Showed no significant reaction, suggesting the Fed's neutral stance was already priced into the market.

Strategic recommendation to be long volatility to hedge against potential market tests or crises during central bank leadership transitions.

Used for 'floor' plays via calls when it sits around 17-18, though noted as a high-risk strategy.

Recommended as a long hedge against potential equity pullbacks and rising dollar strength.

Reflecting increased market volatility with a recent 3.89% rise.

Traditional analysis is being replaced by tracking market structure and volatility flows as the new alpha.

The index has risen to 22.13, indicating increased market fear and volatility.

Aggressive political discourse suggests market fear levels and volatility will remain high.

Hovering around 20; needs to drop significantly for a true risk-on environment to emerge.

The index has decreased by 18% recently, but the author is hedging against future market retracement.