VIX insanity, plus shenanigans in the studio.
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Volatility Review: The VIX has traded below 20 for 37 straight days, the longest such streak in 13 months. The gauge slid 2.2 percent to 13.64 at 9:48 a.m. in New York.
Russells Weekly Rundown:
- VIX Options: A strong volume week – particularly Wednesday. Total 6.83m (5.32m Calls, 1.51m Puts)
- SEC extends test period to curb U.S. market volatility
- Big Earnings Week: GOOG, Goldman, INTC, IBM, MSFT, NFLX, SBUX, Southwest, United Airlines, YHOO.
- Crude Oil: OIV/OVX – 43.50, almost touched 80 back in mid-February.
- Gold: GVZ 17.90 – well off recent highs.
Crystal Ball: What are the VIX predictions? To review, last week:
- Mark L. – 15.5
- Mark S. – 14
- Russell – 17
This week:
- Mark S. – 13.50
- Russell – 16
- Mark L. – 14.5