NewsSouth Korea’s Kospi plunges 12% amid broader declines in Asia markets as Iran conflict rages Posted on March 4, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com Most Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Wednesday, extending a selloff amid an escalating Middle East war. budd87309@gmail.com US launches military operations in Ecuador – Politico Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation