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One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.

One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.
MarketWatch Tuesday 25 August 2026, 09:49 UTC By Nora Redmond 1 min read
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The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.

The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.
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