[2026-09-24 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: McDonald’s shares drop after CEO reveals lackluster growth forecast as inflation accelerates

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/business/mcdonalds-shares-drop-after-ceo-reveals-lackluster-growth-forecast-as-inflation-accelerates/

[2026-09-24 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump ally Alina Habba to marry Turkish businessman with Congo, Venezuela ties

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's former counsellor, Alina Habba, is set to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon later this week, bringing together a prominent figure from the president's inner circle and a relatively little-known businessman whose companies have secured major projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and expanded into Venezuela.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-ally-alina-habba-marry-turkish-businessman-congo-venezuela-ties

[2026-09-24 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ADB cuts PH growth outlook

Snippet: A PROLONGED war in the Middle East, coupled with climate-related shocks, is expected to weigh on the country’s economic growth, prompting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to trim its growth outlook.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/top-business/adb-cuts-ph-growth-outlook/2431721

[2026-09-24 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: IDF strike in Gaza kills Hamas finance chief, Netanyahu and defense minster say

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/world-news/idf-strike-in-gaza-kills-hamas-finance-chief-benjamin-netanyahu/

[2026-09-24 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: S&P sees further BSP rate hike as inflation, peso risks persist

Snippet: THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to raise its policy rate by another 25 basis points (bps) before the end of the year as higher oil prices and continued peso weakness add to inflation risks, S&P Global Ratings said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/top-business/sp-sees-further-bsp-rate-hike-as-inflation-peso-risks-persist/2431764

[2026-09-24 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PSEi falls below 5,800 on economic woes; peso closes flat

Snippet: THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below its 5,800-support level on Wednesday as concerns over inflation, economic growth, and external trade conditions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, while the peso ended flat against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/top-business/psei-falls-below-5800-on-economic-woes-peso-closes-flat/2431763

[2026-09-24 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ADB cuts PH growth outlook

Snippet: A PROLONGED war in the Middle East, coupled with climate-related shocks, is expected to weigh on the country’s economic growth, prompting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to trim its growth outlook.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/adb-cuts-ph-growth-outlook/2431721

[2026-09-24 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos reaffirms support for Filipino seafarers at Philmarcon 2026

Snippet: ​President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured Filipino seafarers and the maritime industry that the country and his administration stand firmly behind them.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/maritime/marcos-reaffirms-support-for-filipino-seafarers-at-philmarcon-2026/2431197

[2026-09-24 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Whistleblowing under the Tax Code

Snippet: WHEN taxes are evaded, the consequences extend beyond the taxpayer and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/top-business/whistleblowing-under-the-tax-code/2431762

[2026-09-24 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AREIT shareholders OK P17.3B property swap

Snippet: SHAREHOLDERS of AREIT Inc. on Wednesday approved the company’s P17.33-billion property-for-share swap with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and four of its subsidiaries, paving the way for the transfer of six mall and hotel properties to ALI’s real estate investment trust (REIT).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/corporate-news/areit-shareholders-ok-p173b-property-swap/2431676

[2026-09-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eerie Elizabeth Holmes doc trailer shows fraudster cry, Nathan Fielder ask rich husband if he’s being scammed

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/business/you-can-see-everything-trailer-shows-nathan-fielder-making-elizabeth-holmes-cry-asking-rich-husband-if-she-was-scamming-him/

[2026-09-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Museo del Galeón taps corporate ties

Snippet: MUSEO del Galeón, an experiential maritime museum developed under SM Prime Holdings Inc., is expanding its corporate partnerships and visitor programs as it strengthens the cultural and tourism offering of the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex in Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/corporate-news/museo-del-galen-taps-corporate-ties/2431660

[2026-09-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aramco to reorganize business, create gas unit

Snippet: LONDON — Saudi oil giant Aramco plans to reorganize its business to create a new gas division with an eye on possible listings of business units in the future to raise cash, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/foreign-business/aramco-to-reorganize-business-create-gas-unit/2431624

[2026-09-24 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Anthropic, OpenAI release cheaper

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO ─ Anthropic and OpenAI on Tuesday released new, cheaper artificial intelligence models within hours of each other, days after the heads of both companies called for a slowdown in AI development.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/foreign-business/anthropic-openai-release-cheaper/2431607

[2026-09-24 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: H&M founding family builds stake

Snippet: STOCKHOLM/LONDON ─ The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly increasing its stake, fueling speculation it could take the fast-fashion retailer private as CEO Daniel Erver's turnaround efforts have so far failed to boost the shares or lift sales significantly.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/foreign-business/hm-founding-family-builds-stake/2431606

[2026-09-24 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Microsoft to keep shareholder proposals

Snippet: MICROSOFT will consider shareholder proposals at its annual meetings through next year, at the request of an activist looking to preserve investor rights as they come under pressure from a contentious US Securities and Exchange Commission rule change proposed last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/foreign-business/microsoft-to-keep-shareholder-proposals/2431605

[2026-09-24 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese beauty products experience boom

Snippet: SINGAPORE/LIANYUNGANG ─ From pre-bleached straight hair wigs to wavy clipped extensions and blinged-out coffin-shaped nails, sales of Chinese-made beauty accessories are surging across the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/business/foreign-business/chinese-beauty-products-experience-boom/2431604

[2026-09-24 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Investment Ombudsman? What else can government do to fight red tape?

