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Stay ahead of the market with the "VIX Report: The Cboe Volatility Index" podcast. Dive deep into the dynamics of the VIX, the premier measure of market volatility and investor sentiment. Our expert analysis, market insights, and interviews with financial professionals provide you with the knowledge to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers valuable information to help you make informed decisions. Subscribe now and never miss an update on the Cboe Volatility Index and its impact on global markets.

  1. 14H AGO

    VIX Falls to 24.33 as Market Volatility Eases and Investor Confidence Rises

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current spot price of 24.33 as of April 1, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets trade data. This reflects a percent change of -3.64%, or down 0.92 points from the previous close of 25.25. The CBOE website reports the VIX opened at 24.30 today, with a 52-week range from a low of 13.38 to a high of 60.13, indicating significant swings over the year. This decline aligns with calmer market sentiment, as the VIX measures expected near-term volatility in S&P 500 Index options over the next 30 days, often called the fear gauge. S&P Dow Jones Indices explains that VIX levels drop when stock prices rise steadily and no major disruptions loom, narrowing the anticipated trading range for the S&P 500. Underlying factors for the drop include reduced implied volatility, with Barchart noting current implied volatility at 112.91% and historical volatility at 149.85%. Business Insider data shows 30-day performance up 22.20% overall but with recent highs near 35.30 and lows at 20.28, suggesting a pullback from peaks around March 9, 2026. Fidelity Investments and Google Finance corroborate the previous close near 25.25 and intraday ranges like 23.50 to 25.35, pointing to easing turbulence after earlier spikes seen in FRED data up to 30.61 on March 30. Trends show the VIX negatively correlated with equity gains; Barchart links it to S&P 500 strength at 6,565.18 up 0.56%. Over three months, it's up 68.03% from December lows, per Barchart, but short-term cooling reflects investor confidence in steady markets ahead of April 15 options expiry, where strikes at 35.00 calls and 17.00 puts were most active on CBOE. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 2D AGO

    VIX Drops to 30.61 as Market Volatility Eases From Recent Spike Above 31

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at 30.61 as of market close on March 30, 2026, according to Optioncharts.io data. This reflects a percent change of -0.44 points, or -1.42 percent, from the prior session. FRED St. Louis Fed reports show the VIX closed at 31.05 on March 27, dropping to 27.44 on March 26, after 25.33 on March 25 and 26.95 on March 24. The recent uptrend from mid-March lows around 14 to 15 levels, per Investing.com historical data, spiked sharply last week amid market uncertainty, peaking near 31 before this slight pullback. Underlying factors for the percent change include heightened investor fears over S&P 500 volatility, as the VIX measures expected 30-day volatility via SPX options prices, per Cboe.com. The CBOE VIX3M dashboard notes related three-month volatility at around 28 on March 30, with a high of 28.92, signaling sustained but easing pressure from equity swings. Broader trends indicate a volatile March, with daily swings of 4 to 9 percent in recent sessions on Investing.com, driven by economic data and geopolitical tensions. This dip suggests calming markets post-spike, though levels above 20 remain elevated, historically flagging caution. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 5D AGO

    VIX Soars to 31.05 on March 27 Surge: Market Fear Gauge Jumps 13.16 Percent as Investor Anxiety Peaks

