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Why the VIX Drop Is Luring Dip Buyers Into a Trap
The VIX has slid to 14.49, a four-year low, and the S&P 500 sits at 7,738. But Lucas and Luna dig into why this calm is deceptive: the VVIX, at 82.47, remains historically elevated, and the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.64 percent is quietly reshaping risk appetite. They unpack the mechanics of volatility-of-volatility, how index funds amplify drawdowns, and why the 'buy the dip' reflex may be the most dangerous reflex in this market. With real GDP growth cooling to 1.5 percent annualised, they argue that the gap between market optimism and economic reality is the real story. A sharp…
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