最新报道:U.S. stock market volatility, as measured by the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), dropped 5% to 21-month lows amid stabilizing inflation data and expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve policy stance. The decline reflects growing investor confidence that the Fed may slow or pause interest rate hikes following recent economic indicators showing moderating price pressures. Analysts note the VIX's downward trend suggests markets are pricing in reduced near-term uncertainty, though some caution remains about potential economic headwinds later in 2023. The index, often called Wall Street's "fear gauge," has retreated significantly from its 2022 peaks when inflation concerns dominated market sentiment.