Stock Futures Fall as VIX Rises on Escalating Middle East Tensions

Risk sentiment weakened in Sunday night trading as stock futures declined and the VIX (Wall Street volatility index) jumped amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The Cboe Volatility Index, a benchmark that tracks expected stock market volatility and is often used as a gauge of investor fear.
  • Stock futures: Derivative contracts that reflect expected moves in stock indexes before regular market trading begins.