<div id="readability-page-1" class="page">The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging around 2% during the session as investors cheered fresh signs of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. President Donald Trump said that Iran talks &#34;could be happening over the next two days&#34; in Pakistan. In earnings, Wells Fargo &amp; Co. ( WFC ) reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results. Citigroup Inc. ( C/PN ) reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter on Tuesday. On the economic data front, producer inflation came in sharply below expectations in March, cooling inflationary concerns. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined to 95.8 points in March, recording the lowest reading since April 2025, down from 98.8 in the previous month and missing market expectations of 98.6. Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with communication services, information technology and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, energy and materials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower. The Dow Jones closed higher by around 318 points to 48,535.99 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 surged 1.18% to 6,967.38, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.96% at 23,639.08 during Tuesday's session. Investors are awaiting earnings results from Bank of America Corp. ( BAC ) , Morgan Stanley ( MS ) and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. ( PNC ) today. <h2>What Is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?</h2> At a current reading of 46.9, the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 42.7. The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness. Photo via Shutterstock</div>

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U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging nearly 2% amid positive developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index improved to a 'Neutral' zone at 46.9, up from 42.7. Wells Fargo reported disappointing earnings, while Citigroup exceeded expectations. Producer inflation fell below forecasts, easing inflation concerns. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped to its lowest since April 2025. The Dow Jones gained approximately 318 points, and the S&P 500 rose 1.18%. Investors are awaiting earnings from major banks today.

- The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to the “Neutral” zone, reflecting enhanced market sentiment as U.S. stocks rose, led by a 2% increase in the Nasdaq Composite amid optimistic news regarding U.S.-Iran negotiations.  
- Wells Fargo reported disappointing earnings for the first quarter, while Citigroup exceeded expectations, and producer inflation data showed a decrease, easing inflation concerns.  
- The Dow Jones increased by approximately 318 points, with most S&P 500 sectors performing well, though energy and materials stocks declined; investors are now looking forward to earnings reports from major banks.

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Nasdaq Surges 2% Amid Progress In Iran Talks: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone