Published: April 25, 2016, 7:34 p.m.
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Volatility Review: The VIX has traded below 20 for 37 straight\\ndays, the longest such streak in 13 months. The gauge slid 2.2\\npercent to 13.64 at 9:48 a.m. in New York.
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Russells Weekly Rundown:
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\\n- VIX Options: A strong volume week - particularly Wednesday.\\nTotal 6.83m (5.32m Calls, 1.51m Puts)
\\n- SEC extends test period to curb U.S. market volatility
\\n- Big Earnings Week: GOOG, Goldman, INTC, IBM, MSFT, NFLX, SBUX,\\nSouthwest, United Airlines, YHOO.
\\n- Crude Oil: OIV/OVX - 43.50, almost touched 80 back in\\nmid-February.
\\n- Gold: GVZ 17.90 - well off recent highs.
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Crystal Ball: What are the VIX predictions? To review, last\\nweek:
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\\n- Mark L. - 15.5
\\n- Mark S. - 14
\\n- Russell - 17
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This week:
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\\n- Mark S. - 13.50
\\n- Russell - 16
\\n- Mark L. - 14.5
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