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USA Fear & Greed Index — Sunday, 30 August 2026
On Sunday, 30 August 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 46 out of 100 (Neutral), down 11 points from 57 on Sat 29 Aug.
46
NEUTRAL
2026-07-22
2026-08-30
Reading for 2026-08-30
Previous day
57
GREEDA week earlier
63
GREEDWhy it read 46
News flow is deeply fearful, with Middle East tensions and Fed rate-hike worries weighing on sentiment.
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