Comments by the US Secretary of State about the use of chemical weapons in Syria sent oil prices up and the markets into the red. Brokers say investors are being cautious as they wait to see how the situation develops. Also: how the falling value of Brazil's real is affecting the country's economy, and the surfwear brand Billabong that says it's now 'worthless' after posting massive losses. Stephen Carroll has these stories and more in today's business round-up.
08/27/2013 BUSINESS BULLETIN
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