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USA Fear & Greed Index — Thursday, 24 September 2026
On Thursday, 24 September 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 46 out of 100 (Neutral), down 4 points from 50 on Wed 23 Sep.
46
NEUTRAL
2026-08-16
2026-09-24
Reading for 2026-09-24
Previous day
50
NEUTRALA week earlier
42
FEARWhy it read 46
Weak market momentum and narrow breadth are the biggest drag, showing many stocks losing steam even as a calmer options market keeps overall volatility fear in check. Rising bond yields, a hawkish rate-hike signal, and Middle East tensions are feeding the underlying caution, while strong AI-driven megacap tech gains are offsetting some of that pessimism to keep the gauge near neutral.
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