Vix Shows Market Positioned for Further Risk-On Move: BNP’s Boutle

The video discusses current market trends, focusing on the VIX and its implications for market risk. It highlights the high short interest in VIX futures and the market's positioning for a risk-on move. The potential impact of a phase one trade deal is analyzed, noting that the market has largely priced in a benign outcome. The resilience of the dollar and the performance of US assets are also discussed, with expectations for a trade deal by year-end.

What does a high short interest in VIX futures indicate about market sentiment?

• Stable market conditions

• A bullish outlook

• Market uncertainty

• A bearish outlook

How has the market reacted to the potential phase one trade deal?

• The market is ignoring it

• The market is highly volatile

• The market has largely priced it in

• The market has not priced it in at all

What is the market's expectation regarding the December 15th tariff hikes?

• The market expects them to be delayed

• The market expects them to be implemented

• The market expects them to be increased

• The market is indifferent

How has the US dollar performed throughout the year?

• It has been volatile

• It has been weak

• It has been declining

• It has been resilient

What is the market's concern level regarding the delivery of the phase one deal?

• Extremely concerned

• Very concerned

• Moderately concerned

• Not too concerned