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Intel options volume hit nearly 3 times its monthly average Thursday as tech stocks rebounded from the Fed's first rate increase since 2023

The most widely followed gauge of market fear and uncertainty was sliding on Wednesday, suggesting investors were feeling a little calmer ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, slipped 0.

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With oil prices pushing up to $104.50 a barrel as the U.S.-Iran conflict turns regional and the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.99%, two trip wires for the S&P 500 are flashing red. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, known as the S&P 500 fear gauge, has climbed to 17.8, but remains well below the 20 level that signals a loss of composure. Things have gotten so bad in the Middle East that a window may be opening for improvement, according to Marko Papic, chief investment strategist at BCA Research.

The market's go-to fear gauge was surging on Monday after three major AI CEOs caused for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, which dragged down chip and memory stocks. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, jumped by almost 2 points to just under 18 in early trading.

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Volatility has picked up in recent days as the market digests rising yields and oil prices along with seasonal headwinds. With everything going on, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. The VIX Index closed at 16.46 yesterday after briefly dropping below 14 last week.

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The Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.3%. It comes down to the “usual suspects,” notes Joe Mazzola, head trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab: oil, Treasuries, and tariffs. Reports that Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian oil facilities caused oil prices to spike today.

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Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday, tanking stocks. Despite today's moves, market volatility held relatively low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2%, or 627 points. The S&P 500 dropped 0.

Investors were feeling a little more on edge on Tuesday as a flare-up in oil prices drove bond yields higher. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, climbed by more than 1 point to 15.7. That implies traders expect daily swings of about 1% for the S&P 500.

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Wall Street's go-to gauge of fear and uncertainty was lower on Friday, suggesting investors are feeling calm at the end of what has been a confusing week for the market. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was down 0.

The market is pricing in a rate increase as the most likely outcome at the central bank's upcoming meeting, according to CME Fed Watch. Odds the Fed will announce an increase in rates on Sept. 16 ticked lower to 64% from 66% on Wednesday, though were still significantly higher than they were just last week. The slight pullback came after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said the recent rise in Treasury yields reflected a strong economy and signaled a wait-and-see approach to September's meeting.

The market's go-to gauge of fear and uncertainty was rising again on Wednesday as investors continued to fret about the run-up in bond yields. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, ticked up to 16.7 in early trading, suggesting traders expect daily swings of more than 1% for the S&P 500. The VIX was rising as the yield on the 10-Year Treasury note topped 4.8%.

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Near-term market uncertainty is rising as investors navigate an unclear Fed policy path, inflation risks and geopolitical risks. Volatility ETFs can help hedge downside risks.

Investors were feeling on edge Tuesday as an uptick in bond yields dragged down stock futures. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was up 0.9 points to just under 16 in early trading. That implies Wall Street expects daily swings of about 1% for the S&P 500.

Consider what is perhaps the most commonly cited rationale: The inflationary impact of federal government debt, which earlier this month eclipsed the $40 trillion mark. After all, as Wes Crill, a vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors, points out, debt level concerns have been around for a while. The inflation threat that many bond investors face is from unexpected inflation—which, by definition, is unexpected.

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U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, led by a tech rally after semiconductor giant NVIDIA issued a robust revenue forecast, reassuring investors about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

The market's go-to fear gauge was still signaling calm on Friday, although that may not tell the whole story. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was flat at 14.5 in early trading. It started the week at just over 15.

U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday after the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index showed that inflation remains elevated, while some investors waited for semiconductor giant NVIDIA's earnings later in the day.

U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday as tech stocks rebounded following a sell-off earlier in the session, while a drop in bond yields brought some relief to investors.

The temperature of the market was rising ahead of the open Wedensday on what could be a key day on Wall Street. The Cboe Volatility Index, or Vix, also known as the market's fear gauge, was up 1.8% ahead of inflation data and Nvidia earnings.