VIX closes 6.1 percent higher as yields and oil pressure stocks
Published on 10/08/2026 at 21:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- VIX ended October 8, 2026, at 16.00 points, up 6.1 percent from the previous close.
- Higher Treasury yields and rising oil prices increased pressure on U.S. stocks and lifted volatility.
- Initial jobless claims fell to 197,000, below the 200,000 consensus estimate.
- Preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
VIX ended Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 16.00 points, up 6.1 percent from Wednesday's close of 15.08, as higher Treasury yields and rising oil prices pressured U.S. stocks. Cboe data showed the index at 16.00 points with an open of 15.68 and a previous close of 15.08.
Initial jobless claims for the week ended October 3 fell to 197,000, below the 200,000 consensus estimate. StoneX said the labor data reinforced expectations for a higher-for-longer Federal Reserve policy path.
Yields and oil drive the volatility move
U.S. bond yields rose for a second session as oil prices fueled inflation concerns. The benchmark 10-year yield reached 5.305 percent in late-morning trading, while the 30-year yield was 5.666 percent, Reuters reported. The market also focused on a USD 22 billion 30-year Treasury auction.
The increase in volatility followed Wednesday's hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and fresh pressure in the Treasury market. The VIX's move remained below the levels associated with a broad market shock, but it marked a clear increase from the prior session.
What comes next
On Friday, October 9, 2026, preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET, with a consensus estimate of 48.1. Kiplinger also lists inflation expectations in the release, keeping consumer conditions and price pressures in focus for volatility markets.
