The Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) went up 1.2%. For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today's Ahead of Wall Street article The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) gained 0.5% to close at 17,810.06. ECB President Mario Draghi said the apex bank is ready to "step up the pressure" and expand its asset-purchasing program provided inflation fails to return to its desired level.