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Investing • June 6, 2026

VIX Watch: Why the Fear Index Just Spiked Above 21

The VIX just woke up. After spending much of the past month grinding around the mid-teens, the Cboe Volatility Index jumped to around 21.5 on Friday, pushing back above the psychological 20 line. That does not mean “market crash.” But it does mean one thing very clearly: investors are suddenly paying more for protection. Table […]

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