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U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednesday, as Treasury yields and oil prices rose, while investors feared that the Federal Reserve could go ahead with more interest rate hikes.

The bond market awoke from its early autumn slumber this week amid a maelstrom of headlines tied to growth, inflation, and fiscal concerns that dragged Treasury yields to the highest levels in decades and stoked bets on a series of interest-rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The broader fixed income slump, which was extending into Thursday’s trading session on Wall Street, was largely powered by the renewed surge in global crude prices. “This is ‘hit the wall stuff’ if we continue anything resembling the current pace,” said John Hardy, Saxo’s global head of macro strategy.

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq notching a record closing high, while the S&P 500 ended flat as investors closely monitored developments between the United States and Iran.

The mood on Wall Street remained calm on Tuesday, even after President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran at a United Nations meeting. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, held steady at just over 14 in early trading.

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Monday, led by a tech rally, while investors breathed a sigh of relief as Treasury yields slid from their recent highs and oil prices dropped to an 11-day low.

Over the past week or so, the 10-year Treasury yield has inched upward to nearly 5%, a critical psychological threshold for investors around the world. Other explanations are more concerning: heavy Treasury issuance to finance federal budget shortfalls, persistent above-target inflation, and mounting uncertainties about future monetary policy. Finally, and most worrisome of all, is the possibility that political paralysis will stymie any correction of fiscal deficits and ultimately engender soaring bond yields, a financial crisis, or even a federal default.

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The most widely followed gauge of stock market fear and uncertainty was sliding on Tuesday as investors continued to bet that the Iran war could soon be resolved. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was a touch lower at 14.

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The most widely followed gauge of market fear and uncertainty was sliding on Wednesday, suggesting investors were feeling a little calmer ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, slipped 0.

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Volatility has picked up in recent days as the market digests rising yields and oil prices along with seasonal headwinds. With everything going on, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. The VIX Index closed at 16.46 yesterday after briefly dropping below 14 last week.

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Investors were feeling a little more on edge on Tuesday as a flare-up in oil prices drove bond yields higher. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, climbed by more than 1 point to 15.7. That implies traders expect daily swings of about 1% for the S&P 500.

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Wall Street's go-to gauge of fear and uncertainty was lower on Friday, suggesting investors are feeling calm at the end of what has been a confusing week for the market. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was down 0.

The market is pricing in a rate increase as the most likely outcome at the central bank's upcoming meeting, according to CME Fed Watch. Odds the Fed will announce an increase in rates on Sept. 16 ticked lower to 64% from 66% on Wednesday, though were still significantly higher than they were just last week. The slight pullback came after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said the recent rise in Treasury yields reflected a strong economy and signaled a wait-and-see approach to September's meeting.

The market's go-to gauge of fear and uncertainty was rising again on Wednesday as investors continued to fret about the run-up in bond yields. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, ticked up to 16.7 in early trading, suggesting traders expect daily swings of more than 1% for the S&P 500. The VIX was rising as the yield on the 10-Year Treasury note topped 4.8%.

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Near-term market uncertainty is rising as investors navigate an unclear Fed policy path, inflation risks and geopolitical risks. Volatility ETFs can help hedge downside risks.

Investors were feeling on edge Tuesday as an uptick in bond yields dragged down stock futures. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was up 0.9 points to just under 16 in early trading. That implies Wall Street expects daily swings of about 1% for the S&P 500.

Consider what is perhaps the most commonly cited rationale: The inflationary impact of federal government debt, which earlier this month eclipsed the $40 trillion mark. After all, as Wes Crill, a vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors, points out, debt level concerns have been around for a while. The inflation threat that many bond investors face is from unexpected inflation—which, by definition, is unexpected.

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U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, led by a tech rally after semiconductor giant NVIDIA issued a robust revenue forecast, reassuring investors about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

The market's go-to fear gauge was still signaling calm on Friday, although that may not tell the whole story. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was flat at 14.5 in early trading. It started the week at just over 15.

U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday after the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index showed that inflation remains elevated, while some investors waited for semiconductor giant NVIDIA's earnings later in the day.