UVIX is trading at $39.62, down 2.61% from the September 16 close of $40.68, with the decline appearing primarily driven by a modest overnight risk-on recovery reducing near-term demand for leveraged volatility exposure.

  • The move follows the Federal Reserve’s September 16 25-basis-point rate hike to 3.75%-4.00% and post-decision market weakness.
  • Elevated Treasury yields near 5% and oil above $105 remain volatility risks.
  • S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow futures are higher, with the pre-market equity rebound currently dominating.