Wall Street’s ‘Fear Index’ Jumps Over 25%, Hitting Its Highest Level Since March 2023

The VIX, or Volatility Index, is an essential financial metric developed by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) that quantifies market expectations of near-term volatility, particularly over the next 30 days, based on the prices of S&P 500 index options. Often referred to as the “Fear Index” or “Fear Gauge,” the VIX is pivotal in […] source: https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2024/08/wall-streets-fear-index-jumps-over-25-hitting-its-highest-level-since-march-2023/