What is transpiring in geopolitics prompts me to recall the depths of the Cold War.
Back then, the two superpowers - the United States and Russia - contested for leverage wherever they could. But the primary battlefield was Africa.
Well, déjà vu is now kicking in.
What is transpiring in geopolitics prompts me to recall the depths of the Cold War.
Back then, the two superpowers - the United States and Russia - contested for leverage wherever they could. But the primary battlefield was Africa.
Well, déjà vu is now kicking in.
As the world sits on a knife's edge waiting to see whether the United States takes military action against Syria, Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani explains that this crisis merely exposes a problem that hits much closer to home...
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As U.S. military personnel prepare for possible action against Syria, Brent oil prices are hovering near an 18-month high.
On Thursday, Brent oil prices retreated slightly, but remained elevated, after starting the day above $116 a barrel. Prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also retreated by a little more than 1%, closing the day at $108.80.
Brent prices have climbed steadily following escalations across Egypt and the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi.
Meanwhile, in the United States, improved infrastructure and greater network access have fueled WTI prices to near par with Brent this month.
But Brent prices have spiked this week following news that the West may intervene in Syria, where a chemical attack was allegedly launched against civilians.
Despite warnings from Russia and China, it remains unclear whether the United States will intervene. However, any action is likely to set off a chain reaction across the Middle East and could affect trade within the region, especially on oil shipments.
Here are the details on how Syria affects oil prices, what that means for you - and how to profit.
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No one knows what will happen when the West retaliates against Syria's Bashar al-Assad for his use of chemical weapons. This is bringing a wave of uncertainty over how Syria will impact markets.
If history is any guide, the markets will plunge when the missiles start flying.
