed index on July 30, 2026: 25.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2026, was 24.1 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose slightly by 1.7 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 40 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 15.0 versus 9.6 and “Sector breadth” at 18.2 versus 15.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 30, 2026: 60.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2026, was 52.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.2 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 46.2 versus 17.2 and “Market volatility” at 76.4 versus 64.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 29, 2026: 78.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 28, 2026, was 69.2 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.6 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 89.5 versus 50.8 and “Implied volatility” at 83.7 versus 84.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on July 29, 2026: 81.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 28, 2026, was 70.8 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 10.8 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 71.5 versus 27.3 and “Price momentum” at 83.2 versus 85.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.