Wall Street's ‘Fear Gauge' Spikes To Highest Level Since November As Trump Escalates Greenland Threats

ToplineThe Cboe Volatility Index, often referred to as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” surged Tuesday and approached a three-month high, as President Donald Trump escalated his tariff threats against European countries amid his bid to take control of Greenland. Trump said he would impose tariffs on European countries that deployed military personnel to Greenland.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.Key FactsThe Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, increased nearly 28% over the last day to around 2 ...