2026-02-14 04:19:30
Market shows some signs of caution with three panic headlines matching keywords like 'worst week since' and 'recession fears,' alongside a VIX at 20.6 indicating elevated volatility. However, consecutive down days are zero, major indices closed higher today, and the S&P 500 drawdown is only -1.98%, suggesting fear is not yet widespread. The unavailable Fear & Greed Index limits full assessment, but social sentiment reflects growing economic slowdown concerns.
Fear/Greed
-1
VIX
20.6
Down Days
0
Panic Headlines
3
Conditions show some softness with panic headlines and VIX above 20, but do not meet thresholds for buy signals like 3+ consecutive down days, VIX above 25, or 5% S&P 500 drawdown; monitor for escalation.
CAT is trading above both 50DMA and 200DMA with a minimal -1.98% drawdown from 52-week high, not meeting buy criteria of below DMAs or 15% max drawdown trigger; strong performance today with +2.1% change.