The Cboe Skew Index, which measures options traders’ demand for tail-risk hedges, has risen sharply since Nov. 12, when it touched a post-election low. The index closed above 167 on Monday, its highest reading in more than two months, according to LSEG data.

Stocks wavered in afternoon trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in afternoon trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index.

U.S. stocks rose to records after Donald Trump's latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street

Traders shouldn’t bet on another year of double-digit gains for U.S. stocks in 2025, analyst warns.

Stocks rallied and yields plunged as markets cheered Scott Bessent as Trump's pick to run the Treasury. The Dow and the Russell 2000 hit fresh records.

President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff plans sparked criticism Tuesday from Mexico, Canada and China and raised questions about whether the moves would violate international trade agreements — including one he renegotiated in his first term.