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.
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- Fact 1: The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug.
- Fact 2: 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.
The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.
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