Why Syria Matters to the Market
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The week started with a bang overseas. There was a revolution in Syria. President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell to rebel forces. The 50-year reign of the Assad family in Syria has come to an abrupt end. Assad and his family have reportedly fled to Moscow, seeking asylum. This brought an end to the bloody and brutal 13-year Syrian civil war. What's more, Assad's biggest backers have been weakened significantly. Russia and Iran sit at the top of that list. Moscow spent significant financial and political capital to keep Assad in power during that civil war. Their investment just went up in flames...
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