U.S. Stock Futures Fall as CBOE Volatility Index (Wall Street fear gauge) Jumps After Iran Peace Talks Fail

The brief market update points to weaker Sunday night futures trading and a rise in volatility after reported peace talks involving Iran failed.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Stock futures: Derivative contracts tied to stock indexes, used to indicate expected market direction before regular trading opens.
  • CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): A widely watched measure of expected U.S. stock market volatility, often called Wall Street’s fear gauge.