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USA Fear & Greed Index — Monday, 12 October 2026
On Monday, 12 October 2026, the USA Fear & Greed Index read 36 out of 100 (Fear), up 1 point from 35 on Sun 11 Oct.
36
FEAR
2026-09-03
2026-10-12
Reading for 2026-10-12
Previous day
35
FEARA week earlier
51
NEUTRALWhy it read 36
Worries about the Iran war and inflation are pushing investors toward caution, with a stronger dollar and energy supply risks.
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