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- VIX: Also known as the Volatility Index, it measures market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 index option prices.
- Stock Futures: Contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase or the seller to sell a stock at a predetermined future date and price.
- Credit Crunch: A financial situation where lenders reduce lending, tightening credit availability in the market.