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Volatility tumbles as markets shrug off Middle East risks

Volatility tumbles as markets shrug off Middle East risks
Financial Times Tuesday 11 August 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
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Investors warn of complacency as Vix ‘fear gauge’ falls to prewar levels even as oil rises back to about $90 a barrel

Investors warn of complacency as Vix ‘fear gauge’ falls to prewar levels even as oil rises back to about $90 a barrel
Middle East (LOCATION) Vix (PERSON)
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