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The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment based on seven indicators. It fell to Neutral zone at 52.5 on Thursday due to declining stocks.
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Seven sectors are higher and four are lower in Friday’s regular session, with growth sectors holding the top three positions. The leaders are separated rather than clustered, with no single gap clearly standing apart from the other breaks across the table.
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