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- The Fed May Hike in December — Why That Barely Moves Your Option (But the VIX Spike Does)November 8, 2026A December rate hike is back in focus, and the VIX jumped. Learn what the VIX is, why it matters more than the rate move itself for short-dated options, and the beginner mistake to avoid before Fed day.
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