金融博客零對衝：韓國KOSPI指數暴跌8%後，交易暫停20分鐘。MSCI在最新評估中維持韓國新興市場地位或許有其道理。

CITIC Securities said the dollar index has rallied sharply, driving gold below $4,000/oz, and that easing inflation concerns have not weakened the dollar. Political 're-dollarization' may partly explain the move, but the firm sees expectations of tighter dollar liquidity as the dominant driver. It expects the dollar index to find support this year but for further upside to be difficult to sustain; the next US inflation print could be a catalyst for market re-pricing.

US Secretary of State Rubio said Iran will continue to issue extreme statements.