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Stock Futures Mixed as VIX Falls After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Markets opened the week with varying performance, while the VIX volatility index declined following news of U.S. forces apprehending Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The Cboe Volatility Index, measuring market expectations of near-term volatility based on S&P 500 index options.
  • Stock Futures: Contracts to buy or sell stocks at a predetermined price on a future date, often used to gauge market sentiment before trading opens.
  • Volatility Index: A financial metric that tracks expected market fluctuations over a specific period, commonly used as a fear gauge.