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VIX Surges Toward 30, CRB Rises as Iran Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

VIX Surges Toward 30, CRB Rises as Iran Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

The VIX, Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge, jumped 8.1% to 29.65 on Friday, following an 8.3% surge the previous day. Meanwhile, the CRB commodity index was up 1.5% on Thursday, according to three related AASTOCKS reports. The VIX tracks expected 30-day volatility for the S&P 500 via options pricing, and the CRB covers a set of 19 commodity futures.
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Surge as Oil Tumbles on Iran Reprieve

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Surge as Oil Tumbles on Iran Reprieve

Stocks in the U.S. surged Monday—the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 1,000 points, while both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained close to 2%. Oil tumbled after President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay on planned strikes targeting Iranian power plants, mentioning ongoing discussions with Tehran. Brent crude slid roughly 8%, U.S. crude lost around 7.3%, as traders pulled back from pricing in a major supply shock.
Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Saturday’s U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran snapped weeks of uneasy diplomacy, pulling markets back into the conflict investors had been warily watching. With exchanges closed for now, travel and transport stocks—often hit hard by jet fuel costs and unexpected delays—look poised for a rocky Monday open.
JetBlue and United’s “Blue Sky” goes live as cross-booking opens on both airlines’ sites

JetBlue and United’s “Blue Sky” goes live as cross-booking opens on both airlines’ sites

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines kicked off a new phase in their Blue Sky tie-up on Tuesday, opening up cross-booking for eligible flights—customers can now purchase trips operated by either airline straight from JetBlue.com, United.com, or the two companies’ mobile apps. According to both, payment options include cash as well as loyalty points and miles, shifting the partnership beyond simply shared perks and into everyday ticketing.
10 February 2026
United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines forecast stronger profits for the current quarter and for 2026 on Tuesday, saying demand for its pricier seats from corporate and high-income travelers remains solid. The carrier guided for adjusted earnings per share — which strip out special items — of $1 to $1.50 for the first quarter and $12 to $14 for the full year, after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.10 on revenue of $15.4 billion.
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