# The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index increased slightly to 37.7 but stayed in the 'Fear' zone.
- The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index hit a record low in April.
- March's monthly inflation rate reached 0.9%, the highest since June 2022.
- Organon & Co. shares surged 28% after reports of a binding acquisition offer from Sun Pharmaceutical.
- Trump pledged to block Iran-linked ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after failed Islamabad talks.

**Companies:** Organon & Co.
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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