Risk-on mood pushes the Dow Jones 1% higher

A quick look at yesterday: after finishing Thursday at 32,765, Dow Jones went up to 33,162 before paring its losses and closing at 33,100.

The Dow hit a significant low of 28,726 around 7 months ago, but has since recovered 14.06%.

The Dow shows positive signs, other assets are also on par: Nasdaq added 2.19% and closed around 12,700 yesterday. S&P 500 is trading around 4,205.45 after ending yesterday's session at 4,151.28 (up 1.3% today).

Meanwhile, Hang Seng lost 1.93% yesterday and closed at 19,100.