Stock market fear gauge hits 25 — here’s what ‘Extreme Fear’ means for investors
Panic returns to Wall Street. The stock market fear gauge has plunged to 25, flashing Extreme Fear on the CNN Fear & Greed Index. After hitting record highs in August, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now down over 5–7% as Trumps 100% China tariff shock rattled global markets. The VIX surged and $19 billion in Bitcoin positions were wiped out. Treasury yields jumped as investors fled to safety. Fear now dominates markets that were euphoric just weeks ago.
Panic returns to Wall Street. The stock market fear gauge has plunged to 25, flashing Extreme Fear on the CNN Fear & Greed Index. After hitting record highs in August, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now down over 5–7% as Trumps 100% China tariff shock rattled global markets. The VIX surged and $19 billion in Bitcoin positions were wiped out. Treasury yields jumped as investors fled to safety. Fear now dominates markets that were euphoric just weeks ago.
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