VIX at 17.67 as U.S. session volatility eases 9.20 percent
Published on 11/11/2026 at 18:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSVIX falls as U.S. stocks recover
- The VIX stood at 17.67 at 18:52 Berlin time on November 11, down 9.20 percent from the previous close.
- The decline followed an early rebound in technology and artificial-intelligence shares, supported by CoreWeave results and a recovery in Nvidia.
- The U.S. session was still underway, so the reading was an intermediate level rather than a closing value.
The Cboe Volatility Index was at 17.67 at 17:52 UTC on Wednesday, November 11, equivalent to 18:52 in Berlin. That put the index 1.79 points, or 9.20 percent, below its previous close of 19.46. The reading was recorded during the U.S. trading session and therefore does not represent a final close. The session range at that point was 17.60 to 18.96, after an opening level of 18.81, according to Yahoo Finance quote data.
Volatility retreats during U.S. trading
The move extended an easing trend in expected near-term equity volatility. The Cboe describes the VIX as a measure of market expectations for near-term volatility derived from S&P 500 Index option prices. A level below 20 can indicate less immediate demand for downside protection than during the sharp volatility spike seen earlier in November, although it does not remove the risk of renewed market swings.
Technology rebound supports sentiment
Wednesday's improvement in the volatility gauge followed a stronger start for U.S. equities. Charles Schwab reported that CoreWeave's results improved the mood around technology stocks, while Nvidia rebounded after its recent decline. The report also noted that lower crude prices helped the broader market backdrop, although U.S. Treasury trading was closed for Veterans Day.
The volatility signal remains sensitive to interest-rate expectations. The previous session's hotter-than-expected October inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary had pushed Treasury yields higher and weighed on technology stocks. On Wednesday, however, the VIX declined even as investors continued to assess the implications for the Federal Reserve's December meeting. The contrast shows that the index reflects option-market expectations rather than a direct measure of the day's equity performance.
Closing level remains pending
Because the Cboe session was still open at the reported time, the final level and daily change could differ before the close. Investors can follow further developments on the VIX topic page.
