Monday, stocks rose 0.7% in Asia, 0.4% in Europe, and 0.5% in the U.S. on 18B shares traded. The VIX fell 8% and transitioned back to the greed zone ending at 19.11. Precious metals lost about 1% while their miners gave back twice that amount. S&P 500 and NYSE ended above their respective 6000 and 20,000 benchmarks while IBM closed above 280.
Tuesday, stocks closed unchanged in Asia but fell 0.8% Europe, and 0.4% in the U.S. on 17B shares traded. The VIX rose 13% to move into the fear zone at 21.60. The S&P 500 and NYSE indices closed below their respective 6000 and 20,000 benchmarks.
Wednesday, stocks fell 0.4% in Europe but ended down slightly in Asia and little changed the U.S. on 17B shares traded. The VIX fell 7% to close at 20.14. Precious metals and their miners lost 1%. The FOMC decided to hold rates at current levels.
Thursday, stocks fell 1.4% in Asia and ended little changed in Europe. Markets were closed in the U.S.
Friday, stocks gained 0.6% in Asia, ended little changed in Europe, and fell slightly in the U.S. on 21B shares traded. Apple ended the week above its 200 benchmark. Precious metals and their miners lost 1%.