Snippet: OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla’s statement that he is considering the revival of an “investment Ombudsman” deserves serious attention, not simply because it offers another venue for complaints, but because it recognizes a recurring truth about government transactions in the Philippines: Red tape is not merely an administrative inconvenience. What makes the Ombudsman’s idea significant is that it brings the problem of red tape into the realm of public accountability, where delay, inefficiency and unlawful obstruction can be examined not only

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/opinion/columns/investment-ombudsman-what-else-can-government-do-to-fight-red-tape/2431479

[2026-09-24 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Federal prosecutors reportedly probe Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer and accountant: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/business/feds-probe-jeffrey-epsteins-lawyer-and-accountant-report/

[2026-09-24 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tokyo congress puts Asia’s protection gap front and center

Snippet: I RETURNED last week from Tokyo, where the 31st East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC) brought together insurers, reinsurers, regulators and business leaders from across the region for three days. I came home with a message I want to share with the Filipino insuring public: the industry, at home and across Asia, is organizing to close the wide gap between the disasters we suffer and the protection we actually carry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/opinion/columns/tokyo-congress-puts-asias-protection-gap-front-and-center/2431477

[2026-09-24 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sojitz eyes investment in Australia, New Zealand renewable power grids

Snippet: Sojitz has worked on infrastructure projects in Australia since acquiring Capella Capital Partnership last year, and plans to expand its energy-related operations. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/sojitz-eyes-investment-in-australia-new-zealand-renewable-power-grids

[2026-09-24 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump ally Alina Habba to marry Turkish businessman with Congo, Venezuela ties

Snippet: Former President Donald Trump counsellor Alina Habba is set to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon later this week, bringing together a prominent figure from the president's inner circle and a relatively little-known businessman whose companies have secured major projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and expanded into Venezuela.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-alina-habba-set-marry-turkish-businessman

[2026-09-24 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms

Snippet: Thousands of primary school-aged children in Iran have been unable to receive an education due to financial hardship, Iran’s Education Ministry confirmed to Iranian media on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-909462

[2026-09-24 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Firms Linked to Putin Classmate Win $1.5Bln in Moscow School Meal Contracts, Report Says

Snippet: Four companies linked to a former university classmate of President Vladimir Putin won all 39 contracts to supply meals to Moscow schools from 2026 to 2028, the exiled news outlet Vyorstka reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/23/firms-linked-to-putin-classmate-win-15bln-in-moscow-school-meal-contracts-report-says-a93783

[2026-09-24 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: LNG power proposed for Hawaii with $2bn project led by Japan's JERA

Snippet: JERA plans to source liquefied natural gas for Hawaii from Australia, Canada and elsewhere. (Photo by Shimpei Nakamura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/lng-power-proposed-for-hawaii-with-2bn-project-led-by-japan-s-jera

[2026-09-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Single, couple or family: not all Australian middle income earners are equal | Greg Jericho

Snippet: The latest Hilda report tells us wages have become more equal, but comparing living standards gives a better understanding of households’ wealth

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/sep/24/single-couple-or-family-not-all-australian-middle-income-earners-are-equal

[2026-09-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Led by China and US borrowing, the world now owes a record US$365 trillion debt: IIF

Snippet: Debt climbs US$10 trillion in six months as fiscal strains deepen, exposing cracks in household and corporate balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3368552/led-china-and-us-borrowing-world-now-owes-record-us365-trillion-debt-iif?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Led by China and US borrowing, the world now owes a record US$365 trillion debt: IIF

Snippet: Debt climbs US$10 trillion in six months as fiscal strains deepen, exposing cracks in household and corporate balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3368552/led-china-and-us-borrowing-world-now-owes-record-us365-trillion-debt-iif

[2026-09-24 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Snippet: Here’s a round-up of things to do and see for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368553/moongazing-bus-tours-how-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 00:54 UTC+10:00] [explainer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Snippet: Here’s a round-up of things to do and see for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368553/moongazing-bus-tours-how-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-hong-kong

[2026-09-24 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE Central Bank bars Bank Melli Iran from conducting transactions | The National

Snippet: The UAE Central Bank has barred Bank Melli Iran from conducting any financial transactions between its UAE branches and Iran after investigations found the Tehran-based lender had failed to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/09/23/uae-central-bank-bars-bank-melli-iran-from-conducting-transactions/

[2026-09-24 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Feds scrutinize $5B in unusual Kalshi trades amid ‘wash trading’ concerns

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/business/feds-scrutinize-5-billion-in-unusual-kalshi-trades-amid-wash-trading-concerns/

[2026-09-24 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Hitachi Rail to upgrade Austria's signal system in $1.5bn deal

Snippet: Hitachi, Siemens and OBB announce a deal to replace Austria's rail signaling system on Sept. 22 in Berlin. (Hitachi Rail)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-s-hitachi-rail-to-upgrade-austria-s-signal-system-in-1.5bn-deal

