U.S. stock market fear intensifies, VIX fear index rises above 20

Odaily reported: According to MSX.COM data, as the U.S. stock market suffered a sell-off, investors' risk-aversion sentiment has noticeably intensified. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rose 3 points to 20.17, having touched 22.31 intraday, hitting a recent high. The VIX index has climbed back above the 20 threshold, indicating a marked increase in market concerns over short-term stock market volatility.