The Cboe Volatility Index, also known as the market's fear gauge, was inching higher on Thursday as stocks ticked lower. The VIX was up slightly from yesterday's close at 16.06; it jumped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign, adding to the pressure campaign on the central bank.
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