# Wall Street's 'fear index,' the VIX, falls to record low under 9 after Fed statement

> The CBOE Volatility Index briefly fell below 9 on July 26, a record low, after the Fed released its statement. The VIX closed at 9.6, still above its record close and below 10 for a tenth straight day. Low options volumes in summer contributed to the decline.

- Date: 2017-07-26 · published 2017-07-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69901-wall-street-s-fear-index-the-vix-falls-to-record-low-under-9-after-fed-statement
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

Low equity volatility signals a calm risk environment with little demand for safe-haven assets. This has no direct effect on feed commodity supply or prices.

## Sources

- cnbc.com: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/26/wall-streets-fear-index-the-vix-falls-to-record-low-under-9-after-fed-statement.html

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