Vix futures price commodity market swings

Commodity market swings, especially in crude, are subtly influencing "VIX futures price", as energy-driven inflation fears remain on the radar for volatility traders. Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 16.28 yesterday. Think of price volatility as a battle between fear and greed. Extremes in fear and greed can cause volatile price movements. When greed is dominant and prices are moving up, you might not consider protecting your portfolio from downside risk. But when fear becomes dominant, you might wish you had a portfolio protection strategy in place—and you might pay up for some sort of protection . Volatility can be vicious and costly, so keep an eye on it. As of today, "VIX futures price" trends indicate a tighter volatility range compared to last week’s sell-off. Options traders show reduced hedging demand, suggesting cautious optimism in equities. This moderation could reverse quickly if geopolitical headlines push risk-off sentiment.