^VIX - CBOE Volatility Index
| Previous close | 11.80 |
| Open | 11.76 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 11.10 - 12.03 |
| 52-week range | 8.56 - 50.30 |
| Avg. volume | 0 |
Bloomberg•4 days agoHedge-Fund Veteran Shuns Volatility Wagers This Time Round
Stephen Diggle, who co-founded a hedge fund that made $2.7 billion on volatility wagers during the global financial crisis, isn’t betting on similar fluctuations now even as central banks begin to roll back years of extraordinary stimulus. Governments and central banks worldwide now see themselves as “guardians of the capital markets” and will always be ready to provide liquidity to prevent a repeat of the unprecedented price swings a decade ago, said Diggle, the chief executive officer of family office Vulpes Investment Management. “Generally we’ll have less super liquidity in future, so I expect generally slightly more volatility,” said Diggle, who is based in Singapore.
- Zacks•16 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, Ladder Capital, JMP Group, Alliance Resource Partners and CONSOL Coal Resources
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, Ladder Capital, JMP Group, Alliance Resource Partners and CONSOL Coal Resources
- FX Empire•27 days ago
What is VIX and How Can You Trade It?
The CBOE VIX uses the S&P 500 Index (SPX) options to capture the expected volatility for the next 30 days. The VIX is a great tool to determine the overall market sentiment and can be used as a tradable instrument.
- Investing.com•last month
Weekly Comic: S&P Almost Back To All-Time Highs Despite Plethora Of Bearish Factors
Investing.com - The S&P 500 was marginally higher on Thursday, putting it just half a percent away from the all-time high it reached it January, testifying to the strength of the world's biggest economy and corporate sector.
- Bloomberg•2 months ago
Bull Market Bashers Can’t Cry Complacency
At the same time, the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, has fallen steadily to levels last seen just before the plunge despite the rise in global trade tensions, political unrest and major central banks talking about joining the Federal Reserve in cutting back on extraordinary stimulus measures. At about 16 times earnings estimates for 2019, the S&P 500 is cheaper now than in late January despite profit forecasts rising to about $178 a share from $161 then.
Market Realist•2 months agoUS Markets Pulled Back on July 19, Sentiment Weakened
The S&P 500 closed at a 5.5-month high price level on Wednesday and clocked the second consecutive daily gain. On Thursday, nine out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower. The release of stronger-than-expected earnings reports boosted the S&P 500 on Wednesday.
Market Realist•2 months agoWhat to Expect from Payment Processing Companies in H2 2018
Payment processing companies like Mastercard Incorporated (MA) and Visa Inc. (V) expect to see a hit in their payment volumes moving forward. Consumer confidence is expected to be impacted by trade tensions.
- Yahoo Finance•2 months ago
Chart: Markets don't care about Trump's trade tweets
Trump’s tweets on trade matter fairly little for major markets, according to a new note from Goldman Sachs.
Market Realist•2 months agoWhy Did US Markets Move Higher on July 17?
After gaining for two consecutive trading weeks, the S&P 500 started this week on a mixed note by losing momentum on Monday. Carrying forward the weakness, the S&P 500 opened lower on July 17. However, the S&P 500 regained strength as the day progressed and closed at 5.5-month high price levels.
Market Realist•2 months agoUS Markets Started This Week on a Mixed Note
The S&P 500 closed at 5.5-month high price levels last week and clocked the second consecutive weekly gain. The S&P 500 opened slightly higher on Monday and traded with mixed sentiment throughout the day. On July 16, eight out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower.
Yahoo Finance•3 months agoMarkets up after strong jobs data offset trade war worries
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Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Were Strong before US Import Tariffs on China
The S&P 500 pulled back on Tuesday and broke the three-day gaining streak. US markets were closed on July 4 for Independence Day. However, US markets regained strength on Thursday. The S&P 500 opened higher on July 5 and closed the day at two-week high price levels. On Thursday, ten out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day higher. Strength in the IT and consumer staples sectors supported the market. However, weakness in the energy sector limited the market’s gains.
Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Lost Strength, Increased Caution in the Market
After declining for two consecutive trading weeks, the S&P 500 started this week on a stronger note and opened higher on Tuesday. However, the market lost strength as the day progressed and closed lower. On July 3, five out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower. Weakness in the IT and financials sectors weighed on the market. However, strength in the telecom services and energy sectors limited the market’s losses.
Market Realist•3 months agoWhy Did US Markets Rebound on June 28?
The S&P 500 lost strength on Wednesday and closed the day at four-week low price levels. On June 28, the S&P 500 started the day on a mixed note, regained strength, and moved higher as the day progressed. On Thursday, nine out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day higher. Strength in the telecom services and IT sectors supported the market. However, weakness in the utilities and energy sectors limited the market’s gains.
Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Closed Lower on June 27
After declining on Monday, the S&P 500 regained stability on Tuesday and closed the day positive. Carrying forward the strength, the S&P 500 opened higher on Wednesday. However, the market lost strength as the day progressed and the S&P 500 closed June 27 at four-week low price levels. On Wednesday, eight out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower. Weakness in the IT and consumer discretionary sectors weighed on the market. However, strength in the energy and utilities sectors limited the market’s losses.
- Market Realist•3 months ago
Why Did US Markets Close Higher on June 26?
After closing lower last week, the S&P 500 started this week on a weaker note by declining to the lowest levels traded in June on Monday. However, the S&P 500 opened higher on June 26 and closed slightly higher. On Tuesday, six out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day higher. Strength in the energy and consumer discretionary sectors supported the market. However, weakness in the consumer staples, telecom services, and financials sectors limited the market gains.
Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Are Weak amid Tech Sell-Off and Trade War Concerns
The S&P 500 pulled back last week and broke the three-week gaining streak. Carrying forward the weakness, the S&P 500 opened lower on Monday and declined to the lowest levels traded in June. On June 25, nine out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower.
Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Are Weak amid Trade War Concerns
After gaining for three consecutive trading weeks, the S&P 500 opened this week on a weaker note by closing lower on Monday. On June 18, the S&P 500 opened the day lower and traded with weak market sentiment. Eight out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower on Monday. The weakness in the telecom services, consumer staples, and healthcare sectors weighed on the market. However, strength in the energy and utilities sectors limited the market losses. Market sentiment
- Bloomberg•3 months ago
Inverted Yield Curve Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Pray for the global economy. For much of the past year or so, investors and economists have anxiously watched the relentless shrinkage of the gap between short- and long-term U.S. bond yields to the narrowest levels since 2007. Within the past two months, the yield on an ICE Bank of America index of government bonds due in seven to 10 years has fallen below the yield on an index of bonds due in one to three years for the first time since the first half of 2007.
- Market Realist•3 months ago
What Could Increase Market Volatility This Week?
US equity markets (VOO) remained largely unchanged in an eventful week that ended on June 15. Trade war uncertainty, geopolitics, and monetary policy decisions failed to dent investor confidence. The three central bank meetings solidified the divergent monetary policy narrative as the Fed remained hawkish. The European and Japanese central banks are likely to continue with the accommodative policy for the time being. The announcement of tariffs on Chinese imports reignited investor worries, but the impact was minimal.
Market Realist•3 months agoUS Markets Regained Strength on June 14
After gaining in the first two trading days of the week, the S&P 500 pulled back on Wednesday. Following the pullback, the S&P 500 opened higher on June 14 and closed the day with limited gains. On Thursday, seven out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day higher. Strength in the utilities, consumer discretionary, and telecom services sectors supported the market. However, weakness in the financials and industrials sectors limited the market gains.
- Zacks•3 months ago
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Fifth Third Bank and Associated Banc-Corp
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Fifth Third Bank and Associated Banc-Corp
