Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ surges to highest level since May. Here’s what investors should know
1. VIX rises significantly amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. 2. The VIX reached 22.76, highest since May 23. 3. Investors show complacency with summer rally; volatility measures diverge. 4. Signs of market turbulence emerged in late September. 5. Credit market issues could pose a bigger threat than trade tensions.