The stock market's fear gauge spikes to its highest since August as the coronavirus outbreak rages
8:46am PST - February 24th, 2020 apple stock - Business InsiderThe Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, spiked as much as 40% on Monday, the highest since August. The VIX is a measure of volatility in the markets and is often referred to as a "fear gauge." Investors are worried about the impact of the coronavirus on global mar…