If you are recording daily CNN Fear & Greed data you will see patterns and readings between November 29, 2024 (66) and February 20, 2025 (44) that are similar to what was recorded between May 7, 2026 (68) and July 31, 2026 (42). The Fear & Greed data runs in a cyclical pattern and is in the process of repeating a 2025 decline setup. The 2025 decline led to a CNN 5-day average put/call ratio of 1.0 on April 9, 2025, before moving lower. A market decline is still expected, but the duration will depend on options positioning. Upon completion of this decline, markets should continue to move higher.
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