Start your day with a quick breakdown of major market trends and the latest Fear & Greed Index to help you gauge current investor sentiment.
The U.S. stock market is being driven by the dual effects of weak employment data easing Fed rate hike concerns and rising long-term bond yields. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 28.03, indicating extreme fear.
The US stock market is stabilizing after last week's sharp rate-driven volatility. September's employment report came in weaker than expected, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve and pulling long-term Treasury yields back from 24-year highs, bringing relief to investors.
On September 30, US stocks initially rose as the August PCE inflation figures came in lower than expected, but high volatility near the close wiped out most of the gains. The Fear & Greed Index dropped to 32, entering the Fear zone and highlighting weakened investor sentiment.
Although US stocks closed higher last Friday (Sep 25), futures traded lower early Monday (Sep 28) due to surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields. Renewed US-Iran tensions are driving up oil and yields, weighing heavily on market sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index recently dropped to 37.0, lingering in the "Fear" zone.
U.S. stocks closed lower once again as Treasury yields continued climbing to roughly 20-year highs. The CNN Fear & Greed Index remains locked in the fear zone, reflecting deeply frozen investor sentiment. Markets are under intense pressure as the threat of further Fed rate hikes and surprisingly strong economic data fuel persistent inflation worries.
As of the close on Friday, September 18, 2026, US markets finished mixed amid rising bond yields following the Federal Reserve's rate hike. The Fear & Greed Index held at 29, signaling continued "Fear" and subdued investor sentiment. <!-- /headline --> **Fear & Greed Index at 29 Amid Fed Shock: What's Next for the Market?**
US stocks bounced back strongly on Thursday, September 17, wiping out most of their weekly losses thanks to sliding oil prices, lower Treasury yields, and strong tech performance following the Fed's rate hike. However, the Fear & Greed Index sits at 30 in "Fear," and the Dow slipped on Friday to notch its third consecutive losing week.
On Monday, September 15, 2026, U.S. stock markets closed lower across the board due to potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, rising Treasury yields, and soaring oil prices. The Fear & Greed Index dropped to 29, indicating a "Fear" phase and highlighting growing caution among market participants. <!-- /headline --> Treasury yields hit 19-year highs amid Fed rate hike fears <!-- /headline -->
On September 10 (local time), major US stock indices finished lower due to soaring oil prices and rising Treasury yields. The CNN Fear & Greed Index dropped to 40.5, landing in the "Fear" zone and reflecting dampened investor sentiment. <!-- /headline --> Oil Surpasses $100, Spreading Fear Across Markets <!-- /headline -->
On Friday, September 4, 2026, stronger-than-expected US August employment data reignited Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, pushing major indices lower. The CNN Fear & Greed Index recorded 43.77 at the Neutral level, signaling a shift toward wait-and-see sentiment as rate cut hopes faded.
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, U.S. stocks rebounded to close higher, breaking a three-day losing streak as Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 33.80, remaining in the "Fear" zone and indicating that market sentiment is still subdued.
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the U.S. stock market opened lower as geopolitical risks triggered a surge in oil prices and rising Treasury yields. The CNN Fear & Greed Index remained at 54.43 in the Neutral zone, though market sentiment shifted toward a wait-and-see approach. <!-- /headline --> Nasdaq futures tumble nearly 1% amid surging oil and yields <!-- /headline --> 
On Friday, August 28, U.S. major indices closed lower as Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh expressed inflation concerns during his Jackson Hill speech, though the indexes still managed weekly gains. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 58, indicating a 'Greed' phase. Warsh's hawkish remarks drove Treasury yields higher, while Marvell Technology's sluggish earnings weighed on the broader tech sector.
US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors looked for direction following a sharp sell-off driven by surging Treasury yields, though major indexes were still projected to post weekly losses. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 55 in the "Greed" zone, indicating that market sentiment remains mildly optimistic rather than neutral.
US stocks fell for three consecutive sessions through Tuesday, August 19, weighed down by rising interest rates—with the 30-year Treasury yield hitting its highest level in nearly 20 years—and tech sector weakness. The market rebounded on Wednesday, August 20, as yields dropped following the U.S. Treasury's announcement to expand long-term bond buybacks. The CNN Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 60.7, remaining in the "Greed" zone.
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. stock market rebounded strongly, fueled by positive earnings from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta. Despite the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the market is showing a positive trend. While the Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Fear" zone, investor sentiment is gradually improving thanks to the strength of AI-related companies.
U.S. markets are under pressure as tech stocks slide. A 2% drop in the Nasdaq highlights growing concerns over AI spending following weak results from Tesla and Alphabet, while rising Middle East tensions have pushed oil above $100, fueling new inflation fears.
On Thursday, July 17, 2026, U.S. stocks pulled back as semiconductor weakness, concerns over technological advances in Chinese AI models, and geopolitical tensions with Iran weighed on sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 37 (Fear), reflecting cautious investor behavior. All eyes are now on next week’s key earnings reports to see where the market heads next.
The U.S. stock market rose over the past two days, fueled by signs of cooling inflation. June's CPI and wholesale inflation data came in lower than expected, easing concerns over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 46 (Neutral), reflecting a balanced market sentiment.
The US stock market moved higher today after June CPI data came in softer than expected. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 49.49, holding steady in neutral territory and showing a balanced market sentiment.
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