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USA Fear & Greed Index — Tuesday, 29 September 2026

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 37 out of 100 (Fear), up 3 points from 34 on Mon 28 Sep.

37
FEAR
2026-08-21 2026-09-29
Reading for 2026-09-29
Previous day
34
FEAR
A week earlier
53
NEUTRAL

Why it read 37

Sharp price swings and weak momentum are driving today's fear, with rising rates and a strong dollar tightening conditions.

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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