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  • VIX Holds Steady at 19.09 Amid Market Stability and Cooling Economic Concerns in February 2026

    VIX Holds Steady at 19.09 Amid Market Stability and Cooling Economic Concerns in February 2026
    Feb 21 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current spot price of 19.09 as of February 20, 2026, according to the Cboe Global Markets website. This reflects a percent change of 0.00 percent from the prior session, showing stability in implied volatility for the S&P 500 Index.

    The VIX, often called the fear gauge, measures expected market turbulence over the next 30 days based on S&P 500 option prices. Cboe reports this level amid recent fluctuations: FRED data from the St. Louis Fed shows the VIX closed at 20.23 on February 19, down from 19.62 on February 18 and a peak of 21.20 on February 16. Investing.com historical data notes earlier readings like 17.79 on February 10 and 21.77 on February 5, indicating a volatile period with swings from 14.49 to 21.90 in recent weeks.

    Underlying factors for the flat change include steady equity markets and cooling economic concerns, per Cboe's volatility updates. Implied volatilities rose modestly last week on anticipation of economic data, but equity vols stabilized post-Fed meeting despite some uncertainty from Powell's comments. Broader trends show a decline from mid-February highs around 21-22, as seen in Perplexity Finance and FRED series, signaling reduced fear after a retracement from S&P 500 record highs due to valuation worries. VIX futures on Cboe Futures Exchange trade higher, with near-term contracts at 23.52 down 1.02, pointing to expected rises in volatility ahead, alongside shifts in tech vs. small-cap volatility and precious metals sentiment.

    This stability suggests markets are pricing in balanced risks, though weekly expirations and upcoming data could spark moves.

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  • VIX Drops 1.1% on Choppy Stock Market Session: Analyzing Volatility Trends

    VIX Drops 1.1% on Choppy Stock Market Session: Analyzing Volatility Trends
    Feb 17 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX or fear gauge, stands at a current sale price of 20.60, reflecting a percent change of down 1.1 percent or minus 0.22 points from the prior close. This data comes directly from the Cboe website dashboard as of February 13, 2026, and is corroborated by Zacks Investment Research and Nasdaq market news for February 17, 2026.

    The decline occurred on Friday amid a choppy stock market session where the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1 percent to 49,500.93 after swinging from a 292-point gain to a 367-point loss intraday. Sector performances were mixed, with Technology Select Sector SPDR down 2.6 percent, Financials Select Sector SPDR down 2 percent, Energy Select Sector SPDR down 1.8 percent, and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR down 1.8 percent, while Utilities Select Sector SPDR rose 1.5 percent. Trading volume totaled 18.61 billion shares, below the 20-session average of 20.75 billion. Advancers led decliners on the NYSE by a 2.57-to-1 ratio, but decliners edged out on Nasdaq by 1.92-to-1.

    Underlying factors for the VIX drop include lower overall market fear despite tech and financial sector weakness, as more stocks advanced than declined on the NYSE. Recent historical data from FRED at St. Louis Fed shows the VIX closed at 20.82 on February 12, up from 17.65 on February 11 and 17.79 on February 10, indicating a sharp intraday spike earlier in the week before settling lower. Investing.com historical rates confirm volatility around mid-February, with levels hovering between 17 and 21 amid broader equity retracements from record highs due to valuation concerns and cooling economic signals.

    Trends point to stabilizing volatility after a weekly uptick, with Cboe VIX futures showing nearby contracts like February 2026 at a last price of 22.55, down 0.24, suggesting markets anticipate moderate ongoing swings tied to economic data releases. The VIX remains above its long-term average of around 20, signaling persistent but easing investor caution.

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  • Volatility Surge: VIX Spike Signals Market Uncertainty Ahead

    Volatility Surge: VIX Spike Signals Market Uncertainty Ahead
    Feb 14 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current sale price of 20.60 as of the latest close on February 13, 2026, according to Investing.com data. This reflects a percent change of down 1.06 percent from the previous session's close of 20.82 on February 12.

    The St. Louis Fed's ALFRED database confirms the February 12 close at 20.82, up sharply from 17.65 on February 11, signaling a 18 percent daily surge that day amid rising market uncertainty. Perplexity Finance and FX Empire data align closely, showing intraday highs near 22.40 on February 13 before the pullback.

