Markets9 May 2026
VIX slides toward 17 as oil retreat and tech rally restore risk appetite
via Yahoo Finance
The CBOE Volatility Index fell to the 16-17 range as markets shrugged off Iran war concerns, with oil pulling back and tech stocks surging. Fear gauge compression suggests dip-buyers are re-engaging. Index traders may find short-volatility strategies attractive if geopolitical risk premiums continue to deflate, though tail risk remains elevated.
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