Which matters more to stocks: the bond market or AI risks? The volatility gauge might offer an answer
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-15 04:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, Technology
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When it comes to two of the main threats to the U.S. stock market right now, traders in the options pits are making it clear which boogeyman is scarier and and potentially more disruptive to the AI trade.Volatility measured by the Cboe VIX Index jumped to 18 Monday and options trading on the gauge surged to more than double the 30-day average volume as semiconductors and data-center stocks dragged on the S&P 500 Index.
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