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From Iran to SpaceX and AI, Fear Is Starting to Infect Wall Street as VIX Index Rises

Australian Financial Review

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11 June 2026
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11 June 2026, 02:00 pm

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The VIX volatility index – known as the fear index – is up 44 per cent in four days. The president’s new strikes and worries about AI returns are taking a toll.

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This article examines intensifying market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and growing skepticism regarding the commercial returns of massive AI infrastructure investments. While it touches on AI's influence on global financial stability, it lacks a specific technical focus on existential or catastrophic risks. The content highlights the broader economic impact of the AI boom-and-bust cycle, demonstrating how market sentiment around 'frontier AI' capabilities can trigger systemic financial shocks. For policymakers, the narrative emphasizes the nexus between rapid AI commercialization and global macroeconomic stability in an Australian context.

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