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USA Fear & Greed Index — Thursday, 13 August 2026
On Thursday, 13 August 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 77 out of 100 (Extreme Greed), up 3 points from 74 on Wed 12 Aug.
77
EXTREME GREED
2026-07-05
2026-08-13
Reading for 2026-08-13
Previous day
74
GREEDA week earlier
71
GREEDWhy it read 77
Stock momentum and broad market participation are extremely strong, pushing the gauge toward extreme greed.
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