S&P Settles Slightly Higher As Investors Assess Economic Data; Investor Fear Increases, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

1. Fear and Greed index shows market sentiment in 'Fear' zone. 2. S&P 500 rose slightly by 0.16% amid cautious investor sentiment. 3. Consumer confidence index fell below market expectations at 92.9. 4. CrowdStrike shares gained over 3% following an upgrade by BTIG. 5. Most S&P 500 sectors closed positively, except utilities and health care.