Monday, stocks around the world closed little changed. Trading volume in the U.S. was moderate. Apple closed above the 200 benchmark.
Tuesday, stocks in Asia gained 0.4% while stocks fell 0.4% in Europe and 0.7% in the U.S. on moderate volume. The VXO moved up 9% to close at 13.53. Apple slid back below the 200 benchmark.
Wednesday, stocks fell slightly in Asia, rose slightly in Europe, and gained 0.3% in the U.S. on moderate volume. The VXO fell 5% to close at 12.82. Apple closed back above the 200 benchmark as the FOMC released the rather bland minutes from the previous meeting.
Thursday, stocks in Asia fell 0.4% but closed unchanged in Europe and the U.S. on moderate volume. Precious metals fell 1% and their miners lost twice that amount. Cryptocurrencies lost about 10%. Apple slid to close below the 200 benchmark again.
Friday, stocks gained 0.4% in Asia, closed little changed in Europe, and rose 0.6% in the U.S. on moderate volume. The VXO fell 8% to close at 11.74. The S&P 500 index closed above the 2900 level for the first time in about six months.