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U.S. Stock Futures Slip as VIX (Cboe volatility index) Jumps on Iran Tensions

Futures indicate a lower open while the VIX (Cboe volatility index) spikes amid the Iran conflict; such risk-off moves can also pressure Bitcoin and stablecoins (price-pegged cryptocurrencies) as investors cut exposure to volatile assets.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX (Cboe Volatility Index): A benchmark that reflects expected 30-day S&P 500 volatility from options prices; often called the market’s fear gauge.
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value, usually pegged to the U.S. dollar, used for transfers and hedging.
  • Stock Index Futures: Derivatives tied to equity benchmarks that trade before cash markets open, indicating likely opening direction.