The Hamas attack on Israel creates a level of geo-political uncertainty. The most concrete example was the 4% rally in the oil price.
Theoretically you would also think VIX would spike. War and potential for a spike in the oil prices is bad no? You would be wrong. VIX ended Monday close to where it was on Friday.
Why no fear?
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