Wall Street Fear Index Jumps as Jobs Report Puts Markets On Edge

Wall Street Fear Index Jumps as Jobs Report Puts Markets On Edge·Barrons.com

The market's fear gauge was climbing on Monday after a blowout jobs report cemented the idea that the Federal Reserve won't cut interest rates by much–if at all–in 2025. The Cboe Volatility Index, which tracks S&P 500 options and trades under the ticker VIX, rose 11% to 21.

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