The Syria crisis, and the likely response of the United States, dominates the headlines again today, and the markets are taking notice. President Obama hosted a meeting with Congressional leaders today and received the full support of Republican Congressional leader John Boehner for an attack on the country. In response to the growing likelihood of a strike on Syria, the price of crude oil had increased by close to 1 percent on today’s market, while gold rose by more than 1 percent. The stock market was restrained by the talk about Syria, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 made anemic gains,…
Syria Strike Depresses Stock Market, Oil Jumps
HFA Staff
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