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Dow Tumbles Over 250 Points Amid Rising Iran Concerns: Investor Sentiment Weakens, But Fear Index Remains In ‘Greed’ Zone
The CNN Fear & Greed Index tracks market sentiment using 7 indicators, currently showing a decline but remaining in the Greed zone at 59.9.
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