The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX or the "fear gauge" of the stock market, has experienced a notable upswing recently, reaching levels not seen in over five months.
This surge in the VIX, which has breached the psychologically significant mark of 20, serves as a compelling indicator of growing apprehensions within financial markets.
The VIX, a pivotal gauge of expected volatility in the S&P 500 provided byCBOE Global Markets Inc., experienced a surge of almost 13% on Tuesday, and is currently poised for its third consecutive weekly advance.
This spike has followed a month of substantial volatility, with...
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