The S&P 500 options market is currently reflecting heightened short-term anxiety, as seen through a rare condition known as backwardation in the implied volatility term structure. In this state, ...

IV spikes hint at traders to anticipate an IV crush With the new year approaching, many traders are reassessing their strategies and preparing for market conditions ahead. While implied volatility (IV ...

Implied volatilities were mixed across asset classes last week as the risk of a looming government shutdown weighed on sentiment despite better-than-expected economic data. As we approach earnings, ...

The grinding market price action over the past trading week is mainly attributable to seasonal year-end implied volatility selling during the holiday-shortened trading week. The one thing the rally is ...