Analyst: The panic index VIX may rise to a high-risk threshold

ChainCatcher message, due to the high uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy direction and potential market reactions, the panic index VIX rose to a two-week high of 24.80 on Monday and closed at 22.77 on Tuesday.

Mark Spindel, Chief Investment Officer of Potomac River Capital LLC, stated: "I think the market is indeed holding its breath." He expects this "fear gauge" could rise towards the 30 mark. This level typically indicates that the market has entered a high-risk aversion mode.