Vix futures live spot monitors indicate VIX futures live

Spot monitors indicate VIX futures live steady around 16.4, with traders awaiting corporate bond issuance news that could shift volatility sentiment. Ok, so the VIX does not reflect high risk. But shouldn’t we care what the next president will do? It turns out, no. At one point on Friday, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) soared nearly 20% from its close on Thursday, touching a lunchtime high of 22.18, which was only the highest absolute level since March 18 and the largest percentage increase since March 10. VIX futures live are hovering at 16.5 as options expirations approach. Historical averages suggest elevated volatility during expiry weeks, particularly in April and October cycles.