What if a war broke out in the Middle East and no one cared?

That seems to be what is happening as Syria exchanges blows with neighbors Turkey and Israel.

With no oil at stake, currencies are taking the conflicts in stride. The usual play, if the fighting escalates, is to seek the safety of the Swiss franc while avoiding “risky” currencies like those in emerging markets and commodity producing nations.

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