Options traders’ fears of a U.S. stock market crash have significantly receded, with key indices like the Nations TailDex and Cboe Skew returning to pre-Iran strike levels. While the S&P 500 remains down, this pullback suggests investors are less concerned about a steep equity price drop, though overall market anxiety is still elevated.
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October 3, 2026