The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the fear level, but remained in the "Fear" zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, after the U.S. Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown.
On the economic data front, the ISM manufacturing PMI increased to 49 in September from 47.6 in the prior month, above market estimates of 47.8. Construction spending, meanwhile, increased by 0.5% month-over-month to an annual rate of $1,983.5 billion in August.
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, real estate and ...