Oil spikes and stocks slide

The widening Middle East war pushes oil and European gas prices sharply higher, rattling global markets for a second day. Treasury yields climb as inflation worries outweigh haven demand. Currency tensions escalate as Japan and Switzerland both threaten intervention. Today’s recommended read: Dollar gets its mojo back - but only by default, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices