The CBOE VIX Volatility Index peaked above 41.00 on Friday as stocks tumbled. The CBOE VIX (VXX) rose on Friday, hitting levels not seen since June as investors geared up for next week’s presidential race. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday high of 41.09 on a scale of 1-100, where 20…
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Dow Wraps Up Worst Month Since March as Presidential Election Looms
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market declined sharply on Friday. U.S. stocks declined sharply on Friday, with the Dow wrapping up its worst monthly performance since the March liquidity crisis. All of Wall Street’s major indices reported losses on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) falling 155.54 points, or 0.6%, to 26,503.57.…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Declines as Stocks Rebound
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index pulled back sharply on Thursday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) was back on the defensive Thursday, as U.S. equity markets rebounded on election polling optimism. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday low of 35.63 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It would…
Stocks Rebound After Blowout GDP Report
U.S. stocks rose sharply as U.S. GDP rebounded in the third quarter. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market rallied on Thursday after government data showed a record rebound in third-quarter GDP growth. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) rallying 139.29 points, or 0.5%,…
VIX Daily Update: Fear Index Hits 40 for the First Time Since June
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index spiked on Wednesday as stocks extended their slide. The CBOE VIX (VXX) rose sharply on Wednesday, as surging Covid cases and pre-election jitters weighed on risk sentiment. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday high of 40.52 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical…
Stocks Extend Selloff as Covid Cases Continue to Rise
U.S. stocks extended their downfall on Wednesday, as Covid-19 cases continue to surge. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market declined sharply on Wednesday, as rising Covid-19 cases cast a dark shadow on the global economic recovery. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished in negative territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) plunging…
VIX Daily Update: Fear Index Hovers Near 6-Week High as Election Looms
The CBOE VIX was little changed on Tuesday but continued to trade near six-week highs. The CBOE VIX (VXX) traded within a narrow range on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious heading into the November election. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday high of 33.77 on a scale of 1-100 where 20…
Stocks Sputter as Stimulus Hopes Fade
U.S. stocks struggled on Tuesday, as investors turned their attention to corporate earnings and the election. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market were under pressure Tuesday, as investors became more convinced that a stimulus deal wouldn’t be reached before the election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) was Wall Street’s worst performer on Tuesday.…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Spikes Along With Covid Cases
CBOE VIX Volatility Index rose sharply on Monday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) rose on Monday, as pre-election jitters and a resurgence of Covid cases dragged equity markets lower. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday high of 33.68 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It would eventually…
Stocks Crash as Pre-Election Stimulus Hopes Fade
U.S. stocks are under pressure again, as pre-election jitters sweep markets. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market declined sharply on Monday, as investors started to lose hopes for a pre-election stimulus deal. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished sharply lower at the beginning of the week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA)…
VIX Daily Update: Markets on Edge as Election Nears
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Drifts Lower to End the Week
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index edged lower on Friday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) drifted slightly lower to end the week, as investors dissected the latest presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday low of 27.28 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the…
Stocks Finish Mostly Higher Following Trump-Biden Debate
U.S. equities finished mostly higher on Friday, though plunging Intel stock weighed on the Dow. U.S. equity markets finished mostly higher on Friday, though gains were limited following a less chaotic presidential election. Wall Street’s major indices diverged at the close, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) falling 27.04 points, or 0.1%, to 28,336.62.…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Dips as Stocks Rally
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index drifted slightly lower on Thursday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) was back on the defensive Thursday, as stocks staged a modest rally on stimulus optimism. Thie Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index touched an intraday low of 27.68 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It would…
U.S. Stocks Rally as Jobless Claims Hit 7-Month Low
Stocks rose modestly on Thursday as jobless claims fell unexpectedly. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market advanced on Thursday, as investors reacted to better than expected unemployment data. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) climbing 152.84 points, or 0.5%, to 28,363.66. The broad…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Ebbs as Stocks Falter
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index ended slightly lower on Wednesday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) declined modestly on Wednesday, as investors continued to monitor stimulus discussions in Washington. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index reached an intraday low of 28.50 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It would eventually settle…
Stocks Decline in Final Hour as Stimulus Talks Continue
Stocks traded lower on Wednesday amid stimulus negotiations. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors continue to monitor stimulus talks in Washington. Wall Street’s major indices settled lower after a back-and-forth session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) declined 97.97 points, or 0.4%, to 28,210.82. The…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Ebbs as Stocks Recover from Monday Selloff
CBOE VIX Volatility Index flat-lined on Tuesday as stocks recovered. The CBOE VIX (VXX) hovered in neutral territory on Tuesday, as risk-on sentiment returned to the markets after a volatile start to the week. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index reached an intraday low of 28.29 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents…
Stocks Rally on Stimulus Optimism; Energy Companies Up Big
U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday after a tumultuous start to the trading week. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market rallied on Tuesday, as investors recouped some of their losses from Monday’s session. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) rising 113.07 points, or 0.4%,…
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Rises as Stocks Fall
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index rose on Monday as equities tumbled. The CBOE VIX (VXX) advanced at the beginning of the week, as Democrats and Republicans remained deadlocked on a new stimulus deal. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index reached an intraday high of 29.69 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the…
Stocks Plunge Amid Ongoing Stimulus Deadlock
Dow, U.S. stocks declined sharply on Monday in a session marked by heavy volatility. The Dow and broader U.S. stock market tumbled on Monday, reversing earlier gains as investors began to doubt the possibility of a new stimulus deal before the election. All of Wall Street’s major indices declined sharply at the beginning of the…
Oct. 18 VIX Trader Webinar: Volatility Returns as Presidential Election Nears
VIX Daily Update: Volatility Declines for the First Time in 5 Days
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index edged lower on Friday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) was back on the defensive Friday, falling for the first time in five days as equities consolidated. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index reached an intraday low of 26.19 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It…
Stocks End Volatile Week on a Softer Note; Dow Rallies 112 Points
Stocks end a turbulent week on a mixed note following the release of upbeat retail sales data. The Dow and broader U.S. stock finished mixed on Friday, as investors dissected the latest news on the economy and Covid-19 vaccine trials. All of Wall Street’s major indices finished in positive territory for most of the day…
VIX Daily Update: Fear Index Rises for Fourth Straight Day
The CBOE VIX Volatility Index continued higher on Thursday. The CBOE VIX (VXX) rose on Thursday, as stocks struggled following the release of disappointing economic numbers out of Washington. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index reached an intraday high 29.06 on a scale of 1-100 where 20 represents the historical average. It would eventually…