.A strong approach US equities today would have signalled the 'all-clear' for risk resources. Rather, a 2.5% gain entering the ultimate hour of exchanging was whittled down to 1% at the close.Closing improvements: S&P 500: +1.0% Nasdaq Comp: +1.0% Russell 2000: +1.5% DJIA: +0.8% Toronto TSX Comp: -0.9% (was closed for holiday the other day).This write-up was composed through Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.