U.S. Treasury yields have slightly increased. After reaching a one-year low, the U.S. dollar index turned up, while the yen fell after hitting a three-week high. The offshore yuan briefly crossed 7.11 for the first time in three weeks before dropping over 100 points. Bitcoin climbed to $65,000 before falling back by $2,000.
The Middle East situation has caused a surge in oil prices by over 3%. Brent crude rose more than 3% to a two-week high, while WTI crude climbed nearly 4%. Gold increased for two consecutive days, nearing record highs during the session.