CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index Stock Discussion

CICC believes Trump’s policies on immigration and tariffs could be implemented most quickly, as they don’t require congressional approval. Tax reforms would need to be enacted before the 2026 expiration of existing provisions, while energy policies could take longer due to the need for bipartisan cooperation.
Key milestones include:
Announcements of policies and executive orders after inauguration.
February presentation of legislative agenda and...

The Fed’s survey identified U.S. debt sustainability as the primary financial stability risk, followed by inflation concerns. Global trade risks, absent in the prior survey, also ranked high.
August's market volatility stemmed from “highly leveraged hedge funds rapidly selling to meet internal volatility requirements.” Hedge funds' average leverage has approached its highest levels since 2013, exacerbating market shocks.
The re...

Wall Street applauded the pick. Seen as a “favorite of investors,” Bessent worked for the Soros Fund for over two decades. He follows former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as another market-approved candidate for Treasury.
Bessent has recently proposed the “333 Plan” for economic policy and has long been critical of the Fed. On tariffs, he seeks to soften Trump’s trade threats. Analysts believe his extensive experience in glob...