Macro Finance
Option Traders Brace for VIX Surge as AI Jitters Jolt Market
Bloomberg Markets·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Accelerating U.S. inflation and AI-sector tremors have jolted stocks in recent days, prompting some option traders to bet that bigger swings in tech shares will finally spread to the broader market. Investors are bracing for a potential VIX surge as volatility expectations rise, according to a report on market positioning.
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