{
    "symbol": "VIX",
    "slug": "vix",
    "display_name": "VIX",
    "category": "stocks",
    "region": "US",
    "description": null,
    "url": "https://finscans.com/asset/vix",
    "lang": "en",
    "as_of": "2026-05-19T14:27:07+00:00",
    "stats_30d": {
        "total_signals": 7,
        "bullish": 7,
        "bearish": 0,
        "neutral": 0,
        "explicit": 0,
        "inferred": 7,
        "avg_impact": 5.1,
        "avg_confidence": 68,
        "last_signal_at": "2026-05-19 16:03:20",
        "article_count": 7
    },
    "top_catalysts": [
        {
            "text": "S&P 500 sell signal",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Surge in hedging demand",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Trump swears in Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair on Friday",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "White House review sparks volatility expectations",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Sudden repricing of rate expectations",
            "count": 1
        }
    ],
    "top_risk_factors": [
        {
            "text": "Quick market stabilization could crush VIX",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Seasonal effects that typically suppress volatility",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Market views appointment as stable and predictable, causing VIX to fall",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Warsh’s initial comments calm markets",
            "count": 1
        },
        {
            "text": "Markets quickly adapt to regulatory risk and volatility subsides",
            "count": 1
        }
    ],
    "recent_signals": [
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-19 16:03:20",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 6,
            "confidence_score": 70,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "short-term",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "The article implies that equity markets are overdue for a reality check as yields rise. An anticipated spike in volatility is a logical consequence, with the VIX historically surging when equity-yield correlations realign.",
            "article": {
                "title": "Bond Yield Surge Puts Equity Market Rally at Risk",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/bond-yield-surge-puts-equity-market-rally-at-risk"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-19 15:25:43",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 3,
            "confidence_score": 55,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "intraday",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "Geopolitical flare-up in the Baltics typically drives volatility expectations higher. A NATO-Russia incident raises fears of escalation, lifting the VIX.",
            "article": {
                "title": "NATO Jet Intercepts Drone Over Estonia, Downing It in Baltic Airspace",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/nato-jet-intercepts-drone-over-estonia-downing-it-in-baltic"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-19 13:57:12",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 6,
            "confidence_score": 75,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "intraday",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "As U.S. stock futures decline, volatility tends to spike, reflected in the VIX 'fear gauge'.",
            "article": {
                "title": "Chip Stock Weakness Drags Down U.S. Futures as Treasury Yields Climb",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/chip-stock-weakness-drags-down-us-futures-as-treasury"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-19 11:09:46",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 6,
            "confidence_score": 75,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "short-term",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "The CBOE Volatility Index spiked as the Fed's inconsistent messaging triggered a sudden repricing of interest rate expectations, boosting demand for options protection and driving implied volatility higher.",
            "article": {
                "title": "Powell Praised, Fed Communication Flubs Rattle Bond and Equity Markets",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/powell-praised-fed-communication-flubs-rattle-bond-and"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-18 20:46:07",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 4,
            "confidence_score": 55,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "short-term",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "Regulatory uncertainty over stock trading rules tends to increase expected volatility. The White House review of a ban on trading through best price introduces such uncertainty, likely lifting VIX in the near term as options markets price in higher equity risk.",
            "article": {
                "title": "White House Considers Ban on Trading Through Best Price, Risks Stock Volatility Spike",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/white-house-considers-ban-on-trading-through-best-price"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-18 19:26:15",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 4,
            "confidence_score": 60,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "intraday",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "Uncertainty about the new Fed chair’s policy direction could lift volatility expectations. The VIX may rise as markets price in potential shifts in monetary policy that could increase equity market swings.",
            "article": {
                "title": "Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Lead Fed, Swearing-In Set for Friday",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/trump-taps-kevin-warsh-to-lead-fed-swearing-in-set-for"
            }
        },
        {
            "signal_at": "2026-05-18 14:30:01",
            "sentiment": "Bullish",
            "impact_score": 7,
            "confidence_score": 85,
            "mention_type": "inferred",
            "timeframe": "short-term",
            "region": "US",
            "reasoning": "The CBOE Volatility Index spiked as the stock sell signal materialized, climbing above 20 for the first time in two weeks. The article notes that options volume in VIX calls surged, indicating traders hedging against further downside.",
            "article": {
                "title": "Rising US Inflation Data Triggers Sell Signals for Stock Market Bulls",
                "url": "https://finscans.com/news/rising-us-inflation-data-triggers-sell-signals-for-stock"
            }
        }
    ]
}