Futures contract trading in VIX index futures spiked 8% as

Futures contract trading in VIX index futures spiked 8% as traders hedge against potential earnings season surprises. Volatility term structure steepened, suggesting the market is bracing for sharp price swings in equities. Let’s say you get a $300,000 mortgage . With a 30-year term and a 6.28% rate, your monthly payment toward the principal and interest would be about $2,471 , and you’d pay $489,444 in interest over the life of your loan — on top of that original $300,000. Propane futures volumes thrive on global price volatility Brent futures touched $84.50, triggering buy-side momentum among energy hedge funds anticipating upward price pressure into August.