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Market turbulence indicator hits highest possible level since December 2024

MarketWatch reports the indicator reached 1 on Aug. 19 and had last hit that level in December 2024, when volatility spiked following the presidential election.

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A Wall Street measure of market fragility hit its highest possible reading, according to MarketWatch. The publication said the market turbulence indicator reached 1 on Aug. 19.

MarketWatch reported the indicator had not reached that level since December 2024, when the measure last signaled peak fragility.

The outlet linked the latest reading to conditions after the presidential election, noting that volatility tended to spike when the indicator last hit its top level.

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MarketWatchOne Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.
MarketWatchOne Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.

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