CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX)

The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, measures the options market’s expected 30-day volatility for the S&P 500. On October 28, the VIX was recently around 17.5after a brief move from roughly 15 to 20, while its authoritative regular-session change was -0.74%. Recent volatility reflected hotter inflation data, higher interest rates, AI-financing concerns, and geopolitical tension.