Monday, stocks closed little changed in Asia, down 0.5% in Europe, and down slightly in the U.S. on low volume. The VXO moved up 8% to close at 13.40. Tuesday, stocks rose 0.3% in Asia, 0.4% in Europe but closed unchanged in the U.S. on light volume.
Wednesday, stocks fell 0.9% in Asia slightly in Europe, and were unchanged in the U.S. on light volume. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 2% to close at 1.87. Thursday, stocks closed down 0.5% in Asia and 0.4% in Europe but were little changed in the U.S. on light volume. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 3% to close at 1.82. Friday, stocks rose 0.6% in Asia, slightly in Europe and 0.8% in the U.S. on light volume. The VXO fell 9% to close at 12.36.