Wall Street Fear Index Ticks Up Again After Big ASML Selloff

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After a spell of relative calm, investors are feeling a bit more uncertain after Dutch chip manufacturing equipment maker ASML’s weak sales guidance, which sparked a big tech selloff.

The Cboe Volatility Index, a Wall Street fear gauge that tracks S&P 500 options and trades under the ticker VIX, passed the key level of 20 on Tuesday and was up another 0.7% in early Wednesday trading.

There are plenty of reasons to think the VIX could continue rising over the next few weeks. Earnings season, the conflict in the Middle East, and the looming presidential election could all put traders on edge.