The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) has slipped below 17 to 16.55, settling comfortably into the 15 to 20 range that markets consider business as usual, a remarkable turnaround after a bruising stretch that pushed the fear gauge to a March peak of 31.05. The roughly 39% collapse over the past month tells the story of ... The CBOE VIX Falls to 16 Level as Risk-On Trade Returns to Market
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The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) is in a whipsaw trajectory, trading between 17.32 and 18.73 in today’s session alone, a range of 8.2% in this uncertain market climate. The move lands amid a dense macro week: blowout earnings from four mega-caps, a $725 billion AI capex revelation, Q1 GDP of 2.0%, and a Fed rate hold ... VIX in Whipsaw on Sticky Inflation, Fed Dissent and Lofty AI Capex
The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 2% Monday, breaking its longest winning streak on record after “The Big Short” investor Michael Burry disclosed fresh short bets on chipmakers. Monday’s chip selloff snapped an unprecedented 18-day rally and arrived without a sector-specific fundamental catalyst — but with a high-profile bear newly on the tape and seven SOXX constituents reporting earnings this week. Burry Bets Chips ‘Return To Earth’ — SOXX Snaps Longest Rally Ever On 18-Day Streak On Friday a