https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-soar-to-108-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-bond-yields-jumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-soar-to-108-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-bond-yields-jumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-soar-to-108-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-bond-yields-jump#u69556Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:41:02 +0000US equity markets fell Tuesday as rising oil prices and surging bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Dow Jones dropped 1%, the Nasdaq declined 0.6%, and the S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.01%, its highest level since 2007. This market volatility comes as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week, with the dollar strengthening and the euro hitting one-month lows. Crude oil prices remain elevated, trading above $105 per barrel.Why it mattersRising energy costs increase inflationary pressure, which typically prompts the Federal https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-soar-to-108-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-bond-yields-jumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-soar-to-108-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-bond-yields-jump#u65324Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:50 +0000Oil prices reached $108 per barrel for the first time since May, triggering a global bond sell-off. Brent crude surpassed $107 per barrel as markets prepare for a prolonged U.S. war with Iran. This surge in energy costs is driving inflation fears, pushing the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield toward 5%. Investors are exiting bonds as rising oil prices build broader inflationary pressure across global markets.Why it mattersEnergy price spikes often lead to higher consumer prices and increased borrowing costs. The current volatility stems from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A rise in Treasu