Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-03 16:22 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Conflict-related betting on prediction markets hit a record last week as traders piled into wagers on the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, while blockchain analysts flagged suspicious activity and US lawmakers called for a crackdown.
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[2026-03-03 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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[2026-03-03 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A drone strike on a critical Qatari energy hub has sent global gas prices surging, handing a potential windfall to some of Australia’s largest liquefied-gas exporters but reigniting worries of spiking energy costs reaching households and pushing up inflation.
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[2026-03-03 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: From the local petrol station to the nation’s wheat fields to those planning an overseas trip, the war against Iran is going to have an impact on the Australian and global economy.
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[2026-03-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have left China’s exporters doing business there unsure of their future, with contacts unresponsive
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[2026-03-03 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2% Monday and finished with a gain of less than 0.1%. The Dow added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%.
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[2026-03-03 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people struggle to find jobs.
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[2026-03-03 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TOKYO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Week Spring 2026, one of the world's largest exhibitions for renewable energy, clean power technologies and next generation energy systems, will open at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 to 19. The exhibition brings together the latest global energy technologies and services, attracting numerous international exhibitors and professional visitors.
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[2026-03-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tour agency WWPKG says it has suspended Middle East trips through March 10 amid rising tensions
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[2026-03-03 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Nikkei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 2 per cent
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[2026-03-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows
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[2026-03-03 12:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competition
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[2026-03-03 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
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[2026-03-03 11:55 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Bets that were placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny on Monday of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions that could enrich officials with inside knowledge.
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[2026-03-03 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Starlight appoints TK Gong as Vice President, Global Markets, Asia and the Pacific and opens office in Seoul
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[2026-03-03 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Chinese stocks drifting and global markets spooked by artificial intelligence fears, traders are eyeing the ‘two sessions’ for catalysts
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[2026-03-03 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Iraq] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East
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[2026-03-03 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kyler Murray and his real estate agent may have some busy days ahead.
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[2026-03-03 08:32 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Major US indexes recover after falls earlier in the day amid concerns of rising gas prices
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[2026-03-03 07:45 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi
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[2026-03-03 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Dem lawmakers blasted prediction markets after suspected insiders made more than $1 million from contracts tied to the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran over the weekend – including an alleged $550,000 windfall related to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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[2026-03-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that the Iran war will clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. US stocks, meanwhile, are swinging between sharp losses and a tiny gain.
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[2026-03-03 04:29 UTC+10:00] [Dubai] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American president vows US will press on with strikes, warning of more casualties as Iran conflict widens and energy markets reel
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[2026-03-03 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Rental cabins are having a moment. Much of the buzz traces back to the lake cottage featured on “Heated Rivalry,” which captured viewers’ imaginations and will soon be listed on Airbnb.
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[2026-03-03 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-03 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: US stocks plunged Monday morning as oil prices spiked and investor uncertainty shook markets amid US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin jumped.
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[2026-03-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The US stock market has opened, with a bump!
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[2026-03-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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[2026-03-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Workplace Gender Equality Agency report shows a slight increase in number of women in highly paid roles, which are still dominated by men
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[2026-03-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say
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[2026-03-03 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
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[2026-03-03 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: More women are taking up managerial roles, but men remain nearly two times more likely to be among the highest earners. Some of the highest-paying industries have the worst gender pay gaps.
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[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe
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[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say
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[2026-03-02 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
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[2026-03-02 21:32 UTC+10:00] [North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme
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[2026-03-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid trade tensions, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade describes business communities as a ‘bridge’ for exchanges
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[2026-03-02 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surging oil and freight costs disrupt traders, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city amid escalating tensions
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[2026-03-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 'Clean Sri Lanka' drive opens doors for Korean firms in green energy, environmental services and the digital economy
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[2026-03-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’
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[2026-03-02 17:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Victorian motorists face the threat of rising petrol prices as the widening conflict in Iran rattles global energy markets and ignites warnings that oil prices could blow past $US100 ($140) a barrel for the first time in years.
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[2026-03-02 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Major banks roll out emergency support programs as government reviews 100 trillion won market stability plan
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[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Strait of Hormuz closure could deal a blow to Korean businesses through higher oil prices, currency swings, weaker investment
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[2026-03-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on TokyoBeijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
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[2026-03-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oil prices have surged dramatically amid rising fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East after the attacks by the US and Israel
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[2026-03-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority
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[2026-03-02 12:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Brent crude rose by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption
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[2026-03-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amount is 25.8 per cent more than estimate, with government attributing surge to bigger fines and higher revenue from forfeiture cases
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[2026-03-02 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 2, 2026 — 11:57am
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[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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