Monday stocks fell slightly in Asia but rose 0.3% in Europe and the U.S. on light volume. The VXO fell 6% to close at 17.10. Precious metals and their miners declined 2%.
Tuesday, stocks closed little changed in Asia but fell 1.3% in Europe and the U.S. on moderate volume. The VXO jumped up 14% to close at 19.57. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 2% to close at 1.64. The NYSE index closed back below 13,000. Precious metals and their miners gained 1%. Charles Schwab eliminated commissions for most trading to make online trading free. Other online brokers followed suit.
Wednesday, stocks fell worldwide — in Asia 0.5%, in Europe 2.8%, and in the U.S. 1.8% on strong volume. The VXO jumped up 18% to close at 23.00. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 3% to close at 1.60. Apple closed below its 220 benchmark again. Precious metals and their miners gained nearly 2%.
Thursday, stocks fell 0.5% in Asia, closed unchanged in Europe, and fell 0.6% in the U.S. on moderate volume. The VXO fell 5% to close at 21.87. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 4% to close at 1.54. Apple closed above its 220 benchmark again. Precious metals and their miners gained nearly 2%.
Friday, stocks gained slightly in Asia, 0.8% in Europe, and 1.2% in the U.S. on light volume. The VXO fell 14% to close at 18.86. Precious metals miners moved up 2%.