Market Volatility Refresher: The Good, the Bad, and the Sentiment Paradox

The stock market has seen heightened volatility in recent weeks, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) fluctuating sharply. The VIX, often called the market’s “fear gauge,” has spiked above 20 multiple times but has struggled to maintain those levels, suggesting intermittent fear rather than sustained panic. Market volatility often stirs mixed emotions among investors. Most see it […]