[2026-06-12 16:57 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can be more than New York and Silicon Valley combined: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief touts city’s advanced manufacturing capability through Greater Bay Area integration, which he says US rivals lack

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3356871/hong-kong-can-be-more-new-york-and-silicon-valley-combined-paul-chan

[2026-06-12 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April

Snippet: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the latest official data has shown.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77y47248k4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-12 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 95% of overseas firms expect to sustain or boost use of the yuan: Bank of China poll

Snippet: Increased international adoption of China’s currency highlights progress in Beijing’s strategic push amid the US dollar’s global financial dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3356861/95-overseas-firms-expect-sustain-or-boost-use-yuan-bank-china-poll?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 16:07 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 95% of overseas firms expect to sustain or boost use of the yuan: Bank of China poll

Snippet: Increased international adoption of China’s currency highlights progress in Beijing’s strategic push amid the US dollar’s global financial dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3356861/95-overseas-firms-expect-sustain-or-boost-use-yuan-bank-china-poll

[2026-06-12 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as Iran conflict weighed on growth

Snippet: The U.K. economy shrank by 0.1% in the month to April, figures published on Friday showed, as the impacts of the Iran war continue to hamper growth.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/uk-gdp-april-iran-war-growth.html

[2026-06-12 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Peru discuss international carbon reduction projects at first climate committee

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770651

[2026-06-12 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian investors lose faith in growth story as market returns stall

Snippet: A man walks past the logo of the National Stock Exchange at its headquarters in Mumbai on Sept. 17, 2025. Rising inflation, near stagnant market returns in the past two years and sluggish private investment -- all compounded by the ongoing U.S. war with Iran -- are weighing on economic confidence even as policymakers continue to project optimism.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/indian-investors-lose-faith-in-growth-story-as-market-returns-stall

[2026-06-12 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: SpaceX raises $75bn in historic IPO to put Musk on verge of becoming world’s first trillionaire | The National

Snippet: SpaceX has made history with the biggest initial public offering, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/12/spacex-raises-75bn-in-historic-ipo-to-put-musk-on-verge-of-becoming-worlds-first-trillionaire/

[2026-06-12 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares surge after big Wall Street gains on hopes for an end to the Iran war

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-iran-oil-rates-47f9fecd934706362104cd92514122fe

[2026-06-12 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean stocks soar 8% as hopes rise for US-Iran deal

Snippet: The KOSPI's rally comes at the end of a seesaw week for the bourse. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/south-korean-stocks-soar-8-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-deal

[2026-06-12 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BTS-mania poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future

Snippet: On Friday, tens of thousands of BTS fans will descend on Busan, South Korea, as the seven-member group stages its second stop in the country as part of their world-spanning Arirang tour.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/bts-busan-concert-taylor-swift-swiftnomics-south-korea-gdp.html

[2026-06-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Marcos’ shipbuilding push deliver lasting capacity for Philippines?

Snippet: The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defence and economy, and cement dominance in shipbuilding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356796/will-marcos-shipbuilding-push-deliver-lasting-capacity-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Balamban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Marcos’ shipbuilding push deliver lasting capacity for Philippines?

Snippet: The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defence and economy, and cement dominance in shipbuilding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356796/will-marcos-shipbuilding-push-deliver-lasting-capacity-philippines

[2026-06-12 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Wall Street rallies, markets respond positively to signs of Iran breakthrough

Snippet: US stocks rallied on Thursday after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close and suggested the conflict could soon come to an end.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wall-street-rallies-markets-respond-positively-signs-iran-breakthrough

[2026-06-12 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets score big as Iran war nears final whistle and SpaceX takes the field

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/world-cup-markets-iran-war-spacex-ipo.html

[2026-06-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

Snippet: With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3356807/can-hong-kong-cash-ecotourism-without-trashing-its-natural-treasures?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

Snippet: With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3356807/can-hong-kong-cash-ecotourism-without-trashing-its-natural-treasures

[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study

Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3356750/chinas-ports-are-far-most-efficient-world-world-bank-study?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Ningbo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study

Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3356750/chinas-ports-are-far-most-efficient-world-world-bank-study

[2026-06-12 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cops Bust India-Based Gold Scam Before Widow Loses $700K

