VIX rises 2.47 percent in afternoon trading as Fed minutes loom
Published on 10/07/2026 at 18:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
VIX traded at 15.38 points at 12:36 p.m. ET on October 7, 2026, up 2.47 percent from the previous close of 15.01 points. The index was higher as U.S. stocks weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's release of its September meeting minutes. Finance data showed the index had opened at 15.21 points and traded between 15.21 and 16.01 points.
Fed minutes due at 2:00 p.m. ET
The Federal Reserve was scheduled to publish the minutes at 2:00 p.m. ET, according to Reuters. The minutes cover the September 15-16 meeting, when policymakers raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent.
The document was expected to show a wider debate over the next policy steps. Investing.com reported that markets were focused on the balance between officials favoring further tightening and policymakers arguing for patience.
Market environment
VIX futures were quoted above spot volatility, while the volatility curve remained in contango, according to Saxo. The 10-year Treasury yield was reported at 5.31 percent in the same market assessment.
The next immediate catalyst was the Federal Reserve's minutes at 2:00 p.m. ET on October 7, 2026, followed by the next U.S. trading session on October 8, 2026.
