VIX · The Fear Gauge
NORMAL
Is the market too calm?
Volatility is about average.
Volatility is climbing.
AVG ~20
17.8
VIX 17.8 — 2.2 below its long-run average. Calm.
Higher than 52% of all readings since 1990.
HOW THIS IS MEASURED
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FRED · as of Sep 2026 · computed
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