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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Wall Street’s fear gauge — the VIX — saw second-biggest spike ever on Wednesday
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Wall Street’s fear gauge — the VIX — saw second-biggest spike ever on Wednesday

Last updated: December 19, 2024 9:06 am
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The Federal Reserve’s decision to scale back its rate-cutting campaign sent shockwaves through Wall Street on Wednesday, causing the VIX, also known as the fear gauge, to spike by the second biggest percentage in its history. The CBOE Volatility Index surged 74% to close at 27.62, marking a significant increase from its level earlier in the day.

This sharp rise in the VIX came after the central bank announced that it would only lower interest rates twice next year, as opposed to the four cuts previously projected in September. Investors, who had been relying on low rates to sustain the bull market, were caught off guard by the news, leading to a 1,100-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

A value above 20 in the VIX typically indicates heightened fear in the market. Throughout the year, the VIX had remained below this threshold, causing concern among investors who believed that the market had become too complacent. The VIX is calculated based on the prices of put and call options on the S&P 500, with a spike suggesting that investors are rushing to purchase put options as protection in the event of a market decline.

Despite Wednesday’s dramatic increase, there was another notable surge in the VIX earlier in 2024. On Aug. 5, fears of a U.S. recession and a significant unwind in the yen carry trade led to a 65% jump in the VIX, closing above 38. The index briefly surpassed 65 on an intraday basis that day.

As of Thursday, the VIX had retreated slightly above the 20 handle, down more than 25% from the previous day’s levels. This volatility underscores the uncertainty and anxiety gripping the markets as investors navigate the evolving economic landscape.

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In conclusion, the Federal Reserve’s policy shift has rattled investors and sparked a surge in market volatility, reflected in the sharp rise in the VIX. As the market continues to adjust to the new reality of fewer rate cuts, investors will be closely monitoring the VIX and other indicators for signals of market sentiment and direction.

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