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VIX Closes at 13.60 on December 26, 2025: A Modest Uptick Amid Stable Market Volatility

VIX Closes at 13.60 on December 26, 2025: A Modest Uptick Amid Stable Market Volatility

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 The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, closed at 13.60 on December 26, 2025, up 0.97 percent from the previous market day's close of 13.47, according to YCharts data sourced from the Chicago Board Options Exchange. This slight uptick marks a modest increase in expected market volatility after a period of decline.

The VIX, often called the fear gauge, measures the market's anticipated 30-day volatility based on S&P 500 index option prices. It tends to rise when stocks fall and ease during rallies, reflecting investor uncertainty. YCharts reports the current level at 13.60, with CBOE's own site showing a spot price of 13.92 as of late December 26, indicating stability in low-teens territory after hitting a 52-week low around 13.38.

The 0.97 percent gain follows a downtrend from mid-December peaks. On December 18, the VIX spiked to 16.87 amid broader market jitters, possibly tied to year-end positioning and geopolitical tensions like US strikes affecting oil volatility, as noted in CBOE commentary. Since then, it steadily fell to 13.47 on December 24, then edged up. Over the past month, values dropped from highs near 26.42 in late November, signaling calming markets with S&P 500 strength at 6812.63. Year-over-year, it's down 7.67 percent from 14.73, underscoring mean-reversion toward long-term averages.

Underlying factors for the recent percent change include abating oil supply fears, with WTI implied volatility easing from 68 percent to 51 percent per CBOE, and steady US inflation expectations despite oil jumps. Low VIX readings suggest investor complacency, though historical spikes like 80.86 in 2008 remind of rapid shifts.

Looking ahead, next data comes December 29. Keep watching for S&P 500 cues driving VIX moves.

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