Implied volatility jumped across asset classes as markets digested rising US-Iran tensions, higher bond yields, and a sharp pullback in tech. SPX option volume reached a record 7.78M contracts, up 16% from the prior high set in Apr '26, with 64% traded in 0DTE contracts. The data points to elevated hedging demand and a more defensive, risk-off backdrop for equities.
Implied volatility jumped across asset classes as markets digested rising US-Iran tensions, higher bond yields, and a sharp pullback in tech. SPX option volume reached a record 7.78M contracts, up 16% from the prior high set in Apr '26, with 64% traded in 0DTE contracts. The data points to elevated hedging demand and a more defensive, risk-off backdrop for equities.
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mildly negative
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