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: Investors are very nervous; this is often seen as a potential buying opportunity. 25–44 (Fear) : General market unease. 45–55 (Neutral) : The market is balanced with no strong emotional bias. 56–75 (Greed) the fear index install
The story begins with Hoffmann living a secluded, wealthy life while his AI system generates unprecedented returns for his hedge fund. However, things take a sinister turn when Hoffmann’s home is burglarized, and he receives a copy of a book—Darwin’s The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals —which he never ordered. As strange events escalate, Hoffmann realizes he is being stalked, and his business partner, Hugo Quarry, begins to question his sanity. Hoffmann’s isolation in his " : Investors are