Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to Joe Mazzola, head trading and derivatives strategist at Schwab, the Schwab Trading Activity Index declined to 57.50 in August from 59.80 in July, reflecting retail investors' growing hesitation. Schwab clients increasingly shifted toward diversified ETFs instead of single stocks, with f

According to Brazil's central bank survey, economists are forecasting 2027 GDP growth of 1.50%, unchanged from the previous estimate.

According to UAnalyze, on September 8, U.S. stock futures opened after Labor Day with significant headwinds: Dow Jones futures fell nearly 400 points while Nasdaq-100 futures held near flat, signaling selective profit-taking in equities. Brent

According to Bloomberg on September 8, SpaceX may benefit from a potential increase in its weight within the Nasdaq 100 index as the benchmark undergoes its quarterly rebalancing later this month. The technology-heavy index follows specific rules in its construction methodology, while SpaceX's

According to Citigroup's latest positioning analysis, global stock markets face mounting positioning risks as investor confidence retreats amid weakening capital flows and diminishing risk appetite. The U.S. markets show particular vulnerability: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have seen increased

Individual investors in Korean Stocks net purchased 117.8 billion won of KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X ETF over two days. Data from Korea Exchange and KOSCOM CHECK showed this inverse product, which tracks -2x the daily returns of the KOSPI 200 index, received the highest individual buying despite th

According to the Korean Exchange and KOSCOM CHECK, individual investors in South Korea purchased a combined 2.324 trillion won of inverse exchange-traded funds over two days ending September 8, betting against rising equity markets as the KOSPI 200 index fluctuated. The most-bought inverse ETF was K

According to ChainCatcher, HSBC raised its S&P 500 index target for year-end 2026 to 8,100, up from its previous forecast of 7,650.

According to MoneyDJ, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.38% to 25,317.18 points on September 8, though the daily candlestick reversed to red. The Hang Seng Tech Index declined 1.61% to 4,454.85 points. Rising oil prices, elevated government bond yields, and tighter rate expectations weighed on the

Premialab has partnered with Parameta Solutions to integrate a family of over-the-counter rates and commodities indices into its quantitative research and analytics platform. The integration enables institutional investors to examine Parameta indices based on swap rates, interest-rate volatility, in

According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the U.S. Small Business Optimism Index declined to 98.7% in August, below the expected 99.2% and down from the previous month's 99.8%.

Nike Inc. (NKE) stock slipped 0.7% in premarket Tuesday as the sneaker giant is set to be removed from the S&P 100 index, ending its 18-year run. The removal reflects Nike's struggle as markets favor AI-focused technology stocks over traditional retail. Nike shares closed Friday at $38.40, a 12-year

According to Korea Exchange, KOSDAQ active ETFs posted broad gains over the past month, with MIDAS leading at 9.5%, followed by DS at 8.3% and KoAct at 7.3%, all outperforming the index's 2.6% gain. Semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment stocks powered the rally, with the KOSDAQ 150

HSBC warned on the 8th (local time) via CNBC that global stock markets, despite withstanding multiple shocks in recent years, face emerging risks that could end this resilience streak. The bank identified three core risk factors: corporate tax increases, resurgence of private sector debt, and

Korea Exchange's index rebalancing will trigger an estimated ₩1.4 trillion sell-off in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on September 10. The sell-off stems from both stocks exceeding the 20% weight cap in the KRX Semiconductor Index—SK Hynix currently

According to Mirae Asset Securities analyst Yoon Jae-hong, on September 8, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are set to face forced selling of approximately 1.4 trillion won (about $1.05 billion) as the KRX Semiconductor Index undergoes a regular rebalancing on September 10. The selling stems from a

Hong Kong stocks closed lower on September 8, with the Hang Seng Index declining 0.38% and the Tech Index falling 1.61%. Among individual stocks, Zhipu dropped over 10%, Lenovo fell over 6%, and MiniMax declined over 5%.

Korean securities firms including KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Yuanta forecast KOSPI will recover to 8,000 this month and potentially reach 10,000 by year-end, according to reports on September 8. The optimism is driven by AI semiconductor demand and profit stability in major chip stocks, despite

According to Jin10, China's CNEX money market sentiment index fell 1 point to 48 as of 4 p.m. on September 8, based on data from the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS). The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 as the midpoint; readings above 50 indicate tightening liquidity conditions. By i

Spain's IBEX 35 index declined 1.00% during today's trading session.