    CBOE Volatility Index Hits 31.05 Amid Sharp Daily Surge. The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX and often called the fear gauge for US equity markets, stands at a current sale price of 31.05 as of the March 27, 2026 close, according to Investing.com historical data. This marks a dramatic percent change of plus 13.16 percent from the prior days 27.44 level reported by the St. Louis Feds VIXCLS series on March 26. This spike reflects heightened investor anxiety, with the VIX calculated from weighted prices of S&P 500 put and call options across strike prices, per CBOE historical data descriptions. The jump from 27.44 on Friday underscores escalating expected volatility in US equities, potentially driven by market stress as the index breaks into the 30-plus extreme zone noted in TradingView Fibonacci analyses. Recent trends show volatility building: from 27.44 on March 26 to 31.05 on March 27, following a 26.49 open and high of 31.65. Earlier in March, VIX fluctuated wildly, dipping to 14.49 mid-month before climbing through 16s and 17s, with swings like a 21.89 percent gain to 20.38 and a 14.03 percent drop from 17.52. Investing.com data reveals a volatile uptrend, with March 27s 13.16 percent rise pushing past the 27-28 confluence resistance levels in TradingView forecasts, signaling potential for further whipsaws or pullbacks. Underlying factors include broader equity market jitters, as VIX rises inversely to S&P 500 confidence. The Cboe site emphasizes its role as the premier gauge of 30-day forward volatility, and this levels surge aligns with historical patterns of spikes during uncertainty. Futures data from Barchart notes ongoing trading in VIX contracts, with margins reflecting elevated risk. Analysts via TradingView highlight Fibonacci extension zones around 27-30 as reversal points, suggesting the current push to 31.05 could precede a 20-30 percent pullback if resistance holds, though momentum may carry it higher first. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. MAR 26

    # VIX Index Holds Steady as Market Volatility Remains Elevated in Late March

    I appreciate your request, but I need to clarify some important limitations with what I can provide. The search results provided do not contain real-time data from the CBOE VIX dashboard for today, March 26, 2026. The most recent VIX closing data in my search results is from March 24, 2026, which showed a closing value of 26.95 with a decline from the previous day's close of 30.04. I cannot access external websites or live dashboards, including the specific CBOE link you referenced. I also cannot generate current real-time pricing information beyond what appears in the search results provided. To create the article you've requested with accurate current VIX pricing and percent change data, you would need to: 1. Provide me with current VIX data directly, or 2. Access the CBOE dashboard yourself at the URL you mentioned to obtain today's specific sale price and percent change figures Once you supply those current numbers, I'd be happy to write the article in the format you've specified—as a conversational piece suitable for reading aloud, incorporating source information naturally into the narrative, staying under 3500 characters, and concluding with your requested thank you message and Quiet Please production credit. Would you like to provide the current data so I can proceed with creating the article? For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. MAR 24

    VIX Surges to 26.78 Amid Rising Market Fear: What This 11% Jump Means for Your Portfolio

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current sale price of 26.78 as of its latest close on March 20, 2026, according to FRED data from the St. Louis Fed updated March 23. This reflects a notable increase from 24.06 on March 19 and 22.37 on March 17, signaling rising market fear. The percent change since the last reported close shows a sharp uptick of about 11.3% from March 19 to March 20, with FRED reporting the jump from 24.06 to 26.78. Investing.com historical data corroborates volatility, listing March 13 at 27.19 after 27.29 on March 12, and earlier swings like 24.23 on March 11. Underlying factors for this percent change include heightened market stress, as the VIX often spikes on equity uncertainty. TradingView analysis notes the VIX approaching the 2.618 Fibonacci extension level near 24-25, with current positioning around 21.80 building toward ring boundary confluence, historically triggering 10-15% pullbacks after spikes. Broader trends show a 1-month period low of 13.58 on March 14 per Barchart, with the recent high pushing performance down -8.74% since late February, yet daily surges indicate progressive volatility cycles. Trends point to potential continuation: TradingView forecasts pullbacks at 2.618 then advances to 3.618 (27-28 area) by mid-June, and 4.618 (30+) later, with volume spikes confirming reversals. Commitment of Traders data from Barchart as of March 17 reveals non-commercials net short, adding pressure amid S&P 500 futures dips like ESM26 at 6,604.00 down 0.46%. Investors watch these levels closely, as VIX measures 30-day S&P 500 implied volatility from SPX options, per Cboe historical data explanations. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. MAR 21

