Last Updated: 12 hours ago Wall Street's Fear Gauge Rises After a Calm Spell By Adam Clark Fears of unexpected losses in the loan portfolios of regional banks are jolting the stock market out of its calm. CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Oct. 17, 2025: Dow Rises After Trump's China Comments The Cboe Volatility Index, which tracks S&P 500 options and trades under the ticker VIX, was up 6.8% at 27.04 in early trading on Friday, its highest level since April. A reading above 20 is typically seen as a sign of r ...