Markets Volatile as Traders React to News of China and US Tensions

iThink/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Wall Street was mixed on Friday as markets reacted to the news of China seizing an American underwater drone in the South China Sea, heightening tensions between the two countries.

The Dow fell 8.83 points (-0.04%) to 19,843.41.

The Nasdaq fell 19.69 points (-0.36%) to 5,437.16.

The S&P fell 3.96 points (-0.18%) to 2,258.07.

Crude oil was up $1.07 (+2.10%) to $51.97 a barrel.

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