.A strong approach US equities today would certainly have indicated the 'all-clear' for threat resources. As an alternative, a 2.5% gain entering into the ultimate hr of trading was actually trimmed 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 Comp: -0.9% (was shut for holiday the other day).This article was composed by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.