Investors will be attentive to the evolution of markets already possible statements of the Federal Reserve, which could influence global feeling.
The vix index, which shows the Securities market expectations On 30 -day volatility it is often called the “Fear indicator“From Wall Street, It flew almost 52% to 45.61 points, The highest level since April 2020after China imposed retaliation tariffs on the United States, according to TrainingView data.
The increase, together with the strong liquidation of the futures of the US stock market indices, It promoted operators to increase estimates of the federal reserve interest rate cuts At 116 basic points this year, compared to the 100 basic points before the news about China arrived in the media, according to the CME Fedwatch tool.
What follows for markets?
An elevated vix can indicate More turbulence in financial marketsbut it also usually marks inflection points if central banks or governments intervene with support measures. In this case, without immediate intervention signs, the risk of a prolonged fall in the actions and a greater risk aversion remains latent.
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Investors will be attentive to the evolution of markets already possible statements of the Federal Reserve, which could influence global feeling. Meanwhile, volatility will continue to be a key factor in investment decisions in the coming weeks.
How does the VIX work?
He Vix It is calculated from the prices of the options of the S&P 500 (SPX), specifically short -term options. Its value reflects the implicit volatility of these options:
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High Vix (> 30): Indicates high uncertainty or fear in markets, usually in periods of financial crisis, recession or geopolitical events.
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