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Oct 24, 2025 4:40 AM

Nasdaq Jumps 200 Points Amid Trump's Russia Sanctions: Investor Fear Eases, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging more than 200 points during the session as a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil giants sparked a sharp rebound in crude prices and lifted energy shares.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping restrictions on Rosneft and Lukoil, ramping up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) gained more than 5% on Thursday after the company announced better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results and offered strong ...