The VIX index fell 14% for the year, with tariff panic peaking at 60

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2025.12.31 21:26

The VIX index, known as the "fear gauge," rose by 0.6 points or 4.3% on Wednesday, closing at 14.95.

For the year, the VIX index has fallen by 14%. The index once soared to the 60 level after U.S. President Trump announced global tariffs in April