    This recent volatility spike traces to underlying factors like heightened investor fears over S&P 500 options pricing, as the VIX measures 30-day implied volatility from SPX puts and calls, per Cboe Global Markets' methodology. The jump from 17.65 on February 11 through 20.82 on February 12 suggests reactions to economic data releases or geopolitical tensions, with a modest retreat on February 13 indicating some stabilization. Trends show the VIX hovering in the 15 to 21 range over the past two weeks, per Investing.com historicals, well above the 12 to 15 calm levels but below panic thresholds over 30. Recent patterns include a 21.89 percent pop earlier in February from 16.72, followed by choppy trading, pointing to persistent but contained equity market jitters.

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  • Volatility Index Dips Amid Market Calm: VIX Stands at 17.36 as of February 9, 2026

    Volatility Index Dips Amid Market Calm: VIX Stands at 17.36 as of February 9, 2026
    Feb 10 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, currently stands at a spot price of 17.36 as of February 9, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets data. This reflects a percent change of -2.25%, or down 0.40 points, from the prior close.

    Investing.com historical data shows the VIX closed at 17.76 on February 6, 2026, after ranging from a low of 17.27 to a high of 21.49 that day, following a sharper drop from 21.77 on February 5. The St. Louis Fed's VIXCLS series confirms the February 6 close at 17.76, with earlier sessions at 18.64 on February 4 and 18.00 on February 3, indicating a recent downtrend from mid-20s peaks earlier in the month.

    This decline aligns with broader market calming after heightened uncertainty. Cboe reports note implied volatilities easing post-Fed meeting, despite equity gains, as SPX fixed-strike vols adjusted with spot prices in a "spot up, vol up" pattern last week. Barchart technicals for VIX futures reveal a 5-day moving average of 19.2050 with a -2.42% price change, and a strong 9-day Directional Index of 52.34 favoring negative direction, signaling bearish momentum. Recent Cboe insights highlight volatility widening between tech and small caps amid sector rotation, with precious metals skew flipping to puts on downside gold risks.

    Over the past sessions per Investing.com, the VIX swung wildly: +21.89% on one day, then -14.03%, showing choppy trends before settling lower. FRED data points to next release on February 10, potentially influencing intraday moves. Overall, receding macro fears like Fed uncertainty and economic cooling signals are driving the pullback, though futures like February 2026 VIX at 22.55 suggest elevated expectations ahead.

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  • Volatility Index Drops Amid Stabilizing Oil Markets: Insights into the VIX's Latest Movements

    Volatility Index Drops Amid Stabilizing Oil Markets: Insights into the VIX's Latest Movements
    Feb 7 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a spot price of 17.76 as of February 6, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets data. This reflects an 18.42 percent decline, or a drop of 4.01 points since the previous close.

    The VIX, often called the fear gauge, measures expected near-term volatility in the S&P 500 based on option prices. Cboe reports this sharp drop follows a volatile week, with the index closing at 21.77 on February 5 per Investing.com and FRED St. Louis Fed data, up from 18.64 on February 4 and 18.00 on February 3. Earlier, it hit 16.34 on February 2, showing a quick spike and reversal.

    Underlying factors include stabilizing oil markets after US strikes, as noted by Cboe, where WTI 1-month implied volatility eased from 68 percent to 51 percent amid reduced fears of supply disruptions from Iran. Unlike the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis, US inflation expectations held steady despite oil jumps. The VIXs mean-reverting nature also plays in, trending back toward long-term averages after spikes, with its inverse tie to S&P 500 gains likely aiding the decline as equities steadied.

    Trends show a 52-week range of 13.38 low to 60.13 high per Cboe, with recent sessions fluctuating: percent changes like +4.35 percent, -1.63 percent, and -9.35 percent in prior days from Investing.com. VIX futures settled around 20.85 for February dates, hinting at lingering caution, while expected moves for February 11 options are plus or minus 2.27 or 12.2 percent per OptionCharts.

    This pullback signals easing investor anxiety, though volatility products remain key for hedging amid geopolitical risks.

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  • Moderate Volatility Persists in VIX, Tracking S&P 500 Trends and Oil Market Stability

    Moderate Volatility Persists in VIX, Tracking S&P 500 Trends and Oil Market Stability
    Jan 29 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a spot price of 16.85 as of January 28, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets data. This reflects a percent change of 3.06 percent, up 0.50 points from the prior close.

