Trick or trend: Bets increase on rise in VIX fear index ahead of Fed meeting
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Greece. EuroZone deflation. A slowing economy in China. An uncertain calendar at the Federal Reserve. In February the U.S. market was willing to look past all these and other issues. In March they’ve moved to the top of mind again
Beyond VIX: Indexes that track volatility in gold, oil, currencies, and Treasuries
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The oil market has taken a hit this morning from a larger than expected increase in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories. Inventories increased by 10.3 million barrels from the previous week
Traders are betting that volatility will bounce back to January levels after a very calm February
The bets on higher volatility are back on. The Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index, otherwise known as the VIX or the “fear index,” fell 36% in February as the major U.S. stock indexes moved to new highs.
VIX fear index moves lower with a sigh of relief; remains in swing trade range
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As swell as it is to have the U.S. markets moving up again, I think those analysts who have flagged the potential importance of the high volatility of volatility right now deserve attention.
Suddenly everyone wants to buy on the dip again
European stocks rallied on the beginning of asset purchases by the European Central Bank and speculation that the bank would expand its purchases to corporate bonds from the current purchases of covered bonds by December. U.S. stocks are rallying on “good news” that a terrible earnings report and guidance from IBM (IBM) yesterday didn’t tank the market.
It’s back! Volatility that is
Remember that volatility begets volatility. The rapid increase in stock market volatility just about guarantees that volatility will continue to increase over the next few weeks
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