Mar 25, 2026, 12:36 PMzacks.comVIXM
Middle East Conflict Sparks Market Swings: Volatility ETFs in Focus
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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has kept markets under pressure since its onset, with the S&P 500 falling about 4.19% over the past month and 0.41% over the past five days. Volatility has been a constant theme so far this year, with the broad market index down roughly 4.68% year to date.