Let’s look at the volatility in the equity markets. The following chart shows the VIX Volatility Index. With the VIX Volatility Index a reading of under 20 indicates that investors are ‘complacent’, meaning a ‘risk-on’ sentiment, while a reading over 30 indicates investors are ‘fearful’ with a ‘risk-off’ sentiment. In the last couple of days the VIX has jumped […]
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