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.

Inflation expectations are rising as Treasury-TIPS spreads and DKW models signal price pressures. Kalshi now forecasts 2026 CPI at 3.4%, significantly above the 2.4% level required to reach the Fed's 2% PCE target.

China omits specific 2030 solar targets in its latest five-year plan, signaling a shift from rapid expansion toward grid integration. Falling prices and grid strain are cooling the sector as policymakers prioritize flexibility.