Snippet: A widow who was told her Social Security funds were being used to support terrorism nearly lost $700,000 in a gold scam, according to WOOD ABC 8.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cops-bust-india-based-gold-scam-widow-loses-700k

[2026-06-12 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How 3 million missing barrels of oil are keeping the global economy afloat during Iran war

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/world-news/how-3-million-missing-oil-barrels-are-keeping-global-economy-afloat/

[2026-06-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: One Forgotten Housing Supply-Side Lever Could Unfreeze Affordability

Snippet: Rental affordability remains far superior to mortgage affordability, with the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate trending around 6.5% in early June. With home prices still at record highs, last week's housing report showing sellers pulling listings at a near-record pace as buyers balk at prices is yet another warning sign that the frozen housing market remains well intact.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/one-forgotten-housing-supply-side-lever-could-unfreeze-affordability

[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Karen Bass' Brother Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against Karen Bass over LA Wildfires

Snippet: Authored by Luis Cornelio via Headline USA,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/karen-bass-brother-sues-karen-bass-over-la-wildfires

[2026-06-12 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New CFTC Prediction Market Proposal Would Ban War And Terrorism Bets While Allowing Sports Markets

Snippet: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a proposed framework for prediction markets that would prohibit contracts tied to violent or harmful events, including terrorism, war, and political assassinations, while largely preserving sports-based markets, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/new-cftc-prediction-market-proposal-would-ban-war-and-terrorism-bets-while-allowing-sports

[2026-06-12 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SpaceX Prices Biggest Ever IPO At $135 Per Share

Snippet: While there was little doubt as to SpaceX's actual IPO price, which due to its novel structure was always going to be $135, and unlike the proposed IPO price ranges as is customary for other initial offerings, moments ago SpaceX (SPCX) made it official when it filed a free writing prospectus (FWP) which confirmed the company sold 555.6 million shares at $135 each, for a total size of $75 billion (excluding the greenshoe), making history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spacex-prices-biggest-ever-ipo-135-share

[2026-06-12 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Hidden Starship Trade: The Industrial Gas Giant Fueling SpaceX's Rockets

Snippet: Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Tony Jones published a note on space propellant economics and identified an industrial-gases giant that is well positioned to dominate the market for rocket propellants and mission-critical launch gases as SpaceX's Starship launch cadence gains momentum and the broader space economy is set to double by 2035.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/hidden-starship-trade-industrial-gas-giant-fueling-spacexs-rockets

[2026-06-12 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to jump, Wall Street rebounds as Trump calls off Iran attacks

Snippet: US stocks are climbing, and oil prices are falling after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-jump-wall-street-rebounds-as-trump-calls-off-iran-attacks-20260612-p6065a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan central bank deputy Uchida in spotlight while chief hospitalized

Snippet: BOJ Deputy Gov. Shinichi Uchida will conduct the post-meeting news conference on June 16 in place of Gov. Kazuo Ueda. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/japan-central-bank-deputy-uchida-in-spotlight-while-chief-hospitalized

[2026-06-12 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: What are the best prediction markets apps and websites? | June 2026

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/betting/best-prediction-market-apps/

[2026-06-12 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ugly, Tailing 30Y Auction Sees Foreign Demand Tumble, Dealer "Backtop" Bid Jump

Snippet: After yesterday's stellar 10Y auction, which saw the 5th highest Indirect take down on record, today's reopening of $22BN in 30Y paper (via Cusip UU0) was a mirror image: ugly, poor foreign demand, and tailing.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ugly-tailing-30y-auction-sees-foreign-demand-tumble-dealer-backtop-bid-jump

[2026-06-12 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

Snippet: For nearly two decades, some of the world's most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-investors-reap-rewards-1-8-trillion-valuation.html

[2026-06-12 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India doubles public investment in 5 years to build rails, chip plants

Snippet: A high-speed rail station under construction in Mumbai. (Photo by Takanori Okabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/india-doubles-public-investment-in-5-years-to-build-rails-chip-plants

[2026-06-12 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Everything is bigger in Texas — including its economy, as residents get richer, population booms

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/everything-is-bigger-in-texas-including-its-economy-as-residents-get-richer-population-booms/

[2026-06-12 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mortgage rates climb again, nearing a yearly high as Iran war keeps borrowing costs elevated

Snippet: A “For Sale” sign is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mortgages-interest-rates-economy-housing-real-estate-cc2ec9f251f2862662c60dadf9dfeab1

[2026-06-12 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?

