U.S. stock index futures rose on Sunday, a day after U.S.
President Barack Obama opted to seek congressional authorization for military
action against Syria, a move that was likely to delay any strike for at least
nine days.
Equities have been pressured recently by the prospect of a Western
strike against Syria after chemical weapons were used to kill civilians. The
geopolitical uncertainty contributed to steep losses in August, which marked
the worst month for the S&P 500 since May 2012.
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