Crude Falls From Two-Year High as Syria Concern Eases

West Texas Intermediate fell from a two-year high as the prospect of imminent attacks on Syria receded and as better-than-expected U.S. economic data raised speculation that the Federal Reserve will taper its stimulus.

Oil jumps as Syria conflict heats up

Oil prices rose roughly 3% Tuesday, as the U.S. government and its allies consider a military strike on Syria following the country's suspected use of chemical weapons.