Fri, Oct 16 08:56 PM

Wall Street's fear gauge is ripping. Traders see it going even higher

CNBC•Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 07:28 PM•2 min read

The sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed the VIX above 22 for the first time in four months. A cluster of trades suggests it could go even higher.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/16/wall-streets-fear-gauge-is-ripping-traders-see-it-going-even-higher.html)

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