VIX heads into Tuesday at 15.52, Fed speakers and trade data ahead
Published on 10/06/2026 at 16:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
VIX closed at 15.52 points on October 5, 2026, up 1.37 percent from the previous close of 15.31. Cboe listed the spot price at 15.52 points as of October 5, while Investing.com recorded an opening level of 16.24, a high of 16.38 and a low of 15.48.
Monday's market backdrop
The VIX gained even as the S&P 500 rose 0.66 percent and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.05 percent to a record close. Reuters said gains were led by Nvidia and Microsoft as investors focused on lower oil prices and the approach of quarterly earnings. Oil prices fell after higher Middle East crude exports and a Group of Seven pledge to boost supplies.
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose 3 basis points to 5.31 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. The combination of rising long-term yields and a higher VIX contrasted with the advance in technology shares.
Events ahead on Tuesday
The US trade balance for August is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET, with a forecast deficit of USD 102 billion versus USD 88.6 billion previously. New York Fed President John Williams is scheduled to speak at 9:05 a.m. ET and Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman at 10:45 a.m. ET, according to InvestingLive.
The Treasury is scheduled to auction USD 58 billion of three-year notes at 1:00 p.m. ET. Reuters also highlighted the trade data, the auction and Fed officials as the main US events. The next major scheduled policy item is the Federal Reserve's minutes from its September meeting on October 7, as noted by Investing.com.
