Dow Jumps Over 200 Points Following Strong Bank Earnings: Investor Fear Eases Slightly, But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
1. Fear & Greed index remains in 'Fear' zone but shows slight easing. 2. Strong bank earnings lifted Dow, but S&P 500 fell 0.16%. 3. Federal Reserve anticipates a 25-basis-point interest rate cut. 4. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined, missing market expectations. 5. Most S&P sectors gained, with consumer discretionary and tech stocks lagging.