Tuesday, stocks rose 0.8% in Asia but fell 0.4% in Europe and 1.0% in the U.S. on 19B shares traded. Precious metals fell 4% and their miners 6%. NYSE ended below 23,000 while Apple closed below 270.
Wednesday, stocks declined 0.8% in Asia and 0.4% in Europe but advanced slightly in the U.S. on 17B shares traded. Precious metals and their miners rose 2%. The S&P 500 ended above its 7100 benchmark to notch a record close.
Thursday, stocks in Europe ended little changed while they closed slightly lower in Asia and the U.S. on 18B shares traded. Precious metals and their miners fell 2%.
Friday, stocks rose 1.0% in Asia, fell 0.5% in Europe, and closed little changed in the U.S. on 18B shares traded. Precious metals gained about 1% and their miners advanced 2% The NASDAQ and S&P 500 each logged a record closing high.