VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies
NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 15:28 EST Volatility eased on Wall Street Wednesday as the VIX slipped under 20, easing more than 8% to close at 18.43. Stocks pushed higher, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% in afternoon trading, buoyed after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. “The market bounced when he said we wouldn’t…