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Oct 29, 2025 4:00 AM

Nasdaq Hits New High Ahead Of Key Earnings: Investor Fear Eases Further, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

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

U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with tech stocks extending their rally into a fourth straight session. The Nasdaq 100 reached a new record high during the session, as optimism builds ahead of key earnings and a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut.

Investors are also closely watching geopolitical developments as a pivotal meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for Thursday.

The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing the fed funds range to 3.75%-4.00%. Traders will tune into Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for signs ...