Volatility Views 699: Something is REALLY Spooking This Market

VIX spiked from ~17 to over 22 intraday during taping, with futures term structure behaving abnormally versus historical patterns.

• VIX spikes live on-air: VIX cash jumped from roughly 16.85 to above 22 intraday during the show, up over 3.6 points from about a week prior near 14.91, before settling near 19.
• Catalysts debated: Hosts cite hot CPI earlier in the week, AI valuation worries, and a Treasury Department dealer questionnaire about bond buybacks/auction demand as possible triggers for rising yields and equity selling.

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