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Market Fragility Indicator Hits High

Updated 2026-08-25 09:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A key market turbulence indicator reached its highest level since December 2024, signaling potential volatility. This comes after the recent presidential election and could indicate heightened investor concerns.

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

The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.

2026-08-25 09:49 UTC