VIX volatility holds elevated after economic data batch

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 13:00 UTC+01:00 (+0100), United States, Chicago

News category : Market Structure and Financial Stability Events

On December 16, 2025 the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) stayed elevated as investors digested a variety of macroeconomic signals, including the delayed U.S. employment report, falling oil prices, and chills in risk appetite. A higher implied volatility reading signifies that traders were actively seeking protection against downside risks in equity markets. The sustained VIX level is a root market-structure signal that can influence derivative prices, hedging strategies, and risk management decisions across institutional and retail participants. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Overall market impact

Light neutral market impact - strength score : 60/100

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Impacted instruments :

VIX

S&P 500 options

Equity derivatives

Hedging products

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