Yesterday President Trump ordered US troops to be pulled out of Syria

Today there was talk of a withdrawal from Afghanistan as well

Such talk seems to be firming up, with media reports, citing 2 defense officials and a person briefed on the matter:

  • White House has ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

And, this just a few minute ago:

Mattis disagreeing with Trump, check out his scathing resignation letter at that linked post.

If the turmoil in US politics is playing a part in wobbly markets there is no sign of improvement.