Monday, stocks gained 1.0% in Asia, 0.8% in Europe, and 0.7% in the U.S. on 8B shares traded. Precious metals miners rose 2%. Here’s an article that reminds us how the authoritarians leverage fear of Fauci Flu and the effects of climate change to trample on our freedoms.
Tuesday, stocks advanced 0.6% in Asia and 1.0% in both Europe and the U.S. on 10B shares traded. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield slipped 2% to end at 4.12. Precious metals and their miners gained 2%. The NYSE index closed above its 16K benchmark.
Wednesday, stocks rose 0.7% in Asia, fell slightly in Europe, and gained slightly in the U.S. on 9B shares traded. The NASDAQ ended the day above the 14,000 level S&P 500 Index ended above its 4500 180 benchmark.
Thursday, stocks gained slightly in Asia but lost 0.3% in Europe and 0.5% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded.
Friday, stocks ended unchanged in Europe while advancing 0.8% in Asia and 0.6% in the U.S. on 9B shares traded. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield moved up 2% to end at 4.17. Precious metals ended the day down about 1%. Finally, the Federal Reserve balance sheet declined 18B to 8.12T.