    VIX Spikes to 26.78 Amid S&P 500 Volatility Surge and Oil Market Tensions

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a spot price of 26.78 as of March 20, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets trade data. This reflects an 11.31 percent increase, or 2.72 points, from the previous close of 24.06. Cboe reports this sharp rise amid heightened market expectations of near-term volatility in the S&P 500 Index, the VIXs underlying measure derived from SPX option prices. The index, often called the worlds premier barometer of investor sentiment, signals growing uncertainty, with the current level up significantly from recent sessions like 24.06 on March 19 and 25.09 on March 18, per FRED St. Louis Fed data. Contributing factors include elevated SPX skew in the 99th percentile, indicating rising downside risks, as noted in Cboe Derivative Market Intelligence insights. Recent US strikes and oil market tensions have pushed WTI 1-month implied volatility to 51 percent, though fears of supply disruptions have eased somewhat from peaks. Inflation expectations remain stable despite oil jumps, contrasting 2022 patterns. Trends show the VIX mean-reverting toward long-term averages, with its inverse relationship to the S&P 500 driving hedging demand. Active VIX options include 25.00 strike calls and 19.00 strike puts expiring April 15, 2026, per Cboe. Over the past week, levels fluctuated from 27.19 on March 13 to 22.37 on March 17, per Investing.com historical data, underscoring volatile sentiment. Market participants are using VIX futures and options for portfolio hedging, long or short volatility bets, and term structure trades amid this upswing. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. MAR 19

    VIX Drops 4.85% to 22.37 as Market Volatility Eases Amid Reduced Investor Fears

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current sale price of 22.37 as of the latest close on March 17, 2026, according to FRED St. Louis Fed data updated March 18. This reflects a percent change of negative 4.85 percent since the prior close of 23.51 on March 16, with the index dropping from recent highs amid easing market tensions. The VIX, often called the fear gauge, measures expected 30-day volatility in the S&P 500 based on option prices, as detailed by Cboe Global Markets. From March 13s peak close of 27.19 per Investing.com historical data, it has trended downward through March 17, signaling reduced investor anxiety. Key underlying factors include stabilizing S&P 500 option premiums after earlier spikes, possibly tied to resolved economic data releases or policy uncertainties earlier in the week. Investing.com records show volatility clustered around 24 to 27 from March 11 to 13 before the decline, with intraday swings like a 21.89 percent jump noted in recent sessions, now reversing as broader equity markets steady. This downtrend suggests calming conditions, though volatility remains elevated above the long-term average near 20. Watch for upcoming data like inflation reports that could reverse it. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. MAR 17

    VIX Volatility Index Falls to 25.82: Market Stress Remains Elevated Amid 27-Peak Pullback

    The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at 25.82 as of recent trading on Barchart.com, reflecting a percent change of -1.47 or -5.39% since the previous close. Optioncharts.io reports the VIX closed at 27.19 on March 13, 2026, down -0.10 or -0.37% from the prior session, while Investing.com historical data shows it at 27.19 open on that date after 27.29 the day before. This decline follows a volatile period, with the index hitting 27.85 high on March 13 per Investing.com, up from 24.93 on March 10. Tradingview analysis of VIX futures notes the spot level approaching 21.80 recently but targeting extension zones around 24-25, suggesting pullbacks amid Fibonacci circle confluences and ring touches that historically trigger 10-15% reversals. Broader trends indicate elevated market stress, as the VIX has swung from lows near 14-15 in prior weeks to peaks over 27, signaling shifting expectations of 30-day S&P 500 volatility based on SPX options pricing, per Cboe.com explanations. Underlying factors include erratic price action in higher extension levels like 27-28, where sustained momentum leads to whipsaws and 20-25% pullbacks, as detailed in Tradingview's Fib analysis. Historical data from Investing.com reveals a pattern of sharp spikes—like +21.89% jumps—followed by retreats, with current positioning near resistance boundaries pointing to potential consolidation before cycle resets. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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