VIX falls 3.4 percent as AI optimism cools volatility
Published on 10/09/2026 at 21:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- VIX finished October 9, 2026 at 14.88 points, down 3.4 percent from the previous close.
- Lower oil prices and renewed optimism over artificial-intelligence spending helped ease volatility.
- US equities remain open on October 12, while the Treasury market observes Columbus Day; US CPI is due October 14.
VIX finished October 9, 2026 at 14.88 points, down 3.4 percent from the previous close, with the Cboe page showing the value at 6:08 p.m. ET. The decline followed a rebound in technology shares, easing oil prices and renewed optimism about artificial-intelligence revenue, as Yahoo Finance reported.
AI optimism lowers volatility
US stock futures rose after reports that OpenAI could reach or exceed USD 70 billion in annualized revenue by year-end helped offset an earlier report pointing to lower revenue. Brent crude also fell to USD 103 per barrel in the market update, easing pressure on energy-sensitive inflation expectations. The Cboe said oil prices declined after President Donald Trump cooled fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
What comes next
US equity markets remain open on Monday, October 12, while the Treasury market observes Columbus Day, according to CMC Markets. The next major US volatility catalyst is consumer-price data scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
