VIX rises 8.52% to 18.98 as US tech stocks weaken
Published on 11/12/2026 at 18:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSVIX climbs as US trading begins
- The VIX rose to 18.98 on November 12, up 8.52% from the previous close of 17.49.
- The reading was reported at 14:40 GMT, or 15:40 Berlin time, while the US session was still under way.
- Technology-sector weakness and renewed concern around Nvidia were among the market factors cited during the session.
The VIX rose to 18.98 on Thursday, November 12, 2026, up 8.52% from Wednesday's close of 17.49. The reading was reported at 14:40 GMT, equivalent to 15:40 Berlin time, while trading in the US was still under way. It is therefore an intraday update rather than a closing report.
Volatility gauge moves higher
The CBOE Volatility Index data published by Investing.com showed the previous close at 17.49. Compared with that level, the move to 18.98 represents an increase of 1.49 points. The VIX measures the market's expectations for near-term volatility derived from S&P 500 options, rather than tracking the price direction of a single security.
Technology weakness weighs on sentiment
A JournalArta Markets report dated November 12 recorded the VIX at 18.98 at 14:40 GMT, alongside a 0.32% decline in the S&P 500 and a 0.49% drop in the Nasdaq in early trading. The report described the VIX level as moderate, although the daily increase was notable after the index had fallen to 17.49 in the previous session.
StoneX reported earlier that technology-sector weakness and renewed uncertainty surrounding Nvidia were part of the market backdrop. Its commentary also cited higher Treasury yields and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases as factors shaping investor sentiment. These developments provide context for the higher volatility reading but do not establish that any single headline caused the VIX move.
Still below recent stress levels
Despite Thursday's increase, the VIX remained below the levels reached during the sharp volatility spike earlier in November. Cboe's VIX overview identifies the index as a gauge of expected near-term volatility conveyed through S&P 500 option prices. For investors, the rise signals that demand for short-term equity protection had increased relative to Wednesday's close, while the final assessment for Thursday depends on the eventual US closing level.
Further coverage of the VIX is available in the topic overview.
