https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-as-middle-east-conflict-lifts-oil-fed-hike-loomsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-as-middle-east-conflict-lifts-oil-fed-hike-loomshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-as-middle-east-conflict-lifts-oil-fed-hike-looms#u69996Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:10:19 +0000The dollar traded near a two-week high on Wednesday as an oil price surge pushed up Treasury yields and strengthened Federal Reserve rate hike bets. Asian currencies weakened against the rising dollar, while the Japanese yen held near a seven-month high ahead of upcoming policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. Markets reacted to shifting monetary policy expectations and broader commodity price pressures, driving distinct currency movements across global markets.Why it mattersCurrency traders are balancing shifting monetary policy expectations against rising energy costs.