As the VIX relaxes, equities rallied into the close with the $SPX closing at 2843 +0.42%. Continued strength this morning.  $ES_F 2842.88 +0.64% $DAX 10600 +1.27% $CAC 4445 +1.52% $FTSE 5809 +1.0% $SSEC 2860 +1.33%  $NIKK closed $KOSPI closed