Volatility Index

VIX: Fear gauge surges to 14-month high as poll heat grips D-Street

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Mumbai: India’s Volatility Index, or VIX, a fear gauge of the stock market, surged to a 14-month high fuelled by growing expectations of sharp swings in equities in the run-up to the outcome of the general elections early in June. The index, which gained 2.7% on Tuesday to close at 17.05, has gained over 35% … Read more

Sensex: Sensex@72K: Bulls turn up the heat in December

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Mumbai: Indian equities surged almost 1% on Wednesday to close at record levels, mirroring the strength in global markets, which have been boosted by optimism over the likelihood of interest rate cuts next year. The Sensex closed above 72,000 for the first time, while the Volatility Index or VIX – a popular fear gauge – … Read more