'Extreme fear' prevailing in market as Fear and Greed Index hits record low

The Fear and Greed Index, operated by CNN, has hit a record low of 24.8, the lowest level since early April, despite the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high. The index falling below the 30-point mark signals that there's "extreme fear" in the market. The index had hit 6 points in March 2026 and 5 points in November 2025.