Nasdaq Up 1.05%, Fear Gauge Climbs to 43

“CNN's Fear and Greed Index climbed to forty-three. That is still fear. The market is smiling, but only the way a hostage smiles.” — Lola Cruz, on air

On air: Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 4:20 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by Benzinga: “Nasdaq Surges Over 1% as Market Sentiment Improves — CNN Fear & Greed Index Climbs to 43, But ‘Fear’ Still Dominates”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:20 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger.

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BenzingaNasdaq Surges Over 1% as Market Sentiment Improves — CNN Fear & Greed Index Climbs to 43, But ‘Fear’ Still Dominates

What BBN said about it

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentCNN's Fear and Greed Index climbed to forty-three. That is still fear. The market is smiling, but only the way a hostage smiles.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBenzinga also says PTC surged on a twenty-two point six billion dollar buyout. I have covered ceasefires with less drama than that.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentA pigeon just stole my granola bar and is eating it on the Exchange steps. Seagulls have recruited. I will not be intimidated.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Lola. Forty-three on a fear gauge. That's roughly how I feel opening my brokerage statement. Beans are fine.