Wednesday, stocks declined slightly in Europe, gained 1% in Asia and 0.3% in the U.S. on 16B shares traded. The VIX fell 5% to close at 14.55. Precious metals and their miners rose 1%. The NYSE logged another record high close. The CPI released today showed little change in the inflation outlook.
Thursday, stocks ended little changed in Europe, rose 1% in Asia and up slightly in the U.S. on 17B shares traded. Precious metals fell 2% and their miners declined 3%. The S&P 500 and NYSE each logged record high close.
Friday, stocks gained 0.4% in Asia, fell slightly in Europe, and closed little changed in the U.S. on 14B shares traded. Precious metals gained 1% and their miners advanced 2%. .