The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX

Quick Read The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is down nearly 4% year-to-date and off 5% from a month ago, while the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has fallen 6% in the past month as the VIX climbs toward the 30 threshold amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices above $100 a barrel. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen from 4% to 4.4%, indicating inflation and supply disruption fears rather than a traditional risk-off flight to safety. The Iran conflict is driving immediate volatility through crude oil spikes and in ...