How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (+1.13%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (17.5) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Hot inflation data splits the Magnificent Seven today.
NVDA and TSLA lead with +2.9%. MSFT and META lag with -2.3% and -2.0%.
Top stories
The market, tech and world stories that matter before the bell.
SEC and CFTC poised to press ahead with crypto rules
Industry stakeholders expect Democrats to use their new congressional majorities to scrutinize the two agencies, which are poised to continue with crypto rulemaking.
McHenry doubts anti-crypto bill can pass incoming Democratic House
The former House Financial Services chair said the new Congress is more pro-crypto than earlier ones and that he sees votes for a credit card rate cap.
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