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flag Middle East tensions drove the dollar up, stocks down, and oil above $110, sparking global financial fears.

flag The U.S. dollar rose on Monday as Middle East tensions escalated, driving investors to safe-haven assets amid fears of broader conflict, rising oil prices above $110, and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. flag The dollar index climbed, while major currencies like the euro and yen weakened. flag Stock markets declined globally, and U.S. Treasury yields rose to near eight-month highs, signaling a potential "safe-haven failure." flag The International Energy Agency warned the crisis exceeds the 1970s oil shocks, intensifying inflation concerns and prompting central banks to maintain hawkish stances. flag U.S. corporate exposure, including damage to Amazon data centers in the UAE, raised risks to digital infrastructure and financial stability, while de-dollarization efforts gained momentum.

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