Monday, stocks rose slightly in Asia, gained 0.8% in Europe, and closed little changed in the U.S. on moderate volume. Apple slipped to close below the 170 benchmark. Tuesday, stocks rose in Asia 0.8%, in Europe 0.5%, and in the U.S. 1.1% on strong volume. The VXO fell 5% to close at 15.65. Apple moved back above the 170 benchmark.
Wednesday, stocks rose in Asia and Europe 0.6% and in the U.S. 0.3% on strong volume. Thursday, stocks fell 0.3% around the world on strong volume. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond rate fell 2% to close at 2.66. Friday, stocks fell 1% in Asia, rose 1.4% in Europe, and gained 1.3% in the U.S. on strong volume. The VXO fell 7% to close at 15.18.