Until Syria is resolved, it will remain the top news for the markets. War with Syria means the following; higher oil, higher gold, higher defense company stocks, lower rates, and strengthening US dollar. Note however, strengthening of the dollar only lasts if we are in the winning side. If we are on the losing side, think Weimar Republic. No war results in economic news once again being the driving force for the markets. Okay, okay, I’ll take that last sentence back. I meant random front-running algos will once again be the driving force. […]