VIX heads into Friday after 14.1 percent jump on Meta fears

VIX closed at 19.03 points on October 22, gaining 2.35 points or 14.1 percent. Brent crude settled at USD 113.17 after rising 4 percent on renewed Iran supply concerns.

The move extended the rise from 18.10 points at 12:16 p.m. ET on October 22, adding 0.93 points or 5.1 percent. Meta fell 7.0 percent as investors focused on higher artificial intelligence spending, Yahoo Finance reported.

Why did VIX rise on October 22?

Meta's spending outlook revived concern about the cost of the artificial intelligence buildout. Oil also climbed after reports of possible renewed US and Israeli action involving Iran. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6 percent, while the S&P 500 lost 1.2 percent, Barron's reported.

Brent's move followed reports of possible supply disruption. The energy shock and technology selloff appeared together with a Treasury rally, as the 10-year yield closed below 5 percent, the market close summary said.

VIX faces PMI and sentiment data

US flash purchasing managers' indexes (PMIs) are due at 9:45 a.m. ET on October 23. Consensus stands at 55.5 for manufacturing and 58.0 for services, against prior readings of 55.9 and 58.8, XTB reported.

• October 23, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET: US flash manufacturing PMI is expected at 55.5 and services PMI at 58.0, Investing.com reports.
• October 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: Final University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled, with preliminary sentiment at 46.3, Finance Greater reports.
• October 23, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET: American Express is scheduled to release third-quarter results before the open, with earnings estimated at USD 4.49 per share, Benzinga reports.

VIX price data for October 22, 2026

VIX closed at 19.03 points on October 22, up 2.35 points or 14.1 percent from the previous close of 16.68 points, Market Pulse reported.

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