U.S. Stocks Decline as Tech Sector Sell-Off Sparks Volatility Surge
Major U.S. equity indexes fell sharply while the VIX (volatility index measuring market fear) jumped, reflecting investor anxiety amid a broad technology sector downturn.
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VIX (Volatility Index): A key measure of expected stock market volatility calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).
Tech Rout: A significant and rapid decline in technology stock prices, often triggered by investor risk aversion or poor earnings results.