    Cboe reports this VIX spot price at 9:15 PM on January 28, marking an increase amid stable oil markets following recent US strikes, with WTI one-month implied volatility easing from 68 percent to 51 percent as supply disruption fears subside. The VIX, a key barometer of 30-day expected volatility from S&P 500 options, shows mean-reversion tendencies, trending toward long-term averages over time, per Cboe analysis.

    Recent trends indicate moderate volatility. FRED St. Louis Fed data lists the January 27 close at 16.35, up from 16.15 on January 26 and 16.09 on January 23, but below the 52-week high of 60.13 and above the low of 13.38, as noted by Cboe. Earlier in January, Investing.com historical data shows fluctuations, with January 2 at around 14.85 open and values dipping to 14.20 on December 29, 2025, before climbing, suggesting investor sentiment stabilizing after year-end dips.

    Underlying factors include the VIXs inverse relationship with the S&P 500, where rising stock prices often suppress volatility, and options pricing implying slight premiums over realized volatility, enabling arbitrage strategies. Cboe highlights reduced oil shock impacts on US inflation expectations compared to past events like 2022, contributing to this uptick without broader panic.

    Market participants use VIX futures and options for hedging equity declines or betting on volatility shifts, with recent data showing calm despite geopolitical tensions.

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  • Volatility Rises: VIX Climbs 2.11% to 15.97 Amid Stable Oil Markets

    Volatility Rises: VIX Climbs 2.11% to 15.97 Amid Stable Oil Markets
    Jan 24 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, currently stands at a spot price of 15.97 as of January 23, 2026, according to the Cboe website. This reflects a percent change of up 2.11 percent, or 0.33 points, since the last reported close.

    The VIX, often called the fear gauge, measures expected near-term volatility in the S&P 500 Index based on option prices. Cboe reports this latest spot price from trade data as of 9:15 PM on January 23, marking a modest uptick amid stable oil markets following recent US strikes, with WTI implied volatility easing from 68 percent to 51 percent as supply disruption fears fade. Unlike the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis, US inflation expectations have held steady despite oil price jumps, per Cboe analysis.

    Historical data from Investing.com shows the VIX closed at 16.09 on January 23 after trading between 15.68 and 16.09, down from 15.64 on January 22 but up from earlier in the week amid swings—20.09 on January 20 amid higher volatility, then easing. The CBOE site notes a 52-week range of 13.38 low to 60.13 high, with the index exhibiting mean-reversion toward long-term averages, a key trait driving futures shapes.

    Recent trends indicate declining overall volatility after peaks, tied to steady equities and abating geopolitical risks, though VIX futures like the January 28 expiry hover higher around 22-23 levels on Cboe Futures Exchange. Equity portfolios often use VIX products to hedge S&P 500 drops, given its inverse relationship, and implied volatility has edged up modestly on economic data anticipation.

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  • VIX Ticks Up Slightly, Reflecting Stabilizing Market Volatility

    VIX Ticks Up Slightly, Reflecting Stabilizing Market Volatility
    Jan 20 2026
    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at 15.86 as of this morning's market data from Cboe Global Markets. This reflects a slight uptick of 0.13 percent, or 0.02 points, from the prior close reported by Cboe.

    FRED data from the St. Louis Fed shows the VIX closed at 15.84 on January 15, down from 16.75 on January 14 and 15.98 on January 13, indicating a general calming trend in market volatility over the past week. Cboe reports this within a 52-week range of 13.38 low to 60.13 high, with the current level near recent lows.

    The modest percent change upward stems from stabilizing oil markets post-U.S. strikes, as noted by Cboe, where WTI one-month implied volatility eased from 68 percent to 51 percent amid reduced fears of supply disruptions. Unlike the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis, U.S. inflation expectations have held steady despite oil price jumps, per Cboe's analysis. Broader equity futures like E-mini S&P 500 at 6,926 show mild gains of 0.26 percent on TradingView, supporting lower spot VIX readings, while VIX futures for January trade higher around 18.95 to 20.11, signaling some hedging ahead.

    Recent historicals from Investing.com and Perplexity confirm volatility swings, with daily changes like plus 4.35 percent on one session and minus 9.35 percent another, but the spot VIX has trended downward from mid-teens highs earlier this month, reflecting investor confidence amid steady economic signals.

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