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US Stock Market | Record options expiry adds fuel to already volatile Wall Street

Wall Street traders face a massive $5.7 trillion options expiry, the largest March event on record, potentially increasing market volatility. This riple-witching event occurs amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, with volatility indicators already showing investor anxiety. The scale of the expiry, representing 8.4% of the Russell 3000's market cap, suggests significant positioning-driven flows.

20 Mar 2026 10:13 am