[2026-04-17 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Middle East faces one of sharpest downgrades since global financial crisis, IMF warns | The National

Snippet: The Middle East’s economic outlook has sharply deteriorated following the outbreak of the Iran war, with the International Monetary Fund warning that the region faces one of its steepest growth downgrades in years and rising risks of further decline if the conflict persists.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/16/middle-east-faces-one-of-sharpest-downgrades-since-global-financial-crisis-imf-warns/

[2026-04-17 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's new Dr. S bullet train will inspect tracks and carry passengers

Snippet: Catching a glimpse of the now-retired Doctor Yellow trains was considered good luck. (Photo by Kazumi Saito)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-s-new-dr.-s-bullet-train-will-inspect-tracks-and-carry-passengers

[2026-04-17 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Walmart plans major upgrades for California stores — with surprising new foods and cheaper deals

Snippet: Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/california-walmart-stores-getting-major-overhaul/

[2026-04-17 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Taiwan Semi Slides Despite Record Results In Warning Sign For Chip Companies

Snippet: Taiwanese chip giant, Taiwan Semiconductor Manfuacturing Co, said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fueled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple phones to Nvidia processors.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/taiwan-semi-slides-despite-record-results-warning-sign-chip-companies

[2026-04-17 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationalist congressman and ultraconservative politician vie for a spot in the Peru runoff

Snippet: In an interview with The Associated Press, Peru’s progressive presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, detailed his intention to broaden Peru’s economic ties if elected. Sánchez has gained attention for his wide-brimmed peasant hat, signaling his support for former President Pedro Castillo, in whose administration he served as minister of foreign trade and tourism.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/peru-election-keiko-fujimori-sanchez-lopez-aliaga-ff83661d1c5c6895dc4f9a0acc56d56d

[2026-04-17 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Germany eyes harsher sick leave rules to save economy from absenteeism epidemic

Snippet: They say calling out sick is nothing to sneeze at.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/germany-eyes-harsher-sick-leave-rules-warns-four-day-week-hurts-economy/

[2026-04-17 03:53 UTC+10:00] [LIV Golf Series] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

Snippet: Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/16/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-saudi-cutbacks

[2026-04-17 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan machine maker sets up India vacuum pump venture

Snippet: Orion Machinery CEO Tomomi Katagiri, second from left, seals joint venture deal with Kumark Vacuum Systems director Kiran Kumar Kumar. (Photo by Yoko Hata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-machine-maker-sets-up-india-vacuum-pump-venture

[2026-04-17 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz is back at the center of global attention because it has become one of the main pressure points in the war that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, saying they were responding to what they described as an escalating threat from Tehran’s nuclear program and regional military posture.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893292

[2026-04-17 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hope of the American Dream is still alive — but optimism greatly differs by demographic: survey

Snippet: More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/the-american-dream-still-persists-despite-financial-stress-new-survey-suggests/

[2026-04-17 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: ‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law

Snippet: Ben Jackson of the Illinois Bankers Association speaks during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., on April 15, 2026. (Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News Illinois via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/credit-card-law-illinois-swipe-fees-repeal-effort-b1de876ba4dc1d4e5b839bf786a768a2

[2026-04-17 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: LIV Golf CEO Denies "Speculation" That Saudi Arabia On Cusp Of Severing Ties

Snippet: Update (1130ET): Amid reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund might be on the verge of pulling its funding for the league, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil told staff in an email overnight that its season will go on "as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/saudi-arabia-cusp-severing-ties-liv-golf

[2026-04-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Home shopping pioneer QVC plans bankruptcy protection filing as consumers jump on deals elsewhere

Snippet: Corporate signage is shown outside a QVC facility in West Chester, Pa., Friday, July 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/qvc-bankruptcy-retail-9cbd98c14641ae7bb65c9d2dbb986fc9

[2026-04-17 02:53 UTC+10:00] [LIV Golf Series] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: LIV golf stars face career limbo with Saudi investment expected to end in 2026

Snippet: LIV CEO’s rallying email to staff did not refer to 2027

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/16/liv-golf-doubts-future-saudi-pif-funding

