On the surface, it has been a better week for equity markets, particularly in the US and Europe, which finished January and started February off with strong rebound rallies. It remains unclear at this point, whether this upswing is the start of a significant turnaround for stocks or if it is a relief rally within an emerging downtrend. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the implications across asset classes of a rising US Dollar, and at recent activity in energy markets.