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U.S. Equity Futures Drop Sharply as Volatility Index Rises

S&P futures fall 1%, Nasdaq 100 declines 1.5%, while VIX (U.S. volatility index) gains almost 3%, signaling increased market uncertainty.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX (U.S. volatility index): A measure of expected market volatility based on S&P 500 index options, often referred to as the 'fear gauge'.
  • S&P futures: Derivative contracts representing future delivery of the S&P 500 index, used to hedge or speculate on market movements.
  • Nasdaq 100: A stock market index comprising 100 major non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.