Last week FGIC left the neutral zone and entered the fear zone for the first time in almost a year. It is still above its extreme fear readings, closing the week where it started (-4).

The bars on the chart are colored red when FGIC is -8 or lower (Extreme Fear) and green when FGIC is +8 or higher (Extreme Greed).   [ Please follow these links: original and update explanations how FGIC works. ]

S&P500 latest attempt to rebound didn’t increase the enthusiasm of the market crowd.  FGIC went sideways, suggesting that the bulls' attempts to lead were not supported by a change in sentiment.

We need to see a rise in FGIC if the rally is to succeed: a party where no one is smiling and having fun is bound to end.

Have a safe trading week,

Gianluca L.