Monday, stocks gained 1.5% in Asia, rose slightly in Europe, and advanced 0.5% in the U.S. on 13B shares traded. The VIX fell 9% to end at 16.78. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose 2% to end at 4.60. Apple ended at a record-high close.
Tuesday, stocks rose slightly in Asia and Europe and gained 0.7% in the U.S. on 8B shares traded. The VIX fell 15% to end at 14.27. The Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 indices closed above their respective 43,000, 20,000, and 6000 benchmarks. Apple ended at a record-high close.
Wednesday stocks gained 0.5% in Asia. Markets in Europe and the U.S. were closed for Christmas.
Thursday, stocks were unchanged in Europe, rose 0.8% in Asia, and closed little changed in the U.S. on 12B shares traded. Apple ended at a record-high close.
Friday, stocks rose 0.4% in Asia and 0.7% in Europe but fell 0.7% in the U.S. on 14B shares traded. The VIX rose 8% to close at 15.95. Precious metals fell 1%. The Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 indices closed below their respective 43,000, 20,000, and 6000 benchmarks. Finally, the Federal Reserve balance sheet declined 3B to 6.89T.