U.S. equity markets closed slightly higher after a spurt to the upside following a better than expected U.S. jobs report. Buying pressure died shortly after the major indices reached their highest levels in more than two years.

The U.S. Dollar is soaring as China surprised the Forex markets with a 50 basis point hike in its bank reserve requirements. This move by China is an attempt to cool credit without tightening interest rates. The intention of China’s central bank is not to derail the economy but to preserve its expansion.

The trading week ended with traders still fearing a widening and deepening debt situation in the Euro Region. Optimistic traders are looking for some solution to be reached by either a “pseudo-bailout” by the European Central Bank or European Union. Legally, the ECB or EU cannot offer an outright bailout package so they may have to figure out a way to get around this restriction.