US VIX
CBOE Volatility Index
Current
18.25
Change
+0.22%
Signal
Domain
Risk & Currency
Current Assessment
Below 15, markets are complacent and risk-taking is broad-based. Above 25, fear dominates and correlations across all risk assets — including Indian equities — rise sharply as global funds de-risk indiscriminately. Above 35 signals panic-level deleveraging.
Watch level: Sustained readings above 25 warrant defensive positioning regardless of India-specific fundamentals.
About This Indicator
The market's implied 30-day volatility on S&P 500 options — Wall Street's fear gauge. It is the single fastest-moving read on global risk appetite, and India rarely decouples from a genuine US VIX spike.
Publisher
CBOE
Frequency
Real-time
Type
Leading
Sector Impact
When US VIX RISES
When US VIX FALLS
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Historical Data
| Date | Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 18.25 | +0.04 | +0.22% |
| 28 July 2026 | 18.99 | +0.32 | +1.71% |
| 27 July 2026 | 17.60 | -0.98 | -5.27% |
| 24 July 2026 | 18.78 | +0.08 | +0.43% |
| 23 July 2026 | 18.03 | +1.39 | +8.35% |
| 22 July 2026 | 16.89 | -0.16 | -0.94% |