Vix futures live ticked up to 17

VIX futures live ticked up to 17.2 in mid-day trading, reflecting increased hedging demand before major tech earnings. Equity analysts suggest S&P 500 may see tighter ranges unless volatility breaks above “Door-to-door, the commute is 2.5 hours to get into King’s Cross, but the reality is that it can be anything from four to seven hours. I got stuck in Doncaster the other week and had to pay out to get a taxi home.” The VIX Index measures traders' expectations for how much the S&P 500 might move in either direction, up or down, over the next 30 days, using options prices. When the VIX is high, traders are thought to be skittish, contemplating large swings in prices and when the VIX is low, investors are considered to be calm and complacent. Market breadth has narrowed, with VIX futures live holding at 16.5 despite a pullback in large-cap stocks. Options data show elevated put buying, hinting that institutional players are preparing for short-term turbulence.