RBC's Silverman: Equity Volatility Is Finally Waking Up

The video discusses the expected rise in market volatility, particularly focusing on the VIX index and its seasonal patterns. It explores the effectiveness of hedging strategies in the current market environment, highlighting the challenges faced by investors. The discussion also covers short positions and market dynamics, emphasizing the importance of timing and catalysts for positioning. The impact of economic events, such as the US payrolls report, and political events, like midterm elections, on market volatility is analyzed, noting the difficulty in predicting these events' effects.

What is the significance of the upcoming US payrolls report in relation to market positioning?

How do political events impact the derivatives market according to historical trends?