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Market Watch · Dec 23, 2025 7:28 PM EST Markets

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ shows investors feeling confident heading into 2026 — and overlooking some big risks

The VIX has been on a wild ride this year, but it is on track to finish 2025 at or around its lowest level since December 2024.

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ shows investors feeling confident heading into 2026 — and overlooking some big risks
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