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Why Volatility Fell 16% in Week 1 of 2018

Why Volatility Fell 16% in Week 1 of 2018

Every segment of the global financial markets began 2018 on a positive note. The global equity rally of 2017 extended into the first week of the year. Commodity indexes (DBC) moved higher with the help of strong crude oil prices, and the high-yield bond markets moved higher.