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USA Fear & Greed Index — Tuesday, 4 August 2026
On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 76 out of 100 (Extreme Greed), up 8 points from 68 on Mon 3 Aug.
76
EXTREME GREED
2026-06-26
2026-08-04
Reading for 2026-08-04
Previous day
68
GREEDA week earlier
51
NEUTRALWhy it read 76
Stocks are hitting record highs on strong AI earnings and easing geopolitical worries, fueling broad bullish momentum.
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