Gold outperforms the US dollar and euro as systemic debasement erodes fiat purchasing power. Now the world's second-largest reserve asset, physical bullion offers a vital hedge against rising debt and global currency devaluation.

South Korea's inflation held at 2.0% in February, but rising oil prices and a weak won (KRW) pose significant upside risks. The Bank of Korea is expected to keep interest rates steady at 2.5% to support fragile domestic demand.

Advanced surgical care by cardiac surgeon Dr. Ashish Dolas.

Google, JPMorgan, and Amazon launched a $100 million initiative targeting "superpollutants" like methane. The group will fund high-impact projects through 2030 to curb gases significantly more potent than CO2.

WTI crude oil spiked to $115 as Kuwait and the UAE cut production amid the escalating war in Iran. Energy stocks like Marathon Petroleum and Valero surged on supply fears, while broader markets slumped.