# VIX Surges 47% as U.S. Volatility Reaches Its Highest Since April 7

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-11-07T01:14:10.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-07T01:14:10.000Z
Section: Investing

> The index added 7.83 points and reached an intraday high of 24.44, its highest reading since April 7.

The S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) climbed 7.83 points, or 47.14%, to an intraday high of 24.44, reaching its highest level since April 7 as U.S. equity-market volatility rose sharply.

The 24.44 reading was the session’s peak.

The April 7 comparison establishes how far back the VIX’s latest high extends: it had not reached 24.44 since that date. Together, the numbers show the VIX’s sharp rise and the heightened volatility in U.S. stocks.

The VIX is the volatility index for the S&P 500. Its move to 24.44 put it at a level not seen since April 7.