It’s rare for the S&P 500 and the VIX to post gains on the same day. Here’s why it just happened. - MarketWatch

Google News1/6/2026 • Last cited 1/7/2026

Summary

The S&P 500 and the VIX both posted gains on the same day, a rare occurrence attributed to the market's ability to absorb Venezuela-related risks, according to MarketWatch. Despite the VIX rising, it remains historically low.

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