VIX surges while SPX remains steady: What’s behind the anomaly?

In the world of finance, the VIX and the SPX have long shared an inverse relationship, serving as reliable indicators of market sentiment. However, recent data has unveiled a startling anomaly... Over a 3-month period, while the SPX experienced a clear decline in bullish sentiment, the VIX... skyrocketed. This divergence becomes even more pronounced in a narrower 1-month window... But what could be the cause of this unexpected shift? What does this suggest about the future of the market? Join us in Alpha as we...