Volatility Views 612: Fed Sends Vol Market Into A Frenzy

Dec 20, 2024

Mark Sebastian, a contributor at optionpit.com, and Rich Excell, director at the University of Illinois' Derivatives and Trading Academy, dive into the recent chaos in volatility markets triggered by the Fed's announcements. They discuss trading strategies amid rising inflation concerns and explore the intricate dynamics in international volatility, particularly in Europe. Both guests share intriguing insights on VIX and VSTOXX predictions while considering the effects of political events on market trends, making for a lively and informative conversation.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Market Volatility and Federal Reserve Impact

04:51 • 12min

Navigating Volatility Amid Federal Reserve Announcements

16:35 • 5min

Market Expectations and Strategic Positioning Ahead of a Busy January

21:09 • 1min

Navigating International Volatility Amidst Political Turmoil

22:15 • 5min

Analyzing European Market Dynamics and Political Influences

27:41 • 3min

Navigating Tariffs and Volatility

30:33 • 27min

Market Predictions and Educational Insights

57:41 • 10min

On this episode Mark is joined by:

Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

They discuss:

The latest in the volatility markets in the US
The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement
The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
The impact on volatility due to upcoming European elections
Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
And much more...

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