VIX eases 1.2 percent as AI worries recede in midday trading
Published on 10/09/2026 at 18:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The VIX stood at 15.23 points at 10:11 a.m. ET on October 9, 2026, down 1.2 percent from Thursday's close.
- Renewed confidence in OpenAI's revenue outlook eased AI-related pressure on technology stocks.
- The University of Michigan's preliminary October sentiment reading was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET, with bank earnings and CPI ahead next week.
The VIX was 15.23 points at 10:11 a.m. ET on October 9, 2026, down 1.2 percent from Thursday's 15.41 close, as renewed confidence in OpenAI's revenue outlook eased pressure on AI-linked stocks. Cboe listed the index at 15.23 points with an open of 15.34 and a previous close of 15.41, while Bloomberg reported that fresh revenue details reduced concern about the artificial-intelligence spending cycle.
AI pressure eases after Thursday's technology selloff
Nvidia fell 2.9 percent on Thursday as reports that OpenAI's annualized revenue was approaching USD 50 billion raised doubts about returns on AI infrastructure spending, according to Yahoo Finance. The VIX rose 2.2 percent to 15.41 in that session, according to Saxo.
Oil and yields set the broader market backdrop
Lower crude prices supported Friday's equity rebound after Brent declined 1.2 percent to USD 103.01 and US crude fell 0.9 percent to USD 90.69, the Associated Press reported. The 10-year Treasury yield was 5.25 percent, keeping rate and inflation concerns in view even as the VIX remained below Thursday's close.
Next catalysts are October 13 earnings and October 14 CPI
US stocks remain open on Monday, October 12, while the bond market is closed for Columbus Day and no major US macroeconomic release is scheduled, according to LiteFinance. Major bank earnings begin Tuesday, October 13, and the September US consumer price index is due Wednesday, October 14, according to CMC Markets.
