Two Scenarios Traders Are Watching

Greg Bender from Bloomberg discusses the recent market volatility, focusing on stock options and the S&P 500. He highlights the bullish trend in the long term, despite short-term fluctuations. The discussion includes potential scenarios for market movements and an analysis of the VIX, indicating increased volatility across various markets. Traders are positioning for a return to the mean for the VIX, but market conditions could change rapidly.

What is the current trend for stocks according to the discussion?

What two scenarios are option traders considering for the upcoming week?

What does the speaker suggest could happen if the market breaks below this week's low?

How did the VIX behave earlier in the week according to the discussion?

What positioning are traders taking in the VIX market as mentioned in the conversation?