Snippet: A recent European financial investment in the West Bank may threaten Israeli efforts to see the Palestinian Authority abandon its pay-for-slay policy, even if the money has bypassed the PA, an expert told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899151

[2026-06-12 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Opec cuts oil demand outlook for this year again as Iran war disrupts markets | The National

Snippet: Opec has lowered its oil demand outlook for this year for the second consecutive time, while remaining confident of a “resilient” global economy amid the disruption caused by the US-Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/11/opec-cuts-oil-demand-outlook-for-this-year-again-as-iran-war-disrupts-markets/

[2026-06-12 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SpaceX stock fund in Japan halts new inflows after investors pile in

Snippet: Elon Musk's rocket and AI company is set to begin trading June 12 on the Nasdaq market. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/spacex-stock-fund-in-japan-halts-new-inflows-after-investors-pile-in

[2026-06-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pauline Hanson is becoming a problem for Labor – but her focus on battlers could be her kryptonite

Snippet: Labor talking points this week concede Australians are frustrated with an economy that ‘isn’t working for them’. The goal will be to convince voters One Nation isn’t either

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/12/pauline-hanson-one-nation-labor-ntwnfb

[2026-06-12 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What naphtha shortage? China extends petrochemicals lead during Iran war

Snippet: Japanese companies primarily produce chemicals using naphtha, at large complexes like these that line Tokyo Bay in Chiba prefecture. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/what-naphtha-shortage-china-extends-petrochemicals-lead-during-iran-war

[2026-06-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: From gasoline to groceries, prices surge across America

Snippet: US inflation accelerated to a three-year high in May as soaring energy costs linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran pushed prices higher across the economy, according to government data. Food prices also rose sharply.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641421-us-economy-surging-prices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: From gasoline to groceries, prices surge across America

Snippet: US inflation accelerated to a three-year high in May as soaring energy costs linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran pushed prices higher across the economy, according to government data. Food prices also rose sharply.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641421-us-economy-surging-prices/

[2026-06-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: AI is going to determine who rules the world | The National

Snippet: In just three years, Nvidia’s market value has surged from less than $300 billion to more than $5 trillion, creating more wealth than the entire annual economic output of Germany. OpenAI, founded barely a decade ago, is now privately valued at about $850 billion.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/11/ai-economy-society-wealth-gdp-technology/

[2026-06-11 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: War And Piece

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/war-and-piece

[2026-06-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% as Iran war lifts energy prices

Snippet: A woman walks past the World Bank building in Washington on April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)PRNTO

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-bank-global-economy-war-fcaed3c00d7262be3b13cbc5dbb1e5df

[2026-06-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war fuels slowest global growth since Covid, World Bank warns | The National

Snippet: The global economy is this year set to expand at its lowest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, with nearly zero growth forecast for Gulf nations as a result of the Iran war, the latest World Bank report has found.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/11/iran-war-fuels-slowest-global-growth-since-covid-world-bank-warns/

[2026-06-11 23:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Mattarella agree to deepen cooperation under new special strategic partnership

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770047

[2026-06-11 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Initial Jobless Claims Jump To 4-Month-Highs

Snippet: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time jumped to 229k last week (more than the 220k expected) and the highest in four months...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-initial-jobless-claims-jump-4-month-highs

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Citic Securities breaks Fitch’s rating ceiling with first ‘A’ category for Chinese brokerage

Snippet: Award of an A-minus rating seen as a milestone in China’s efforts to build globally competitive investment banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3356761/citic-securities-breaks-fitchs-rating-ceiling-first-category-chinese-brokerage?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [credit ratings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Citic Securities breaks Fitch’s rating ceiling with first ‘A’ category for Chinese brokerage

Snippet: Award of an A-minus rating seen as a milestone in China’s efforts to build globally competitive investment banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3356761/citic-securities-breaks-fitchs-rating-ceiling-first-category-chinese-brokerage

[2026-06-11 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US producer prices rose 6.5% in May on higher energy prices, largest yearly jump since November 2022

Snippet: People shop in the produce section of a grocery store on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/producer-prices-inflation-economy-iran-137b9d3e10be5244547b3d94a9d6d940