The only factor that pushes the VIX index higher or lower is the primary determinate of options prices, implied volatility.
Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, which are nothing short of a mess.
Bear markets have unique characteristics that create opportunities for traders and investors with their fingers on the pulse of markets.
Elon Musk is the world’s wealthiest person, and his interests run far beyond the EV world.
Gold is the world’s most durable form of money that transcends borders. Governments worldwide classify gold as a foreign exchange reserve.
The index that measures the US dollar against other leading world reserve currencies has made higher lows and higher highs.