Investors were feeling a little more edge on Monday, although the mood on Wall Street remained calm as one of the most unpredictable quarters in recent memory draws to a close.
The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, climbed 0.7 points to just over 17 in early trading. The widely followed fear gauge tracks S&P 500 options contracts, with any reading of below 20 tending to indicate relatively low volatility.
The VIX edging higher probably reflected a bit of anxiety about trade after a slight flare-up in tensions between the U.S. and Canada over the weekend. But the market is still feeling pretty zen right now, having got over the worst of its fears about tariffs and geopolitical tensions.