Although the fear-factor index lightened up today, (the oft-cited VIX index on the CBOE), there is quite a bit of uncertainty and therefore volatility stalking the markets.

The day after a release of somewhat controversial Federal Reserve meeting minutes finds us with markets in reconnoitering mode.

The wait for and the actual release of the Fed minutes from the April FOMC meeting has been steering the ship of finance as of late and definitely throughout today’s sessions.