9 stories tagged #VIX

  1. Tech Volatility Premium Hits Highest Level in Years, Signaling Market Anxiety
    finance

    Tech Volatility Premium Hits Highest Level in Years, Signaling Market Anxiety

    The gap between the Nasdaq-100 volatility index (VXN) and the broad market VIX has widened to its most extreme level since 2017, highlighting concentrated investor concern.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Ed Yardeni Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,250, Betting on Melt-Up
    finance

    Ed Yardeni Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,250, Betting on Melt-Up

    Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni hikes his year-end 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,250, citing record global liquidity and collapsing volatility across asset classes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures, Expanding Crypto Derivatives Suite
    crypto

    CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures, Expanding Crypto Derivatives Suite

    CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, allowing traders to bet on price swings rather than direction, pending regulatory approval.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Bitcoin as Safe Haven: Geopolitical Tensions Boost Digital Gold Amidst Market Volatility
    crypto

    Bitcoin as Safe Haven: Geopolitical Tensions Boost Digital Gold Amidst Market Volatility

    Explore how Bitcoin is emerging as a safe haven asset during geopolitical unrest, while the VIX provides insights into market volatility and crypto trades cautiously.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Kamin: Dollar Dominance Secure Despite Policy Threats
    finance

    Kamin: Dollar Dominance Secure Despite Policy Threats

    Federal Reserve veteran Steve Kamin assesses dollar resilience amid economic policy concerns and geopolitical shifts.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Wall Street Plummets as Iran Conflict Escalates
    finance

    Wall Street Plummets as Iran Conflict Escalates

    U.S. markets dive and the 'fear gauge' spikes amid ongoing Iran war, raising economic concerns.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Brent crude crosses $100 as Strait of Hormuz becomes new oil market focal point
    world

    Brent crude crosses $100 as Strait of Hormuz becomes new oil market focal point

    Brent crude surges past $100 as global markets reprice risk around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Dow Plunges Nearly 800 Points After Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War and Oil Shock
    finance

    Dow Plunges Nearly 800 Points After Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War and Oil Shock

    Markets tumbled as the Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing Iran conflict uncertainty and surging oil-driven inflation. Dow fell 1.6%, Nasdaq dropped 1.5%, VIX spiked 10%.

    4mo ago 1 min read