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Investor Anxiety Rises as Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations
1/11/2025
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- The Cboe Volatility Index increased to 19.18, signaling heightened investor anxiety following a robust jobs report.
- December's report revealed 256,000 new jobs, exceeding forecasts and driving Treasury yields upward.
- Investors are opting for defensive options, indicating a risk-averse market amid rising inflation and fiscal deficit concerns.
