Monday, stocks fell 0.7% in Asia, slightly in Europe, and 0.9% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The VIX moved up 8% to close at 19.94.
Tuesday, stocks lost 1.5% in Asia and declined slightly in Europe but gained 1.4% in the U.S. on 12B shares traded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and NYSE Index closed above their 34,000 and 16,000 levels respectively.
Wednesday, stocks ended little changed in Europe, but gained 1.1% in Asia and the U.S. on 14B shares traded. The VIX fell 8% to end at 17.87. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 4% to close at 3.40. Precious metals gained 1% and their miners advanced twice that amount. The S&P 500 Index ended above 4100. As the FOMC voted to raise interest rates 0.25%.
Thursday, stocks gained 0.5% in Asia and 1.1% in Europe but ended unchanged the U.S. on 15B shares traded. The VIX advanced 5% to closed at 18.73. Precious metals fell 2% and their miners lost 3%. The NASDAQ ended above 12,000 while Apple closed above 150. A flurry of articles appeared to further question the safety and effectiveness of the Fauci Flu shot and protocols:
- More evidence that masks are useless.
- Secret discussions regarding natural immunity.
- Personal opposition to the shots by doctors.
- A high-profile liberal with characteristic heart conditions.
- Sharp increase of serious health problems among army pilots.
Friday, stocks ended unchanged in Asia, up 0.5% in Europe, and down 0.8% in the U.S. on 13B shares traded. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose 4% to close at 3.53. Precious metals fell 3% and their miners lost 4%. Dow Jones Industrial Average and NYSE Index closed below 34,000 and 16,000 respectively. Finally, the Federal Reserve balance sheet declined 37B to 8.43T.