Whipsaw market actions leaves traders looking for direction. The 'fear gauge' might offer a clue

2026-05-13 13:25 •
Volatility in the S&P 500 as measured by the Cboe VIX Index ended down on Tuesday, despite a brief pop to 19.01, the highest since April 28.
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