A Bank of Korea official stated that net exports from the IT sector will account for 0.7% of this year's GDP growth target.

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (February 26, 2026): The 3128B cotton price index was 16,681 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), up 352 yuan/ton, or 2.16%. The 2227B cotton price index was 15,248 yuan/ton, up 378 yuan/ton, or 2.54%, and the 2129B cotton price index was 17,068 yuan/ton, up 381 yuan/ton, or 2.28%. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

A-share listed companies in the computing power leasing sector saw a short-term surge, with Zhongbei Communication hitting the daily limit, Runze Technology rising over 14%, and Aofei Data, Runjian Shares, and DataPort all rising sharply.

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2270.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2271.16/oz, down 0.38% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2279.5/oz, down 2.24% on the day.

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong: It is too early to say that the foreign exchange market has stabilized. We cannot relax our vigilance on the foreign exchange market just because the Korean won has recently strengthened against the US dollar.

Yulia Zhdanova, head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, stated that NATO member states are developing plans for a large-scale war against Russia.