Monday, stocks gained 0.9% in Asia, 1.5% in Europe, and 0.7% in the U.S. on 18B shares traded. The VIX fell 8% to close at 17.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ended above their respective 47,000 and 6800 benchmarks.
Tuesday, stocks closed unchanged in Asia, rose 1.3% in Europe, and in the U.S. on 16B shares traded. IBM closed above its 310 benchmark. Precious metals fell 2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended above its 48,000 benchmark and a record high close. Apple also notched a record high close.
Wednesday, stocks rose 0.4% in Asia, 0.8% in Europe, and in the U.S. on 18B shares traded. Precious metals rose 2%. while their miners gained 3%. The Dow and NYSE each logged a record high close. President Trump signed the continuing resolution to fund the federal government for a few more months.
Thursday, stocks ended slightly higher in Asia but 0.7% lower in Europe, and 1.3% lower in the U.S. on 21B shares traded. The VIX rose 14% to its exact pivot point marking a rare neutral trading sentiment. Precious metals fell 1% while their miners dropped four times that amount. The Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 fell below their respective 48,000, 23,000, 6800 levels. IBM fell below the 310 level.
Friday, stocks fell 2% in Asia, 1% in Europe, and 0.3% in the U.S. on 21B shares traded. Precious metals declined 2%.