[2026-07-30 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Repo transactions rise 10.1 pct in Q2

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Transactions of repurchase agreements (RPs) among financial institutions grew about 10 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730004600320

[2026-07-30 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai to expand SUV, eco-friendly car lineups in Brazil

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to expand its sport utility vehicle (SUV) and eco-friendly vehicle lineup in Brazil as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Latin American market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730004500320

[2026-07-30 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: As the Fed sits tight on interest rates, investors take action

Snippet: July 30, 2026 — 12:02pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/as-the-fed-sits-tight-on-interest-rates-investors-take-action-20260730-p60jv8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee highlights S. Korea's first-ever FTA, 'enduring' friendship with Chile

Snippet: SANTIAGO, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that Chile was the first country in the world to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, stressing what he called the enduring friendship between the two countries.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730004200315

[2026-07-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq sees building transport links with Gulf partners as route to 'lasting peace' in region | The National

Snippet: Iraq has appealed for closer transport and logistics co-operation with the UAE and other Gulf states, arguing that deeper economic integration can help build “lasting and sustainable peace” in a region grappling with the fallout of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/30/iraq-sees-building-transport-links-with-gulf-partners-as-route-to-lasting-peace-in-region/

[2026-07-30 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Red Metal kicks off Sybella rare earths study

Snippet: Red Metal has fired the starter’s gun on a pre-feasibility study for its Sybella rare earths project in north-west Queensland, a move designed to put some hard economic numbers around what it describes as a globally significant, large-tonnage discovery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/red-metal-kicks-off-sybella-rare-earths-study-20260730-p60jzi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US rate path uncertain amid inflation, Mideast tension: finance ministry

Snippet: The path of key interest rates in the United States appears to remain uncertain due to persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825475

[2026-07-30 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yankees check in on Orioles’ Adley Rutschman in trade deadline catcher quest

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/yankees-check-in-on-adley-rutschman-in-trade-deadline-catcher-quest/

[2026-07-30 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI supplier Innolight dips in Asia's second-biggest listing of 2026

Snippet: Zhongji Innolight's Chairman and President Liu Sheng, center, attends a listing ceremony with other executives in Hong Kong on July 30. (Photo by Gloria Li)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/ai-supplier-innolight-dips-in-asia-s-second-biggest-listing-of-20262

[2026-07-30 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO

Snippet: Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell 1.28% on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/china-ai-supplier-zhongji-innolight-hong-kong-debut.html

[2026-07-30 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off

Snippet: The Chinese firm has completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3362321/zhongji-innolight-shares-fall-hong-kong-debut-amid-global-ai-sell?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Alphabet] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off

Snippet: The Chinese firm has completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3362321/zhongji-innolight-shares-fall-hong-kong-debut-amid-global-ai-sell

[2026-07-30 11:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- A divided Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday even as US central bank chief Kevin Warsh pledged an unwavering commitment to bring inflation ‌down, a message that left markets confused about just what he was prepared to do.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825428

[2026-07-30 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ignite 2026: Empowering the next generation of investors

Snippet: AS financial markets continue to evolve, the need for practical financial education has never been greater. In response to this growing demand, the Investors' Society of De La Salle University proudly presents “Ignite 2026: Unveiling Markets with Strategy and Precision,” its flagship financial literacy event that brings together students, aspiring investors and industry professionals for a day of learning, collaboration and innovation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/30/tmt-newswire/ignite-2026-empowering-the-next-generation-of-investors/2394576

[2026-07-30 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill market

Snippet: Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362204/malaysia-moves-protect-local-firms-cheap-chinese-goods-fill-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Anwar Ibrahim] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill market

Snippet: Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362204/malaysia-moves-protect-local-firms-cheap-chinese-goods-fill-market

[2026-07-30 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Card spending climbs over 7 pct in Q2

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Credit card spending rose by more than 7 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier due to the wealth effect stemming from a bull run on the local stock market and sound corporate earnings, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002900320

[2026-07-30 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) LG Energy swings to Q2 loss on EV market slowdown

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS throughout; ADDS photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002351320

[2026-07-30 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Liberty owe it to Breanna Stewart to be honest with themselves at WNBA trade deadline

Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Breanna Stewart is too good for the Liberty to stand still at the trade deadline.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/liberty-should-be-all-in-at-wnba-trade-deadline/

[2026-07-30 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tarik Skubal’s potential final game with Tigers ends in utter disaster before trade deadline

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/tarik-skubals-potential-final-game-with-tigers-ends-in-disaster/

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale

Snippet: Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362276/chinas-solar-surge-nears-historic-milestone-even-beijing-slams-brakes-sheer-scale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale

Snippet: Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362276/chinas-solar-surge-nears-historic-milestone-even-beijing-slams-brakes-sheer-scale

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fair trade watchdog to probe wedding industry's pricing practices

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Thursday it will launch inspections of the wedding industry starting next month to tackle unfair pricing practices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001700320

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh's credibility in question after leaving interest rates unchanged

Snippet: For a Federal Reserve chairman who prizes credibility above all other virtues, the market's reaction to Kevin Warsh's remarks Wednesday must have been painful.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/kevin-warsh-fed-treasury-yields-inflation-credibility-interest-rates.html

[2026-07-30 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. rate path uncertain amid inflation, Mideast tension: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The path of key interest rates in the United States appears to remain uncertain due to persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002500320

[2026-07-30 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

Snippet: Ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will "protect Britain for decades to come" but also support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships, Andy Burnham has said

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl70x0nxr9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-30 10:50 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Warsh vows not to ‘waver’ on inflation as divided Fed leaves rates unchanged

