Global Markets Decline and Dollar Gains as Oil Prices Rise

Global stocks fell as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears. Investors bought dollars as central banks weighed rate hikes amid the U.S. and Iran conflict.

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Global stock prices retreated on Monday as a sharp escalation in oil prices fueled fears of persistent global inflation and prompted a shift toward the safety of the dollar. The market volatility follows recent military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, leaving investors concerned about the duration of the conflict and its impact on energy supplies.

A customer at a Shell station in Washington, D.C., pays for fuel as energy prices climb following the outbreak of hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran on March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
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