Dollar rallies as oil prices jump and AI fears knock markets — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rallies-as-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-marketsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dollar Rallies as Oil Surges Past $100 and AI Safety Fears Hit Marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rallies-as-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rallies-as-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-markets#u68917Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:26:24 +0000The US dollar rose to a two-week high, and the yen held near a seven-month high on Monday as geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel. Global markets traded mixed, and AI stocks slid worldwide after industry leaders warned that a slowdown is needed for human safety. The oil price surge briefly sent the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to 5% for the first time since 2023. Meanwhile, diesel prices hit an all-time high following a key pipeline shutdown, and AI alarm bells reached Capitol Hill.Why it mattersGlobal financial markets are reacting to a combinatio