Asian stocks: The Nikkei was closed tonight for business. In Australia, the S&P/Asx rose 68.10 points (1.86%) to 3,722.30, falling nearly 40% in 2008.
Crude oil is back under the $40 dollar benchmark. Crude oil for January delivery fell $0.50 to $38.30.
Gold is bounced off the high reached one day earlier. Bullion for immediate delivery lost $7.70 to $867.40.