Key News
1. Trump says he will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, threatening to escalate strikes against Iran.
2. The US core PCE price index rose further to 3.1% year-on-year in January, the highest level since March 2024, in line with market expectations.
Stock News
1. STMicroelectronics (STM.N) plans to introduce humanoid robots to advance factory automation.
2. Apple (AAPL.O) announced a reduction in App Store commission rates in China starting March 15, 2026.
3. Adobe (ADBE.O) announced the resignation of its CEO; the latest earnings forecast failed to alleviate market concerns.
4. According to the New York Times: Meta Platforms (META.O) delayed the launch of a new artificial intelligence model due to performance issues.
5. Market news: Meta Platforms (META.O)'s large-scale submarine fiber optic cable project in the Persian Gulf has been stalled due to the conflict with Iran.
6. HEALTHEX announced a partnership with Microsoft (MSFT.O) to integrate consumers' personal health records into Copilot Health.
