US stocks · CNN
Provider indexAs of Sep 4, 2026 · UTC
Last 30 daysLow31High67
| When | Score | Change to now | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 42 | — | Fear |
| 1 day ago | 42 | ±0 | Fear |
| 1 week ago | 52 | −10 | Neutral |
| 1 month ago | 60 | −18 | Greed |
| 3 months ago | 42 | ±0 | Fear |
Today's market snapshot
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- US stocks · CNN42 · Fear
Previous daily reading (Sep 4, 2026): Unchanged
Same band: 5 daily readings
As of Sep 4, 2026 · UTC
Within available history; missing dates and market holidays are not counted.
Recent range
Mar 17, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026
- Lowest
- 6
- Highest
- 71
- Daily readings
- 120
Based on up to the latest 120 observations, regardless of the selected chart period. This is not a return forecast.
US stocks · CNN · Sentiment over time
42Fear
Source: CNN Business Fear & Greed. Provider data, shown using this site's common sentiment bands.
How this market's score is calculated
We display CNN Business's US stock market Fear & Greed Index. It combines seven indicators including momentum, breadth, volatility, options and demand for bonds and safe havens. It is not an S&P 500-only index.
Questions about this market
Where does this score come from?
CNN's Fear & Greed Index summarizes sentiment across the US stock market using seven indicators. It is not an S&P 500-only sentiment index.
Provider data, shown using this site's common sentiment bands.
Is this a live price?
No. This is a sentiment score. Check the date on the card; source updates and market holidays affect when values change.
Can I trade using this score alone?
No. Sentiment does not reliably identify turning points. Our estimates are descriptive measures and have not been validated to predict returns.