Investors are monitoring volatility amid Middle East tensions, with VIX rising, but stock futures up

From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-06-23 06:14:00

Investors are closely watching market volatility as the crisis in the Middle East unfolds. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose to just under 21, indicating higher stress levels among traders. Concerns over potential retaliation from Iran following U.S. bombings of nuclear sites are driving uncertainty, but stock futures are slightly up and crude prices are stable.

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