Dow Futures Fall More Than 400 Points as VIX Rises on Iran War Concerns

The brief market update says U.S. stock futures dropped sharply while the VIX (Wall Street volatility index) climbed as fighting involving Iran continued.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The Cboe Volatility Index, often called Wall Street’s fear gauge, measures expected short-term stock market volatility.
  • Dow futures: Financial contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average that indicate how U.S. stocks may open.