VIX Plunges as Geopolitical Risks Ease, S&P 500 Recovers Rapidly

27 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 21

The VIX, Wall Street’s key volatility index, dropped 44% in three weeks as US-Iran tensions eased and the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
This sharp decline in market fear coincided with the S&P 500 erasing its war-related losses and returning to prewar levels within eight trading sessions.
Historically, such rapid VIX falls often precede equity market rallies, though analysts caution that sudden shocks or policy changes could still impact sentiment.

Is the VIX's historic plunge a true sign of market health or a deceptive calm?

Can the S&P 500 rally continue if the Fed ignores easing tensions and holds rates?

With the Iran ceasefire expiring, will Wall Street's 'fear gauge' spike again?

How might US rate volatility create lasting economic damage in emerging markets?

As US-Iran talks stall, will oil prices surge back toward their recent $114 peak?

Beyond geopolitics, how is Apple's CEO transition quietly reshaping tech stock stability?