VIX Shoots to 8 Month High

VIX Shoots to 8 Month High

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Five

Seven

Ten

Three

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

0.9%

1.1%

0.7%

0.5%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1900

1950

2000

2050

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

12%

30%

18%

24%