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Jan 15, 2026
Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' is rising — here's how investors can protect their portfolios before it's too late
U.S. markets have been fairly calm so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the VIX or the stock market's "fear gauge," from creeping higher.
MarketWatch
Jan 15, 2026
These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000
More stocks are making new 52-week highs and volatility is low.
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