.A powerful close in US equities today would have signified the 'all-clear' for risk resources. Instead, a 2.5% gain going into the final hr of trading was whittled down to 1% at the close.Closing improvements: S&P 500: +1.0% Nasdaq : +1.0% Russell 2000: +1.5% DJIA: +0.8% Toronto TSX : -0.9% (was actually shut for holiday season yesterday).This article was created by Adam Switch at www.forexlive.com.