VIX heads into Wednesday at 15.01 after 3.29 percent drop
Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
VIX heads into Wednesday at 15.01 points after falling 3.29 percent on Tuesday, as lower volatility accompanied a record close for the S&P 500. Cboe listed the VIX spot price at 15.01 points as of October 6, 2026, while Investing.com recorded a 0.51-point decline from the previous close.
Tuesday's market backdrop
The VIX move tracked a constructive equity session. The S&P 500 closed at 7,818.93 points, up 0.58 percent, while the 10-year Treasury yield eased 4.2 basis points to 5.269 percent, according to Swingfolio. The Nasdaq Composite also advanced, while the Russell 2000 declined.
Fed minutes ahead
The next scheduled volatility catalyst is the Federal Reserve's release of minutes from its September 15-16 meeting at 2:00 p.m. ET on October 7. The Federal Reserve lists the minutes on its October 7 calendar. The document follows the September rate decision and will provide details on policymakers' discussion of inflation and further rate moves.
The VIX enters Wednesday below Tuesday's close, with the Fed minutes scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET as the next event on the US market calendar.
