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South Korea Feb exports beat forecasts, rise for ninth month

Thousands of flights have been disrupted in the wake of the escalating conflict engulfing the Middle East, with Dubai’s main airport — the world’s busiest aviation hub — effectively shut down after it was hit by a suspected aerial strike.

“Just visit London and you’ll see that it’s filled with crime,” the tech billionaire Elon Musk said as he was beamed into Tommy Robinson’s far-right rally in the UK capital last September.The comments by the SpaceX and Tesla boss, part of a roving speech that was later condemned by the UK government, added to a growing wave of anti-London disinformation that has spread in recent months. That includes Donald Trump’s notorious comments of London “no-go zones” and Nigel Farage’s warnings against wearing jewellery after 9pm in the West End.But the panic over antisocial behaviour and petty crime plaguing the capital…

Venture capital firm Paradigm is preparing a new $1.5 billion fund aimed at artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging technologies, marking its clearest push yet beyond the crypto sector that built its reputation. Key Takeaways: Paradigm is raising a $1.5B fund to invest in AI, robotics and other frontier technologies while continuing crypto backing. The firm will use its existing technical team as it expands beyond blockchain-only investments. Paradigm sees growing overlap between AI and crypto, including applications like autonomous payments and smart contract security. The San Francisco-based investor will continue backing blockchain startups while expanding into adjacent industries, according…

Key PointsIt’s been a rough year for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrencies in general. Still the largest crypto asset globally, Bitcoin’s price has fallen to just $65,000 in recent weeks. Its total market cap is down to around $1.3 trillion.Another price surge, however, could be just around the corner, according to one Wall Street analyst. You’ll want to listen to why he believes Bitcoin holders shouldn’t give up just yet.Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.…

Thailand will implement tough new rules governing retail gold-trading from March 1, hoping to curb speculative activity that’s fueled gains in the baht and weakened the nation’s competitiveness.

The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday fell by -0.21%.  The dollar moved lower on Friday as a decline in the 10-year T-note yield to a 4-month low has weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials.  Losses in the dollar were limited on Friday due to stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Jan PPI, the Feb MNI Chicago PMI, and Dec construction spending.  Also, Friday’s equity market slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. US Jan PPI final demand rose +0.5% m/m and +2.9% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +2.6% y/y.  Jan PPI ex-food and energy rose +3.6% y/y, stronger than…

President Donald Trump addresses the American people after strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran. Iran has reportedly moved to restrict navigation along the world’s most critical oil export route after major U.S. and Israeli strikes, stoking fears of a significant disruption to global energy markets. A European Union naval mission official told Reuters that vessels in the region are receiving marine radio warnings from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard instructing ships not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not formally confirmed the order. SUPREME LEADER OF IRAN KHAMENEI DEAD FOLLOWING ISRAEL’S STRIKE ON IRAN  In response to the…

Bitcoin defends $64K after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran as ETF flows return to center stageBitcoin traded through a weekend macro shock after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked regional retaliation.The largest price swings occurred during low-liquidity hours, leaving spot BTC back near the mid-$64,000 area.The move reinforced a pattern that has become more visible in the ETF era: Bitcoin can function as a 24/7 pressure valve for macro risk.At the same time, the deepest marginal liquidity increasingly concentrates in weekday, regulated venues.That structural split is showing up in participation.Weekend activity has capitulated ever since spot Bitcoin ETFs joined…

Debris from an intercepted drone attack near Dubai’s Burj Al Arab caused a fire to break out on the hotel’s outer facade, authorities said.No injuries were reported in the incident, according to the Dubai Media Office. The fire has been brought under control, it said.The statement came after videos on social media showed flames rising from the base of the sail-shaped hotel, one of Dubai’s most famous buildings.The interception occurred during a sustained Iranian barrage against the United Arab Emirates in response to US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic.The defence ministry said it had intercepted 137 ballistic missiles…