VB is trading 11.9% down as small-cap and growth stocks face significant pressure from a combination of tech-driven volatility and hawkish macroeconomic signals.
- Middle East tensions have pushed Brent crude prices above $100, fueling inflation fears and broad risk-off sentiment.
- Increased expectations for future Fed tightening are weighing heavily on smaller, rate-sensitive companies.
- The selloff follows a sharp decline in the Nasdaq, triggered by disappointing tech earnings and shifting market dynamics.