The Cboe Volatility Index spiked to 22 shortly after market open, but cooled soon after. This happened as stocks wavered in the first few minutes of trading, before settling modestly higher. The VIX m ...

Speculators' net short positions at three-year high, which some interpret as a sign of imminent turbulence or market reversal (CFTC/Bloomberg) Short bets by hedge funds on the so-called fear index, ...

What were the key theme(s) for your business in 2025? 2025 was defined by heightened volatility and an intensified focus on risk management. Growth in short-dated options trading and retail ...

With the Federal Reserve slated to lower rates in its upcoming meetings, many anticipate that one asset class likely to benefit from these adjustments is U.S. small-cap equities. Since the market ...