Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Underpinned by rising commodity prices

Early gains were led by the energy sector, materials, and financials. Crude oil futures prices climbed 2.6%. Reportedly, Microsoft develops a small tablet-style PC to rival a similar product that may be launched by Apple. QQQQ' implied volatility inched lower. The steady move up is creating anxiety in investors that they are missing out. Global markets rallied.