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Skräckindexet fortsätter uppåt – ”Fear and greed” nära extrem rädsla

Efter helgens krigseskalering i Iran fortsätter börsens skräckindex VIX att rusa vidare till 34. Även CNN:s ”Fear and greed”-index närmar sig extrem rädsla.

Mar 09, 2026 &03480909202631; 08:48 UTC www.di.se Trending 3/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -75/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Following weekend escalation of tensions in Iran, the VIX fear index has surged to 34, with CNN's Fear and Greed index approaching extreme fear levels. This indicates heightened market anxiety and potential volatility ahead.

AI CONFIDENCE

85% Very high

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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^VIX

^VIXIndex

Expected to rise

Fear index surging to 34 due to Iran geopolitical escalation

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to decline

Elevated VIX and extreme fear sentiment typically correlates with equity market weakness

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Geopolitical risk driving safe-haven demand and currency volatility

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Gold typically benefits from risk-off sentiment and geopolitical tensions

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Oil prices likely to rise due to Middle East escalation concerns

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Consider rotating into defensive sectors and safe-haven assets (gold, bonds). Reduce equity exposure or hedge with put options given extreme fear conditions and geopolitical uncertainty. Monitor developments closely for potential mean reversion opportunities.

KEY SIGNALS

VIX at 34 - elevated volatility regimeExtreme fear sentiment approachingGeopolitical risk premium embeddedRisk-off market positioningSafe-haven asset demand increasing

SECTORS INVOLVED

Defensive EquitiesUtilitiesConsumer StaplesEnergy

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 14:22 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Dagens Industri. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Skräckindexet fortsätter uppåt – ”Fear and greed” nära extrem rädsla

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