Stocks slip amid worries over escalating U.S.-Iran conflict

ian general last week and prompted threats of retaliation from Iran. That has rattled financial markets around the world as investors remain uncertain about how Iran will respond.Banks were also among the biggest losers in the early going as bond yields slipped. Lower yields hurt their ability to charge more lucrative interest on mortgages and other loans. JPMorgan Chase fell 1.2%.

Investors mostly shifted money into safer holdings. Utilities and real estate companies rose. Gold prices climbed 1.7% and reached a seven-year high. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 1.77% from 1.78% late Friday. WEEK AHEAD: The first full week of the new year could help give investors a clearer picture of the economy at the close of 2019. On Tuesday, the Institute for Supply Management will release its December report on the U.S. service sector, which makes up the bulk of the economy.

I’d take a hit on my 401k to ensure Trump isn’t re-elected.

Putin is happy.

Oil prices up ? All those democrats with investments in foriegn oil just decided war is ok

County is becoming a real mess and the contributing factor people who r running this country and it is sad!!😞😞😞😞😞😞😞and for all u people that think he is doing such a wonderful job just look around DON'T THINK SO!!!

ALL CAUSED BY STUPID tRUMP

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