Eerie Calm Shrouds Markets By: TalkMarkets May 09, 2017 at 16:32 PM EDT The VIX, the volatility of the S&P 500, is sometimes touted as a "fear index." Today is it extending its push below 9%, to fall to its lowest in nearly a quarter of a century. Read More >> Related Stocks: 10-YR YIELD INDEX CBOE Volatility Index SPDR GOLD