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Dow Tumbles Over 700 Points As Yields Rise Again: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Fear & Greed Index Moves To ‘Neutral’ Zone
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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