Nasdaq Closes Down, Posts Weekly Decline: Fear & Greed Index Stays in 'Extreme Fear' Territory
Market Sentiment: The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicates a slight easing in fear levels, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 21.1, compared to 18.3 previously.
Stock Performance: U.S. stocks showed mixed results, with the Nasdaq Composite declining by 0.2% and the S&P 500 and Dow also experiencing losses, while Fluor Corp. shares rose over 2% after positive quarterly results.
Economic Concerns: Investor anxiety increased as the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to its lowest since June 2022, with the subindex for current economic conditions hitting a record low since 1951.
Sector Trends: Most S&P 500 sectors closed positively, particularly energy, utilities, and real estate, while communication services and information technology sectors saw declines; investors are also awaiting earnings reports from major companies.
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