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