[2026-04-17 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Taylor Swift’s viral gingham skirt set is finally back in stock

Snippet: When Taylor Swift joined Travis Kelce at last year’s Tight End University kickoff event wearing a green gingham crop top and skirt by Hunter Bell, her set swiftly sold out.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/style/taylor-swift-hunter-bell-skirt-set-is-back-in-stock/

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NBC News NOW reveals programming change, promotes former CNN-er

Snippet: Streaming service NBC News NOW is expanding its programming to 14 hours every weekday with a new two-hour show hosted by Christine Romans, a veteran business journalist.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/nbc-news-now-reveals-programming-change-promotes-former-cnn-er/

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: From insurance to rail sector, 110 Japan firms join emissions credit market

Snippet: Rail operator Hankyu and a MS&AD Insurance Group member will take part in the emissions credit market. (Nikkei photo montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/climate-change/from-insurance-to-rail-sector-110-japan-firms-join-emissions-credit-market2

[2026-04-17 02:14 UTC+10:00] [Federal Reserve] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Snippet: Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/senate-democrats-trump-new-federal-reserve-chair

[2026-04-17 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia to boost defense spending over growing threats

Snippet: CANBERRA — Australia will raise its defense spending to 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/world/asia-oceania/australia-to-boost-defense-spending-over-growing-threats/2321752

[2026-04-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's unfinished buildings continue to haunt real estate market

Snippet: Unfinished apartment buildings in Zhengzhou, part of a complex that was scheduled to be completed at the end of 2022. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/china-s-unfinished-buildings-continue-to-haunt-real-estate-market

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: List of industries with foreign investment limits updated

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/news/national/list-of-industries-with-foreign-investment-limits-updated/2322210

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: National budget release slows to 68% in March

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/national-budget-release-slows-to-68-in-march/2321885

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Financial resilience low among Filipinos

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/financial-resilience-low-among-filipinos/2321886

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Loan payment suspension OKd for farmers, fisherfolk

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/loan-payment-suspension-okd-for-farmers-fisherfolk/2321891

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Companies get more time to file financial statements

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/companies-get-more-time-to-file-financial-statements/2321916

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Regulation, importation and corruption

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/regulation-importation-and-corruption/2321948

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Business groups urge suspension of fuel VAT

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/business-groups-urge-suspension-of-fuel-vat/2321949

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Energy subsidies seen straining fiscal position

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/energy-subsidies-seen-straining-fiscal-position/2321950

[2026-04-17 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Marubeni buys Spanish energy supplier, moving into Europe, Latin America

Snippet: Marubeni anticipates power demand to increase in Spain and elsewhere as more data centers are built. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/marubeni-buys-spanish-energy-supplier-moving-into-europe-latin-america

[2026-04-17 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about the South African politician sentenced to prison for gun offense

Snippet: Julius Malema, the leader of Economic Freedom Fighters, addresses supporters during an election rally in Katlehong township, east of Johannesburg, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-malema-prison-explainer-3d62e4846b8fda519dabeb49d1fa8ac2

[2026-04-17 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Will the Houston Texans draft in the first round or trade again?

Snippet: Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael ConroyFile)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/houston-texans-nfl-draft-b638451522f4a9a73b42df9caba1ca4d

[2026-04-17 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics

Snippet: Europe continues to turn away from Israel, frustrated by a state that has doubled down on attacking its neighbours, with no regard for the global economic shock its actions are contributing to.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/israel-says-its-wests-defender-but-cares-little-for-european-critics

[2026-04-17 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well

Snippet: Retail traders stampeded into Allbirds after the troubled shoemaker slapped an artificial intelligence label on its business, a set-up that market history suggests rarely ends well once the initial hype fades.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/retail-traders-pile-into-allbirds-after-odd-ai-pivot-history-shows-it-wont-end-well.html

[2026-04-17 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bruce Willis’ former Beverly Hills home sells for $41.25M — in one of LA County’s priciest 2026 deals

Snippet: Bruce Willis’ former Beverly Hills home has sold off-market for $41.25 million, sources told The Post.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/real-estate/bruce-willis-former-beverly-hills-home-sells-for-41-25m/

