Market Sentiment
CNN Fear & Greed Index — the market's mood in one number
Summary
The CNN Fear & Greed Index is at 32/100 (Fear) as of 2026-09-29, down 3 from a week ago — cooling (one month ago: 54). The index blends 7 market indicators; 0 = extreme fear, 100 = extreme greed.
Extreme Fear0-25
Fear25-45
Neutral45-55
Greed55-75
Extreme Greed75-100
Prev close
34
Fear
1 week ago
35
Fear
1 month ago
54
Neutral
1 year ago
51
Neutral
7 sub-indicators
Market Momentum
S&P 500 vs its 125-day average
Stock Price Strength
52-week highs vs lows on the NYSE
Stock Price Breadth
Advancing vs declining volume
Put/Call Options
5-day put/call options ratio
Market Volatility
VIX vs its 50-day average
Junk Bond Demand
Junk bond vs investment-grade spread
Safe Haven Demand
Stocks vs Treasuries 20-day return
Trend vs S&P 500
since 2023-10
Fear & GreedS&P 500
2023-10-022026-09-18
Extreme fear often marks market bottoms (contrarian signal)
Time spent in each zone
12%
29%
16%
39%
Extreme Fear 12%Fear 29%Neutral 16%Greed 39%Extreme Greed 4%
Source: CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, updated each trading day. For reference only, not investment advice.
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