[2026-09-24 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament

Snippet: Millions of voters went to polls in Morocco on Wednesday to determine the makeup of the House of Representatives, the parliament’s lower house.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/moroccans-head-to-polls-amid-economic-uncertainty-to-decide-next-parliament

[2026-09-24 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To increase China’s consumption, boost the nation’s social safety net, IMF director says

Snippet: The global organisation found that savings of rural households decrease when social and healthcare spending is higher

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368548/increase-chinas-consumption-boost-nations-social-safety-net-imf-director-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 00:15 UTC+10:00] [household spending] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To increase China’s consumption, boost the nation’s social safety net, IMF director says

Snippet: The global organisation found that savings of rural households decrease when social and healthcare spending is higher

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368548/increase-chinas-consumption-boost-nations-social-safety-net-imf-director-says

[2026-09-24 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break

Snippet: Immigration Department shares estimate as Hong Kong’s No 2 official says authorities to ‘make good preparations’ for ‘golden week’ break

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368547/hong-kong-welcome-129-million-mainland-chinese-visitors-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 00:03 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break

Snippet: Immigration Department shares estimate as Hong Kong’s No 2 official says authorities to ‘make good preparations’ for ‘golden week’ break

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368547/hong-kong-welcome-129-million-mainland-chinese-visitors-national-day-break

[2026-09-24 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: State Street to open new operating centre in 2027 as Al Ain attracts global investment | The National

Snippet: US financial services company State Street plans to open its Al Ain operating centre by the end of next year and hire 300 people over three years as it expands its presence in Abu Dhabi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/state-street-to-open-new-operating-centre-in-2027-as-al-ain-attracts-global-investment/

[2026-09-24 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Young Australians are staying in the family home for longer – and it’s not hard to see why

Snippet: Housing costs are up with renters worst affected and financial stress is also growing, according to the largest survey of its type

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/24/young-australians-are-staying-in-the-family-home-for-longer-and-its-not-hard-to-see-why

[2026-09-24 00:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Priced out and staying put: Gen Z Australians are living with their parents in record numbers

Snippet: Half of Australians in their 20s are still living with their parents, while a record share of lower-income families are suffering housing stress as the social and economic cost of the housing affordability crunch mounts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/priced-out-and-staying-put-gen-z-australians-are-living-with-their-parents-in-record-numbers-20260924-p60zpo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-23 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Dolly Parton’s estate in feud with nephew over alleged threats

Snippet: Dolly Parton's nephew has been accused of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire, court documents show.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/dolly-parton-estate-accuses-nephew-of-violent-messages/107188766

[2026-09-23 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 10Y Yield Spikes Above 5.00% After Blowout Beats For US PMIs

Snippet: With 'hard' economic data still somewhat muted, expectations were for a modest retracement in US PMIs from recently optimistic levels in preliminary September data.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/10y-yield-spikes-above-500-after-blowout-beats-us-pmis

[2026-09-23 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘RHONY’ recap: Erin and Jessel trade shady ‘zingers,’ Hailey called out for Jon Gosselin romance

Snippet: click to copy

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/video/rhony-recap-erin-and-jessel-trade-shady-zingers-hailey-called-out-for-jon-gosselin-romance/

[2026-09-23 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil at $100 a barrel as focus remains on Iran peace talks and Saudi supply recovery | The National

Snippet: Oil prices rose slightly to $100 per barrel on Wednesday afternoon, after trading lower in the morning, as Iran and the US hold negotiations in New York to end the conflict and focus remains on Saudi supply.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/23/oil-at-100-a-barrel-as-focus-remains-on-iran-peace-talks-and-saudi-supply-recovery/

[2026-09-23 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Drop, Yields And Oil Jump Ahead Of Iran's UN Address As Trump-Xi Summit Looms

Snippet: US equity futures are down modestly, but at session lows, as oil reverses earlier losses (crude was on pace for a sixth straight day of declines, its longest losing run in a year) sending Brent back over $100 and pushing 10Y yields back to 4.99%. As of 8:30am, S&P 500 futures were 0.1% lower with Nasdaq 100 futures sliding 0.3%, and also at session lows after hitting a record on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-drop-yields-and-oil-jump-ahead-irans-un-address-trump-xi-summit-looms

[2026-09-23 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Britain To Appoint A Dedicated Tax Agent To Every Single Billionaire

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/britain-appoint-dedicated-tax-agent-every-single-billionaire

[2026-09-23 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: McDonald's will spend big on restaurant upgrades, training to drive growth

Snippet: McDonald's on Wednesday announced new financial targets for higher operating margins, a training program to improve food quality and plans to support franchisees financially as they invest in their restaurants.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/mcdonalds-investor-day-remodels-training-chicken-growth-plans.html

[2026-09-23 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data shows

Snippet: Aon data published last month shows a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount in the city state, amid a rise in AI use in the workplace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368539/singapores-entry-level-job-market-shrinks-despite-salary-growth-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-23 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Vietnam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data shows

Snippet: Aon data published last month shows a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount in the city state, amid a rise in AI use in the workplace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368539/singapores-entry-level-job-market-shrinks-despite-salary-growth-data-shows