Snippet: WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring inflation back down to the 2% target.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/30/markets/warsh-inflation-fed-rates/

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fed's rate freeze intensifies uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy amid renewed Mideast tensions: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over the future path of U.S. monetary policy, while persistent Middle East tensions continue to pose risks to financial markets, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002400320

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung Electronics profit hits all-time high on device and memory sales

Snippet: Samsung's quarterly figures come in at a time when chipmakers' share prices have tumbled from recent highs amid concerns over growing competition from China and the possibility that the AI boom has peaked. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/samsung-electronics-profit-hits-all-time-high-on-device-and-memory-sales

[2026-07-30 10:36 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: InstaPay raises transfer limit to P500,000 for real-time business payments

Snippet: Alyssa Arizabal/Rappler

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/instapay-raises-transfer-limit-real-time-business-payments/

[2026-07-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Snippet: Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362309/new-yacht-travel-scheme-makes-waves-can-hong-kong-cash-marine-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Snippet: Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362309/new-yacht-travel-scheme-makes-waves-can-hong-kong-cash-marine-economy

[2026-07-30 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Luke Weaver thriving through trade uncertainty as Mets weigh deadline decision

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/luke-weaver-thriving-through-trade-uncertainty-as-mets-weigh-deadline-decision/

[2026-07-30 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Warriors rumors: Golden State passed on Jaylen Brown amid lack of confidence

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/warriors-passed-on-jaylen-brown-trade-amid-steph-curry-uncertainty/

[2026-07-30 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding

Snippet: The United States has announced the release of $600m for Gavi, as it cut off the World Health Organization (WHO) from the global vaccine alliance, in a major financial blow to the United Nations group.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/trump-cuts-who-off-from-gavi-vaccine-alliance

[2026-07-30 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Microsoft's AI spending guide is music to our ears, quieting the bears — for now

Snippet: Microsoft broke ranks and kept its capital expenditures outlook steady — and the troubled stock was handsomely rewarded Wednesday evening. The good news on capex was accompanied by better-than-expected fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results, driven by strength in its Azure cloud unit, and strong current quarterly guidance. Revenue in the three months ended in June rose 18% year over year to $90 billion, beating the LSEG consensus estimate of $87.6 billion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/microsofts-ai-spending-guide-is-music-to-our-ears-quieting-the-bears-for-now.html

[2026-07-30 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yankees have to consider other side of catching conundrum at trade deadline

Snippet: CHICAGO — In a sport where just about everything can be bottled up into a metric of some kind, a catcher’s impact on his pitching staff may be impossible to measure.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/yankees-have-to-consider-other-side-of-catching-conundrum-at-trade-deadline/

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [CSOP Asset Management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped

[2026-07-30 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Myles Garrett addresses media as official member of the Rams for the first time since blockbuster trade

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/myles-garrett-addresses-rams-media-for-first-time-following-la-trade/

[2026-07-30 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba loosens restriction on imports by privately owned businesses

Snippet: An image of Fidel Castro hangs on the wall of a state-run pharmacy where a woman asks for medication in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-crisis-private-business-medicines-f69519537900a6ca736542f33edfe091

[2026-07-30 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Samsung Electronics second-quarter operating profit beats estimates on soaring AI chip demand

Snippet: Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts' estimates, as robust artificial intelligence demand continued to drive growth in its memory chip business.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/samsung-q2-earnings-ai-chip-.html

[2026-07-30 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tarik Skubal earns cryptic Tigers post amid Dodgers trade deadline rumors

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/tarik-skubal-earns-cryptic-tigers-post-amid-dodgers-trade-deadline-rumors/

[2026-07-30 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Marlins willing to listen to offers on young quartet as trade deadline looms

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/marlins-willing-to-listen-to-offers-on-young-quartet-as-trade-deadline-looms/

[2026-07-30 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKMA maintains base rate at 4% as US Fed keeps rate unchanged

Snippet: Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark rate, Hong Kong’s monetary authority keeps its base rate unchanged

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362318/hkma-maintains-base-rate-4-us-fed-keeps-rate-unchanged?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 09:09 UTC+10:00] [T.O. & Associates Consultancy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKMA maintains base rate at 4% as US Fed keeps rate unchanged

Snippet: Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark rate, Hong Kong’s monetary authority keeps its base rate unchanged

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362318/hkma-maintains-base-rate-4-us-fed-keeps-rate-unchanged

[2026-07-30 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar tells employees that annualized revenue in July topped all of Q2

Snippet: As OpenAI chases rival Anthropic in the enterprise and tries to sustain growth in the face of new competition from cheaper open-source alternatives, the artificial intelligence company is seeking to reassure staffers that the business remains healthy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-tells-employees-arr-in-july-topped-all-of-q2.html

[2026-07-30 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

Snippet: UK interest rates are expected to be held at 3.75% for a fifth time by Bank of England policymakers.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e6m4rndgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-30 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Amnesty: India sent 2,596 arms shipments to Israel during genocide in Gaza

Snippet: Indian state-owned and private companies shipped at least 2,596 consignments comprising hundreds of thousands of arms, ammunition and military components to Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a new Amnesty International report has revealed. The shipments, sent between 7 October 2023 and 30 November 2025, included machine-gun components, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shells supplied to Elbit Systems, explosive warheads for the SkyStriker "kamikaze" drones - similar to those discovered amid the ruins in Khan Younis - and armoured vehicle components

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/made-india-new-amnesty-report-shows-indian-arms-sales-israel-during-genocide

[2026-07-30 08:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Finance minister confirms fuel excise cut decision

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/finance-minister-confirms-fuel-excise-cut-decision-20260730-p60jvu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed