Volatility – Monthly Analysis

Today we look at signals that rarely make the headlines—but sometimes start flashing before the storm arrives. There is no shortage of intriguing setups across Energy, Precious Metals, and the broader market. But before turning to those, volatility deserves our attention. The surface may still look relatively calm, yet beneath it, VIX is beginning to leave clues that something larger could be brewing. In this VIX Technical Analysis, we examine the latest candlestick signals and multi-timeframe structure to determine whether volatility is quietly preparing for another expansion—or whether these are simply distant clouds that will eventually blow away. CANDLES The S&P 500 Volatility Index closed September with a rather rare—and spectacular—formation. A Bullish Engulfing with a similar technical backdrop was last seen in December 2019. What happened next was almost theatrical. In January 2020, after the strong bullish close, VIX suddenly dropped as if it had looked at its own…