Is the Middle East War Becoming Prolonged? Market Fear Index at its Peak
Amid signs of a prolonged war between the US/Israel and Iran, market fear is peaking, with the CNN Fear & Greed Index plummeting to 21 on the 12th, the New York VIX surging, oil prices potentially surpassing $100, and concerns over rising interest rates expanding.
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"Is the Middle East War Becoming Prolonged? Market Fear Index at its Peak" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a bearish (negative) signal for markets, with a market-impact score of 85 out of 100. Amid signs of a prolonged war between the US/Israel and Iran, market fear is peaking, with the CNN Fear & Greed Index plummeting to 21 on the 12th, the New York VIX surging, oil prices potentially surpassing $100, and concerns over rising interest rates expanding. Reported by Maeil Business on March 13, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.
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