In essence, the "spread" is an early warning system for investor fear.

Financial and technology companies were especially hurt, reflecting investor fear that their earnings will suffer as a result of decreased demand from Asia.

He searches for breaks to go against the market grain and take advantage of investor fears.

Eleven years ago, during the last recession, investor fears crystalized around banks.

I don't think the totality of the proposals out there go all the way to allaying investor fears.

But over and over again, investor fears have been assuaged by the economic data.

The weaker-than-expected data eased investor fears of rising inflation pressures.

The foreclosure crisis has caused significant investor fear in the U.S.

One sign of investor fear is the pace of money leaving the country.

As investor fears of inflation are dampened by experience, interest rates on notes and bonds should also subside, he added.