Tensions with Syria sink U.S. and European stocks
Wall Street and global markets fell as fears of a U.S. strike on Syria rose after Kerry cited evidence of a chemical attack. The Dow dropped 138 points to 14,807, the S&P 500 slid 20 to 1,637, and the Nasdaq declined 63 to 3,594 as oil hit a two year high and gold rose.
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Confidence in economy nears 54-year high in August
Americans grow optimistic about hiring and wages as the Conference Board reports the consumer confidence index rising to 81.5 in August from 81 in July, approaching the 82.1 June peak. Income expectations rebound to a two year high while views of the current economy dip slightly.
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