Start your day with a quick breakdown of major market trends and the latest Fear & Greed Index to help you gauge current investor sentiment.
US stocks closed lower on Friday, October 23, driven by escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions and a sharp spike in oil prices. The CNN Fear & Greed Index remained at 21, reflecting extreme fear and cautious investor sentiment. For the week, the Dow posted gains, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished lower.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the US stock market closed higher, driven by strong earnings from companies like Equifax and Hasbro, though the tech-heavy Nasdaq remained flat. The CNN Fear & Greed Index stays at 23, reflecting a "Fear" phase as investors keep a close eye on AI-related stock volatility and geopolitical risks.
Last Friday (October 16), U.S. markets closed lower due to doubts surrounding AI-related stocks and surging oil prices, posting weekly losses. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 35, indicating investor sentiment remains firmly in the "Fear" zone. Hotter inflation data and concerns over AI-related debt served as key drivers of the downturn, with some analysts warning that the profitability of AI stocks must be scrutinized to justify heavy investment costs.
Major US indices fell on Friday, October 16, capping off a losing week driven by AI-related stock sell-offs and surging oil prices. The CNN Fear & Greed Index registered at 45, keeping investor sentiment in the Neutral zone. Major institutions like Goldman Sachs continue to emphasize the importance of selective stock picking in a risky environment. <!-- /headline --> **AI Sell-off and Oil Spike Lead Nasdaq to a Rough Week, Fear & Greed Index Stays Neutral** <!-- /headline --> :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-22857370461-466c32d709534f019c7a9c63c6a5e3bc.jpg)
On October 14, 2026, hotter-than-expected September inflation data drove the US stock market to its biggest drop since July. Heavy selling in semiconductor stocks pushed both the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 down by about 2%, while bets that the Federal Reserve will keep raising rates to curb inflation weighed heavily on market sentiment.
US stocks mixed yesterday, pausing after hitting all-time highs earlier this month. Caution ahead of the CPI release and a sell-off in semiconductors capped the indices.
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.
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