$Cboe Volatility Index(.VIX.US) is near 18 might need to prepare for it to increase and markets will move sharply up or down.
VXX tracks an index with exposure to futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility Index with average one-month maturity. Exposure resets daily.
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$Cboe Volatility Index(.VIX.US) is near 18 might need to prepare for it to increase and markets will move sharply up or down.
$Cboe Volatility Index(.VIX.US)
Despite mixed macro news, the market stayed resilient. Inflation was slightly hotter, jobless claims were stronger, and tariff headlines added uncertainty. Still, the NASDAQ moved higher. That price action matters.
The main focus for me is the VIX. It dropped back into the 19s and fell more than 5 percent. Fear has eased compared to earlier in the week. It is not complacent, but it shows improving sentiment.