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Oct 17, 2025 12:00 PM

The Fear And Greed Index Is Broken

Extreme Fear readings clash with SPX record highs, KRE regional banks wobble again, and next week's earnings could reset sentiment.

The Fear And Greed Index is broken

We're in Extreme Fear territory, yet SPY is only 2% from all-time highs… a disconnect that shows why this isn't a clean "buy the dip" moment. The market's been stretched far above its 125-day moving average, and when stocks hover near 52-week highs, even a 2–3% pullback can look worse than it is.

THE FEAR & GREED INDEX IS BROKENWe are in Extreme Fear territory, but $SPY is only 2% from ATHs.Here's why this shouldn't ...