The volatility index advanced as the S&P 500 declined 1.7% Friday, heading toward its first close up or down by more than 1% since July 8.
The equity markets dove after Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosenberg said that a “reasonable case” could be made to begin gradually normalizing interest rates to obviate a potentially overheating U.S. economic.
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Market observers will be closely watching Fed Governor Lael Brainard’s speech on Monday to gather further clues on the direction of the central bank.
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