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USA Fear & Greed Index — Monday, 31 August 2026

On Monday, 31 August 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 41 out of 100 (Fear), down 5 points from 46 on Sun 30 Aug.

41
FEAR
2026-07-23 2026-08-31
Reading for 2026-08-31
Previous day
46
NEUTRAL
A week earlier
48
NEUTRAL

Why it read 41

News sentiment is extremely fearful as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices and pressures stocks.

The opening line of the app's daily read for this day, published here 7 days later. The full read, with every claim tied to its sources, is in the app.

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