[2026-04-17 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

Snippet: HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350370/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-affairs-meets-citys-leaders-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 01:35 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

Snippet: HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350370/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-affairs-meets-citys-leaders-capital

[2026-04-17 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mets trade Richard Lovelady to Nationals in latest breakup with reliever

Snippet: In what sure looks like the end of this relationship — but with these two, never say never — the Mets and Richard Lovelady have broken up again.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/sports/mets-trade-reliever-richard-lovelady-to-nationals/

[2026-04-17 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump administration looks to Ford, GM in WWII-style weapons push: report

Snippet: The Trump administration has quietly approached US industrial giants including Ford and General Motors about potentially boosting weapons production, according to a report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/trump-administration-looks-to-ford-gm-in-wwii-style-weapons-push-report/

[2026-04-17 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "It's Really Illiquid": Goldman COO Warns Retail About Private Credit And The "Perception Of Liquidity"

Snippet: Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy event in Washington, D.C., President and COO of Goldman Sachs John Waldron warned that some managers have oversold how easy it is to get money out—especially to retail investors, who’ve helped balloon the market into a $1.7 trillion behemoth just as the space faces growing scrutiny and tighter conditions, according to Semafor.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/its-really-illiquid-goldman-coo-warns-retail-about-private-credit-and-perception-liquidity

[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350369/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-eu-officials-meet-discuss-trade-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350369/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-eu-officials-meet-discuss-trade-cooperation

[2026-04-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wall Street seems to have decided the recession risk is over. Can the Australian market do the same?

Snippet: Experts say US market ‘may have run ahead of itself’, while the ASX 200’s more modest recovery is due in part to Australia’s reliance on fuel imports

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/wall-street-seems-to-have-decided-the-recession-risk-is-over-can-the-australian-market-do-the-same

[2026-04-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Fuel shortages loom as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global economy

Snippet: Europe could face flight disruptions within weeks as fuel supplies tighten amid the ongoing crisis affecting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/fuel-shortages-loom-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-global-economy/

[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as demand for EVs and ESS batteries soars

Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350364/chinas-lithium-giant-ganfeng-sees-profit-jump-demand-evs-and-ess-batteries-soars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [Ganfeng Lithium] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as demand for EVs and ESS batteries soars

Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350364/chinas-lithium-giant-ganfeng-sees-profit-jump-demand-evs-and-ess-batteries-soars

[2026-04-17 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank to cover OpenAI lending with $3.6bn dollar, euro debt issuance

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son, left, speaks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/softbank/softbank-to-cover-openai-lending-with-3.6bn-dollar-euro-debt-issuance

[2026-04-17 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Betsey Johnson loves this ‘perfect’ red lip so much, she sleeps in it

Snippet: In a business known for passing trends, Betsey Johnson has achieved enduring success.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/style/betsey-johnson-loves-this-perfect-red-lipstick-so-much-she-sleeps-in-it/

[2026-04-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies

Snippet: Two of the biggest names in chip manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and ASML, both reported strong earnings this week as demand for artificial intelligence chips remains sky high.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/taiwan-semi-tsm-asml-stock-earnings-ai-chips.html

[2026-04-17 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says Iran war pause won't derail UAE property boom | The National

Snippet: Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris expects the UAE property market to bounce back strongly and “continue booming”, as he announced a Dh30 billion ($8.17 billion) expansion of a "mini city" real estate project between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/16/egyptian-billionaire-naguib-sawiris-says-iran-war-pause-wont-derail-uae-property-boom/

[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress | The National

Snippet: Adversity can build character, but more often reveals it. Over the past few weeks, as Iran attacked civilian targets in the Gulf region, the world has seen the foresight of nations that have spent years preparing for such a possibility and their resilience in withstanding it. The UAE’s decades of forward-looking strategic investment across vital areas of national interest – from diversifying the economy, to building partnerships with global businesses and universities, to bolstering national defences – helped it to

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/16/the-us-israel-war-with-iran-has-neither-derailed-nor-stalled-the-gulfs-progress/