# Oil tops $113 as AI sell-off rattles stocks and investors seek bonds

https://mins.news/en/item/112178

- euronews, 2026-10-23 05:08 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/oil-prices-climb-above-113-as-ai-sell-off-rattles-stocks-and-investors-buy-bonds

> Rising energy prices added to inflation worries as doubts about AI spending weighed on technology stocks. Investors sought safety in US bonds, while France’s borrowing costs stayed above 5%.

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