Dollar Muscle, Quiet Fear: Vol Brief 05/20/2026

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May 20, 2026 U.S. trading had the look of a risk-off day, stronger…

Rates Bite, Vol Pops as Oil Risk Lingers 05/18/2026

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Volatility finally took its seat at the table Friday. Stocks…

Yields Jump, Tech Slips, Vol Wakes Up | May 15, 2026

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Volatility woke up on Friday as investors swapped record-high…

Hot CPI Keeps the Vol Floor Firm 05/13/2026

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Volatility did what it often does after a headline-grabbing macro…

CPI Pops, Oil Jumps, VIX Softens 05/12/2026

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At a glanceEquities: Risk-off tape after a hot CPI and an oil…

Calm VIX, Loud Headlines: 05/07/2026

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Thursday’s volatility tape read like a tight game with a nervy…