Monday, stocks rose 0.3% in Asia but fell 0.4% in Europe and 0.5% in the U.S. on 10B shares traded. Apple ended below its 180 benchmark.
Tuesday, stocks gained 0.5% in Asia, 0.4% in Europe, and 0.8% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The VIX fell 5% to close at 13.96.
Wednesday, stocks closed unchanged in Asia, fell slightly in Europe, but rose 0.5% in the U.S. on 12B shares traded. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield advanced 2% to end at 3.78. Precious metals lost 1% miners fell twice that amount.
Thursday, stocks fell slightly in Asia, closed unchanged in Europe, and rose slightly in the U.S. on 10B shares traded. That gain was enough to move the S&P 500 back into bull territory. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield declined 2% to end at 3.71. Precious metals and their miners gained 2%.
Friday, stocks moved 1.2% higher in Asia, fell slightly in Europe but ended unchanged in the U.S. on 10B shares traded. Apple closed above 180 as it announced a mixed-reality headset earlier in the week. On the Fauci Flu front, this article states that repeated doses of the Fauci Flu shot weakens the immune system. Also, here’s one disputing the demonization of hydroxychloroquine. Finally, the Federal Reserve balance sheet rose 3B to 8.39T.