Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge was edging up Thursday from a low level, as investors digested reports on jobless claims and wholesale inflation. The Cboe Volatility Index was up a slight 0.2% at ...
To wit, trading in put options tied to the Cboe Volatility Index VIX, known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," soared on Friday relative to trading in call options. A barometer that measures activity in ...