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USA Fear & Greed Index — Tuesday, 21 July 2026

On Tuesday, 21 July 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 46 out of 100 (Neutral), up 2 points from 44 on Mon 20 Jul.

46
NEUTRAL
2026-06-12 2026-07-21
Reading for 2026-07-21
Previous day
44
FEAR
A week earlier
53
NEUTRAL

Why it read 46

Stocks are holding up with broad participation and strong momentum even as news headlines skew fearful on Middle East oil risks.

Written after the fact from this day's scored news, to fill the archive — the app did not show it on the day.

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