Why Markets Fear Volatility ‘fear Gauge’ Is Boosting Turmoil

Markets go up and down; the amount they move is their volatility. In normal times, traders like a dose of volatility, and betting on its levels has become a market of its own. But these are not normal times, and worries are growing that extreme financial turbulence may now be feeding on itself.

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    11/26/2024 - 4:49 am | View Link
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