Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Hits 2026 Low
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street's 'fear gauge', has reached its lowest level in 2026, indicating growing investor complacency. This comes despite warnings from strategists that markets typically experience increased volatility during this time of the year. The low VIX suggests investors are less anxious about market fluctuations, which could potentially lead to a correction.7 sourcesSee all sources