Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Jumps as Much as 48% Intraday, Biggest Rise Since April 2025
Summary
- The Chicago Board Options Exchange’s Volatility Index (VIX) surged as much as 48% intraday, marking its biggest jump since April 4, 2025.
- The report said the latest rise in volatility was driven by a sharp selloff led by technology stocks and the unwinding of existing equity-market positions.
- Even after the spike, the VIX remained below 25, well short of levels seen at the start of the Iran war and the peak reached in April last year.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
The Cboe Volatility Index, known on Wall Street as the fear gauge, jumped as much as 48% intraday. It was the biggest rise since April 2025, when the U.S. announced sweeping tariffs.
Walter Bloomberg reported on November 5 that the VIX climbed as much as 48% during the session, marking its largest gain since April 4, 2025. At the time, financial markets tumbled after U.S. President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs.
The latest spike in volatility came amid a sharp selloff led by technology stocks, as investors unwound existing positions in the equity market.
Even after the surge, the VIX remained below 25. That was lower than levels recorded at the start of the Iran war and well below the peak reached after the tariff announcement in April last year.
JH Kim
reporter1@bloomingbit.ioHi, I'm a Bloomingbit reporter, bringing you the latest cryptocurrency news.