Market volatility in 2024 has remained surprisingly low despite global tensions and economic shifts, with the VIX averaging just 15.5 points—the lowest since 2019. “The VIX reflects the macroeconomic uncertainty embedded in the economy,” says Garrett DeSimone, Ph.D., Head of Quantitative Research at OptionMetrics. “Without a sustained liquidity crisis or systemic risks, volatility has stayed remarkably subdued.”
Stock Volatility in 2024 Hasn’t Been This Low in Five Years
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