Out of the gate, markets are exploding. All on hopes the shutdown is finally coming to an end. In fact, as we speak, the S&P 500 is up about 80 points. The Dow is up 180, as the NASDAQ tacks on 465 ...

The Volatility Index just spiked to 27.34. That now challenges the peaks the VIX saw in October, in March, and in December 2024. Unfortunately, the VIX could push even higher if the Federal Reserve ...