Volatility Signals: Do Equities Forecast Bonds?

[Derek Horstmeyer]

Surprise, surprise. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the bond market may be taking its risk cues from equities. At least, that appears to be the case when fluctuations in the two major volatility indices are compared. Equity investors often look to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) as a gauge of fear or future uncertainty in the […]

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