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Risk indicators spike during a dramatic week

Volatility rose to near-record levels this week as eurozone anxiety intensified

Uncertainty over the future of the euro, heavy selling of equities, and pessimism about European economies combined this week to drive market volatility to heights not seen for more than a year.

The Vix equity volatility index, derived by Chicago Board Option Exchange from implied volatility in S&P 500 options, stood at 45.79 today, higher than it has been since March 2009 – or at any time before

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