2026-02-18 16:37:05
Market indices are up today with positive changes across major benchmarks, indicating a recovery rather than ongoing panic. Despite three panic headlines matching keywords like 'worst week since' and 'recession fears,' quantitative triggers such as VIX above 25, consecutive down days, and significant drawdowns are not met. Sentiment shows some caution in tech and crypto, but overall breadth is positive with more up sectors.
Fear/Greed
-1
VIX
18.84
Down Days
0
Panic Headlines
3
No macro fear triggers are activated—consecutive down days are 0, VIX is below 25, fear-greed is unavailable but not below 25, and S&P 500 drawdown is only -1.01%. Panic headlines are present but not supported by market data showing gains today.
Price is above 50DMA and 200DMA; drawdown from 52-week high is -2.33%, below the 10% trigger. No macro fear signal to activate buying.
Price is slightly below 50DMA but drawdown from 52-week high is -7.69%, below the 10% trigger. No macro fear signal to activate buying.
Price is above 50DMA and 200DMA; drawdown from 52-week high is -1.27%, below the 5% trigger. Consecutive down days are 0, and no macro fear triggers met.
Price is above 50DMA and 200DMA; drawdown from 52-week high is -1.33%, below the 15% trigger.