Big news about the economy! Countries are arguing about taxes on goods they trade. This is called a trade war, and it's making people worried.
This worry shows up in something called the VIX, which measures how scared investors are. When the VIX goes up, it means people are nervous about the economy.
There's also a special investment, called VIXY, that goes up when the VIX goes up. It's like a special bet on how worried the market is.
- A trade war is happening between the US and other countries.
- This is making investors nervous.
- The VIX (fear gauge) and VIXY (investment linked to fear) are rising.
| Thing | What happened |
|---|---|
| VIX (fear gauge) | Rose to high levels because of trade war worries |
| VIXY (investment) | Rose because of increased fear |
| Tariffs (taxes on imports) | Increased on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. |
