https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-on-mideast-jitters-pushing-yields-higherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-on-mideast-jitters-pushing-yields-higherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-on-mideast-jitters-pushing-yields-higher#u114184Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:31:36 +0000Crude oil prices surged as much as 5% following fresh attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and growing tensions with Iran. The spike in energy costs dragged down US equities, sending the Nasdaq Composite down more than 1% in its largest single-day loss since mid-August. Treasury yields climbed higher as bond markets suffered alongside a continuing global sell-off, while the US dollar extended gains. Prices experienced some fluctuation over the potential release of emergency reserves, but supply concerns remained severe.Why it mattersThe disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens vital