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VIX Volatility Index

VIX恐慌指数 · FRED series VIXCLS

What this indicator tells you

The market's fear gauge, derived from S&P 500 options. Above 30 usually means panic.

How the anomaly score works

Each day we compare the latest change of this series with the distribution of its own recent changes (last 30 observations). A z-score beyond roughly ±2 means the latest move is unusually large for this series - worth a second look, not a verdict. Snapshot date: 2026-11-01.

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Flagged in the anomaly archive

This indicator appeared on the daily anomaly board on 5 archived snapshot day(s):

2026-10-202026-10-242026-10-252026-10-262026-10-27