VIX Index Today: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Falls After Fed Rate Cut – What the December 10, 2025 Close Really Means
The VIX index dropped 6.8% to 15.78 at Wednesday’s close after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points and signaled a pause. The index had spiked above 17 during the session before retreating as markets rallied, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% and the Dow gaining over 1%.