Group 1: Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices experienced a significant increase, with spot silver rising over 3% to $86.46 per ounce and COMEX silver futures up over 5% to $86.48 per ounce [3][5] - Spot gold opened with a rapid increase, rising over 1% before undergoing some fluctuations, while COMEX gold futures increased by more than 2% to $5187 per ounce [4][5] Group 2: Geopolitical Tensions - Reports indicate that President Trump is inclined to initiate a first strike against Iran in the coming days, with potential for larger-scale attacks if initial efforts are unsuccessful [5] - Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that despite adversities, the Iranian people will not yield to external pressures, and recent negotiations with the U.S. have shown encouraging signs [6] - The U.S. has been increasing military pressure on Iran, with the deployment of over 60 military aircraft at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which is three times the usual number [6][7] Group 3: South Korean Stock Market - The South Korean composite index saw a significant rise, with an increase of 2% on February 23, reaching a new historical high [9] - Major stocks such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor rose over 3%, while SK Hynix increased by 2% [10][11] - Economic analysts suggest that the Bank of Korea may maintain its policy interest rate due to persistent inflation around 2% and ongoing financial instability [12]