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Asian Stocks Drop While Oil Climbs on Syria; Aussie Slips
Bloomberg Asian stocks retreated a second day, led by Japanese shares, while crude oil extended gains on concern the U.S. will take military action against Syria. Crop futures rebounded as most precious metals rose and Australia's dollar weakened against the … Syria Concerns Weigh on Stocks but Boost Oil GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria uncertainty drives up oil, hits stocks Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks tumble |