Dow, Nasdaq Jump Over 1% Ahead Of Election Results: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Tuesday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 400 points as investors awaited the results of the U.S. presidential election. The Federal Reserve is also scheduled to announce its November rate decision on Thursday.

On the economic data front, the trade deficit in the U.S. increased to $84.4 billion in September, recording the highest level since April 2022, and above market estimates of a $84.1 billion gap, versus a revised $70.8 billion gap in August. The ISM ...