The VIX is typically used to measure short-term investor sentiment, but many also use the index as a foundation for active investing strategies. The Cboe Volatility Index – frequently referred to by its ticker symbol, VIX – is a real-time measure of implied volatility on the benchmark S&P 500 Index (SPX). Not only is the VIX used as a quick gauge of short-term investor sentiment, it's also the basis of many active investing strategies, from portfolio hedging to directional speculation.First intr
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Risk-on mood favors gold buyers amid downbeat US dollar, Treasury yields.
Sluggish US data cools down inflation concerns, helps Fed to defend easy money policies.
Geopolitical, covid headlines can offer intermediate moves but nothing major to keep a tab on.
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Update May 17: After rising nearly 1% and closing the week on a firm footing on Friday, the XAU/USD pair preserved its bullish momentum on Monday and extended its rally after breaking above the critical 200-day SMA at $1,850. At the moment, the pair is rising 1.3% on a daily basis and trading at its strongest level since early February at $1,866. In the absence of significant fundamental drivers, the technical breakout seems to have fueled another