Monday, stocks gained 1.4% in Asia, 0.7% in Europe, and 0.6% in the U.S. on strong volume. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield moved up 3% to close at 0.78. The technology sector powered higher as Apple jumped up 6% to close above its 120 benchmark.
Tuesday, rose 0.4% in Asia, lost 0.5% in Europe, and fell 0.9% in the U.S. on strong volume. The VXO fell 6% to close at 26.68. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield plunged 6% to close at 0.73. Precious metals lost 2%.
Wednesday, stocks fell 0.3% in Asia, slightly in Europe, and 0.5% in the U.S. on strong volume. Precious metals miners gained about 2%. The S&P 500 index closed below its 3500 benchmark.
Thursday, stocks plummeted 1.3% in Asia and 2.1% in Europe while closing unchanged in the U.S. on strong volume. The VXO rose 7% to close at 28.80. Precious metals miners lost about 2%.
Friday, stocks gained 0.3% in Asia, 1.3% in Europe, and just slightly in the U.S. on strong volume. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose 2% to close at 0.74. Apple closed below its 120 benchmark.