US stocks · CNN
Provider indexAs of Oct 22, 2026 · UTC
Last 30 daysLow18High47
| When | Score | Change to now | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 18 | — | Extreme Fear |
| 1 day ago | 18 | ±0 | Extreme Fear |
| 1 week ago | 30 | −12 | Fear |
| 1 month ago | 35 | −17 | Fear |
| 3 months ago | 41 | −23 | Fear |
Today's market snapshot
Based on each market's latest reading. Dates and methods may differ.
- US stocks · CNN18 · Extreme Fear
Previous daily reading (Oct 22, 2026): Unchanged
Same band: 2 daily readings
As of Oct 22, 2026 · UTC
Within available history; missing dates and market holidays are not counted.
Recent range
May 5, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
- Lowest
- 18
- Highest
- 69
- Daily readings
- 120
Based on up to the latest 120 observations, regardless of the selected chart period. This is not a return forecast.
CNN's seven indicators now
Market timestamp: Oct 22, 2026, 03:01 PM EDT
| Factor | Value (0–100) | CNN rating | Indicator timestamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 momentum | 20.4 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:52 PM EDT |
| Stock price strength | 17.6 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:47 PM EDT |
| Stock price breadth | 20.2 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:46 PM EDT |
| Put and call options | 19.8 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:47 PM EDT |
| Market volatility · VIX | 12.31 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:47 PM EDT |
| Junk bond demand | 26.2 | fear | Oct 22, 2026, 02:47 PM EDT |
| Safe haven demand | 9.2 | extreme fear | Oct 22, 2026, 03:01 PM EDT |
Current scores and original ratings supplied by CNN. Each indicator can have a different timestamp. Two reference lines are excluded; price and VIX levels are not interpreted as scores.
History of the current band
Market timestamp: Oct 22, 2026, 03:01 PM EDT
The Extreme Fear band spans 0–24; today sits at 18 within it.
The current Extreme Fear run spans at least 2 observations so far.
The last observed entry into this band was on Oct 21, 2026.
Extreme Fear accounts for 12.67% (191) of available observations.
Longest observed run in this band: 20 observations · Mar 8, 2026 to Apr 6, 2026.
Band sample: 1,507 observations · Oct 21, 2020 to Oct 22, 2026, including the current observation.
Observation counts are not calendar days (closures and gaps are indistinguishable). Runs touching a record boundary are minimum counts.
Position within past scores
Market timestamp: Oct 22, 2026, 03:01 PM EDT
Past observations below 18: 5.44% (82).
Observations tied with this score: 1.33% (20).
Comparison sample: 1,506 observations · Oct 21, 2020 to Oct 21, 2026. The current market date is excluded; percentages depend on the available period.
US stocks · CNN · Sentiment over time
18Extreme Fear
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.