Forget About VIX: This Bond Volatility Gauge Is What Traders Are Watching Now
Look at the stock market this week and everything seems quiet. The S&P 500 is close to its highs, and Wall Street's favorite fear gauge, the VIX, is sitting near 16, a level that usually means investors are relaxed. The bond market is telling a very different story. A widely-followed bond volatility indicator is flashi