That removed a worry, since its level in October had it very close to readings that the Federal Reserve identifies as indicating a recession is underway.

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Though marking an improvement in attitudes to toward the market, it is important to note that both readings are very close to their historical averages.

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Let's take a look at these readings going back to August 2007 and compare the VIX close with the historical volatility of the SPX.

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