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27 Jul 2023

Forward S&P 500 Performance by VIX Decile

While a low VIX indicates that investors are complacent and signal that unexpected negative events could push the VIX upwards (and thus equity markets downward), a low VIX reading isn’t necessarily something to fear. As shown on this chart courtesy of Todd Sohn, it is a typical characteristic of bull markets. Source: J-C Parets

26 Jul 2023

The market has NO FEAR. Extremely little risk priced for the FOMC meeting.

Chart shows SPX 1 week implied volatility skew within one week of FOMC meetings. Source: TME, Nomura

28 Mar 2023

This is the first time the MOVE index has reached 200 with a VIX index below 40!

It is very rare that the volatility of the Treasury bond market (MOVE Index) is much higher than the volatility of the equity market (VIX Index)! The current level of the MOVE index should be accompanied by a VIX above 30 at least! How long will this dichotomy last? Source : Macrobond

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