The Cboe VIX Index jumped to 18 amid increased options trading, reflecting heightened market concern over AI-related risks rather than interest rate hikes. Despite a 90% chance of a Fed rate increase this week, volatility linked to interest rates has eased, while AI fears dominate traders' focus, especially in tech stocks like semiconductors and data centers. This shift indicates investors see AI as a more immediate threat to market stability than future rate changes. Meanwhile, bond market volatility remains high but hasn't significantly impacted stock volatility pricing.
The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) is trading at USD 91.12, up 0.13% as of Sep 15, 2026 01:22 WIB, showing slight stability despite ongoing bond market volatility. This contrasts with the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ), which is down 0.38% at USD 94.42 during the same period. These figures provide context to the article's focus on market volatility, highlighting that bond prices on Pluang are relatively steady even as AI risks dominate stock market concerns.
