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Market Traffic Light

A first market layer for risk and volatility

The first block starts with volatility indices because they often show market stress faster than many other signals.

Signal 1

Volatility indices

The first version focuses on VIX, VVIX, GVZ, VXSLV, and OVX.

Right next to the current quote we show a rough historical rating based on the latest value inside the past 12 months.

Conclusion

  • VIX US equity risk and 30-day implied volatility on SPX.
  • VVIX Nervousness inside the volatility complex itself.
  • GVZ Gold volatility as a macro and uncertainty barometer.
  • VXSLV Silver volatility, often more dynamic than gold.
  • OVX Oil volatility around geopolitics, growth, and supply.

First reading logic

Calm VIX plus calm VVIX usually points to a more relaxed market environment.

If both VIX and VVIX rise together, the market regime often becomes less stable.

If GVZ, VXSLV, or OVX jump early, that can be a warning signal outside equities.