Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Hits 2026 Low, Strategists Warn Against Complacency

The VIX, often referred to as Wall Street's 'fear gauge,' has reached its lowest point since 2026, prompting strategists to caution investors against becoming too complacent ahead of a typically turbulent market period.

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'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last

A falling VIX points to growing investor complacency ahead of a traditionally turbulent time for markets, strategists warn.

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Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Hits 2026 Low, Strategists Warn Against Complacency

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'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last

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