'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last
- Posted on August 17, 2026
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'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last
A falling VIX points to growing investor complacency ahead of a traditionally turbulent time for markets, strategists warn.