The Cboe Volatility Index popped above 20 for the first time since October as geopolitical angst stoked wagers for added swings in US stocks.
The so called VIX — which measures the 30-day implied volatility of the S&P 500 — popped to 21.36 in early morning trading in New York. The gauge pared its gains to 18.65 at 9:17 a.m. in New York.


