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Options Market Volatility Ahead of Fed Decision

Updated 2026-09-16 14:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Bizarre volatility in the options market, particularly on the Cboe VIX Index, is raising questions ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

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The biggest trade in options on the Cboe VIX Index Tuesday was an unusual $6 million purchase of deep, deep in-the-money-puts.
2026-09-16 12:14 UTC
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