VIX Shoots to 8 Month High

The video discusses the Fear Index, which measures market volatility in the U.S., particularly focusing on the VIX index and its recent 24% rise, the highest in over two months. It highlights the S&P 500's recent volatility, with significant daily changes and a notable drop since its peak. Despite this, experts predict a 6% rise by year-end. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding market volatility and the Fear Index's role in indicating market trends.

What does the Fear Index, also known as the VIX index, measure?

• The unemployment rate

• The price of gold

• Market volatility in the United States

• Interest rates

How many single-day moves exceeding 1% did the S&P 500 experience in the first seven days of October?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

What was the average daily change in the S&P 500 over the past 15 days?

• 0.9%

• 1.1%

• 0.7%

• 0.5%

According to Bloomberg's survey, what is the projected S&P 500 level by the end of the year?

• 1900

• 1950

• 2000

• 2050

What was the percentage increase in the Fear Index, marking the most significant rise in over two months?

• 12%

• 30%

• 18%

• 24%