VIX Jumps 35% in Last 24 Hours – Fear Rules Markets

By W+W Research (eToro Blog) The VIX index jumped to 42.67 in the last 24 hours. The index measures volatility of S&P 500 index options and is commonly used to gauge fear in the markets. The VIX normally stays between a reading of 20 and 30. With yesterday's negative data out of the United States, [...]