Fear dominates the stock market for the first time in 5 months

Investor sentiment has undergone a notable shift as uncertainty tightens its grip on the stock market, marking a departure from the prevailing optimism of recent months.The latest data from the CNN Fear & Greed Index indicate a significant surge in fear, suggesting potential turbulence ahead for investors.As of April 16, the index stood at 37.64. It’s worth noting that the last time the index reached such fear-inducing levels was back in November 2023, marking a notable deviation from the prevalent bullish ...