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The CBOE VIX Volatility Index (^VIX) — widely known as the "fear gauge" — measures investor expectations for market volatility over the next 30 days. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down how the VIX is calculated, what its movements indicate, and how historical patterns could signal future market direction. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith