The Stock Market’s Fear Gauge Signals Alarm as Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs
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President Trump’s latest tariff threats sent the stock market’s fear gauge spiking above a key level. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, jumped north of 50 on Monday, a level that signals fear in markets. The VIX is a measure of implied volatility ahead in the S&P 500.