The Chicago Board of Exchange's (CBOE) Volatility Index for the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, also known as the VIX of bonds, has risen 5.6% over the past week. This increase in volatility is typically a sign of rising anxiety in the bond market, which can have far-reaching implications for the broader economy. However, this warning sign is not yet registering with investors in the crypto and stock markets.
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Bitcoin and major stock indices, such as the S&P 500, have shown resilience in the face of rising bond market anxiety, with prices remaining relatively stable. The VIX of bonds has historically been a leading indicator of market stress, but its message may be getting lost in the noise of the current market environment.