Investors pile into 'fear index' futures ahead of Fed rate decision

VIX long positions at record high

Alice Rigby
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Net long positions in VIX futures are at their highest on record, as speculators in the US anticipate volatility in the markets to last regardless of whether the Fed raises rates this week.

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