Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 217 points, or 0.5%, after experiencing a drop of over 500 points earlier in the session [1] - The S&P 500 index fell by 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.7% [1] Volatility Indicators - The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reached a high of 19.27 before retracting, indicating increased market volatility [1] - A VIX level above 20 is considered a threshold that signals heightened levels of market fear and volatility [1]

Group 1 - The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has reached its lowest level since April 2 [1]