https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-holds-gains-yen-slips-as-middle-east-energy-shock-deepensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-holds-gains-yen-slips-as-middle-east-energy-shock-deepenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-holds-gains-yen-slips-as-middle-east-energy-shock-deepens#u69017Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:10:09 +0000The US dollar advanced to a two-week high as conflict in the Middle East drove up oil prices and steered investors toward safe-haven assets. This surge weighed heavily on the yen, which had recently experienced a period of strength. Higher crude prices and shifting market reactions to ongoing geopolitical tensions dictate current currency movements as global participants brace for upcoming central bank meetings.Why it mattersGeopolitical conflict in the Middle East directly impacts global energy supplies, triggering sharp increases in crude oil prices. Currency markets respond to these energy https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-holds-gains-yen-slips-as-middle-east-energy-shock-deepenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-holds-gains-yen-slips-as-middle-east-energy-shock-deepens#u65767Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:32:46 +0000The US dollar held near its weekly high on Friday while the Japanese yen declined for a second consecutive day. A deepening energy shock in the Middle East drove the currency movements, as renewed supply fears pushed both oil prices and bond yields higher. These factors, combined with PPI data and hot US inflation, have increased bets on Federal Reserve actions. The dollar recently experienced its strongest day in two weeks as market participants reacted to the surge in crude oil and T-note yields.Why it mattersEnergy supply disruptions in the Middle East typically trigger a flight to safe-hav