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Gun rights lobbying groups are a powerful political force in America. Using OpenSecrets data on “gun rights” donations to election campaigns, I charted the total amounts contributed to different senators throughout the years. Here’s what I found: 2018 Midterms When Senator Ted Cruz was up for re-election during the

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TL;DR * Weekend effect exists in the VIX * Does not reflect in other volatility products * /ES returns on Sundays are statistically significant The VIX index is something referenced by many, but understood by few. The CBOE’s Volatility Index has acted as a fear gauge for the market since its

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