Macro Indicator
Fear & Greed Index today
Market sentiment right now reads 29/100 — "Fear".
Updated 2026-08-11 · source: CNN Fear & Greed
The Fear & Greed Index distills seven separate market signals into one number from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It's a fast read on the crowd's mood — useful precisely because emotion, not fundamentals, drives markets at the extremes.
Read it as context, not a trigger: extreme fear has often marked local bottoms and extreme greed local tops, but the gauge can stay pinned for weeks. FinBrio shows it beside the VIX and yield curve so you see the whole regime, not one dial.
FAQ
What is the Fear & Greed Index today?
The index reads 29 out of 100 — classified as "Fear". Below 25 is "Extreme Fear", above 75 is "Extreme Greed".
What does the Fear & Greed Index measure?
It blends seven market signals — momentum, price strength, breadth, put/call options, junk-bond demand, volatility (VIX), and safe-haven demand — into a single 0–100 gauge of market sentiment.
Is a low Fear & Greed reading bullish or bearish?
Contrarians often read extreme fear as a potential buying opportunity and extreme greed as a warning — but it's a sentiment gauge, not a timing signal. It's most useful alongside the VIX, the yield curve and breadth.
Read market sentiment — with context
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