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VIX tumbled more than 20%, its biggest one-day percentage drop since April 2025, from above 21 to about 16.8 as the post-midterms rally soothed jitters. Dow +3%, S&P and Nasdaq +1.5%, but Qualcomm is

VIX plunge signals post-election volatility collapse, a key derivatives market catalyst.

Context

What happened: The VIX plunged after a post-midterms rally, while Qualcomm shares slid on disappointing guidance and Meta warned that data center construction is getting harder. Key numbers: VIX fell more than 20%, its biggest one-day percentage drop since April 2025, from above 21 to around 16.8. Dow rose 3%, over 1,500 points. Why it matters: The VIX drop marked its largest absolute decline since April, easing trading jitters. Qualcomm's mixed guidance overshadowed fiscal Q4 results, and data center development faces uncertainty after Democratic wins.

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What changed

The VIX plunged after a post-midterms rally, while Qualcomm shares slid on disappointing guidance and Meta warned that data center construction is getting harder.

Why it matters

The VIX drop marked its largest absolute decline since April, easing trading jitters. Qualcomm's mixed guidance overshadowed fiscal Q4 results, and data center development faces uncertainty after Democratic wins.

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