Monday, stocks fell 3.4% in Asia but ended little changed in Europe and the U.S. on 20B shares traded. The VIX fell 12% to end at 18.92 and move back to the greed zone. The S&P 500 closed above 7400.
Tuesday, stocks declined 0.5% in Europe, but advanced 2.6% Asia and 0.7% in the U.S. on 25B shares traded. The VIX gained 5% to close at 19.87. Precious metals fell 3% but their miners gave back just 1%. The S&P 500 ended below its 7400 benchmark. Apple and IBM ended below 300 and 280 respectively.
Wednesday, stocks ended unchanged in Europe but fell 2.6% in Asia and 1.3% in the U.S. on 21B shares traded. The VIX rose 12% to ende at 22.22 and transition back into the fear zone. Precious metals fell 3% and their miners lost 5% The Dow and S&P 500 ended below 50,000 and 7300 respectively. The CPI climbed to over four percent as it outpaced wages.
Thursday, stocks lost 0.5% in Asia but gained 0.7% in Europe, and 1.4% in the U.S. on 22B shares traded. The VIX dropped 13% to end at 19.44 and settle back to the greed zone. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield fell 2% to end at 4.46. Precious metals gained 4% and their miners rose 5%. The Dow and S&P 500 ended above 50,000 and 7300 respectively.
Friday, stocks rose 3.1% in Asia, 1.9% in Europe, and 0.8% in the U.S. on 20B shares traded. The VIX fell 9% to end at 17.68. Precious metals rose 1% and their miners climbed three times that amount. The Dow and S&P 500 ended above 51,000 and 7400 respectively.