The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some increase in the fear level among U.S. investors.
US stocks tumbled on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised rates another 0.25%, marking its ninth straight rate increase.
Shares of regional banks moved lower on Wednesday, with the S&P Regional Bank ETF dropping over 5%.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the fear level among U.S. investors.
US stocks recorded gains for the second session in a row on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen offered some reassuring words for the U.S. banking system.
Shares of regional banks moved higher on Tuesday, with the SPDR Regional Banking ETF climbing almost 6%.
It's a day of deep risk-on in markets, with stocks posting strong gains, bonds and gold plunging as Treasury yields climbed, after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen injected confidence over the b
Risk aversion escalated on Wall Street Friday, with all major indices trading in the red, as investors remain skeptical about the stability of the banking sector in the wake of recent turmoil in the U.S. and Europe.
Cues From Friday's Trading:
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.