VIX Report

VIX at 25.25: Markets Exhale After Major Volatility Spike Yesterday’s panic is fading fast. The VIX closed at 25.25 on March 31st, down sharply from 30.61 the day before-a 17.51% single-day collapse that signals meaningful relief across equity markets. This report breaks down what that recovery means, whether it’s sustainable, and what traders should watch…

VIX at 30.61: Markets Signal Extreme Fear as Volatility Surges The VIX currently stands at 30.61, marking a critical juncture in market sentiment. While the index ticked down slightly from yesterday’s 31.05, a loss of just 0.44 points (-1.42%), the broader picture reveals something far more concerning: volatility has exploded by 3.66 points (+13.58%) over…

VIX at 31.05: Fear Spikes as Markets Enter Extreme Volatility Zone The VIX stands at 31.05 today, representing a dramatic surge in market fear and uncertainty. This report breaks down what this extreme reading means, how it compares historically, and what traders should watch as volatility remains elevated. VIX Close with Mean, Median and Mode…

VIX at 27.44: Markets Enter Stress Territory as Fear Spikes 8% The VIX currently stands at 27.44, marking a sharp jump of +2.11 points (+8.33%) in a single session. This level signals that market participants are pricing in genuine concern about near-term equity movements, and we’re now solidly in what traders call the “stress zone.”…

VIX at 25.33: Markets Step Back From Peak Stress The VIX currently sits at 25.33, down 1.62 points (6.01%) from yesterday’s close of 26.95. While still elevated and signaling meaningful market anxiety, today’s pullback suggests fear is cooling after a volatile stretch. This report breaks down what current volatility levels mean for traders, how the…

VIX at 26.95: Markets Enter High-Stress Territory The VIX currently stands at 26.95, marking a significant shift into elevated volatility territory. This 3.06% daily jump from yesterday’s 26.15 reading reflects genuine market stress, with the index climbing 7.41% over just five trading days. Today’s report breaks down what this level means for traders, why short-term…

VIX at 26.15: Backwardation Signals Elevated Near-Term Fear The VIX currently stands at 26.15, reflecting a market environment where anxiety about short-term moves exceeds confidence in longer-term stability. Markets are pricing in meaningful uncertainty over the next week and month, even as six and twelve-month volatility expectations remain slightly elevated. Today’s report unpacks what this…

VIX at 26.78: Markets Shift Into Higher Stress Territory The VIX currently stands at 26.78, up 11.31% from yesterday’s close and marking a significant move into the elevated volatility zone. This reading tells us that market participants are pricing in considerably more uncertainty than we saw just one week ago. In this report, we’ll break…

VIX Volatility Report – March 20, 2026: Elevated Fear Easing as Market Stabilizes Executive Summary The VIX closed at 24.06 on March 19, 2026, declining 1.03 points (-4.11%) from the previous day and falling 3.13 points (-11.51%) over the past five trading days. This elevated volatility reading sits 4.61 points above the two-year mean of…