UVIX is trading at $41.85 (+7.04%) in pre-market on September 14, 2026, as Middle East shipping disruptions intensified and Brent crude moved back above $107, raising inflation and growth concerns and increasing volatility demand.
- U.S. equity futures are lower, with Nasdaq futures down 1.61%.
- Markets price an approximately 86%-87% probability of a 25-basis-point Fed hike, while 10-year Treasury yields approach 5%.
- The move appears broad-based and macro-driven rather than linked to UVIX-specific news.