Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: DUBAI (Reuters) -- Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and sending shockwaves through financial markets.
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[2026-03-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Finnish national turned a two-week trip into a new career, and now manages high-end listings in one of the world’s top real estate markets
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[2026-03-02 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty.
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[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Home values in Sydney and Melbourne have flatlined while mid-sized capitals have seen record growth. Source: AAP / Diego Fedele
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[2026-03-02 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Oil prices jumped 13 per cent at the start of trading on Monday, as markets reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and mounting fears of serious disruption to global crude supplies.
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[2026-03-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Petrol prices across the United States are set to rise above $3 per gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three months, as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts global oil flows and jolts energy markets.
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[2026-03-02 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: On Los Angeles streets, tents aren’t just signs of homelessness — they’re where gangs openly deal drugs, sell women and collect rent.
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[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations
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[2026-03-02 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.
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[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of a post-crisis economy in 2026, the national conversation has been dominated by debt restructuring, tax reforms, and export diversification. While these are critical pillars of stability, they often overlook the most potent, non-debt-funded engine of growth available to the nation: the systematic re-integration of skilled women into the labour force.
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[2026-03-02 05:58 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Jerusalem: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran and Iran responded with more missile barrages on Sunday (Iran time), a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc, while oil prices are set to soar.
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[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: While the local market’s reporting season boosted the ASX200 to its third straight week of gains on Friday, the conversation was not about the sectors delivering ahead of expectation; it was the extreme volatility that spared no one.
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[2026-03-02 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-02 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global headwinds. With projected GDP growth 5-6 percent in 2026 — above the global average — and a young, dynamic population, the country remains one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations and an indispensable partner for Europe.
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[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)
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[2026-03-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest budget is seeking HK$30 billion in initial capital for development of Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Shui Kiu Industry Park
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[2026-03-02 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The nation’s banking regulator is under pressure to clamp down on loans to investors, taking speed out of the property market and the entire economy, as new figures show speculators are pushing up prices for entry-level homes sought by first-time buyers.
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[2026-03-01 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have triggered swift retaliatory attacks from Tehran, targeting their assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman.
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[2026-03-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump
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[2026-03-01 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says authorities will manage financial risks and impacts on trade, while noting that capital may flow to ‘safe haven’ of Hong Kong
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[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Claire Jungman] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Various reports indicate that authorities in Tehran have taken control of the vital energy transport route
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[2026-03-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese firms are in pole position to benefit from a wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure that could be worth trillions of US dollars
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[2026-03-01 17:47 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: One Battle After Another has been named best picture by the Producers Guild of America. The announcement, a relatively modest one in a media economy dominated by bigger events, has one crucial footnote: it positions the film as a likely best picture winner at the Oscars later this month.
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[2026-03-01 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The impact of the US-Israeli airstrikes in Iran could lead to dramatic swings in global oil markets — potentially sending California’s steep gas prices even higher.
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[2026-03-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As tech mecca Zhejiang province sees wealth soar on the back of robotics, gaming and AI, Beijing hopes to avert a wide income disparity
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[2026-03-01 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tl;dr: Bloomberg macro strategist, Michael Ball, warned that President Trump’s urging of Iranians to overthrow the government gives Saturday’s US and Israeli strikes on Iran the potential to usher in a more prolonged higher-volatility era rather than being a one-off tradeable shock.
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[2026-03-01 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: One analyst suggests Australian motorists take advantage of fuel prices before a likely steep rise in prices at the pump. (AAP )
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[2026-03-01 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: One analyst suggests Australian motorists take advantage of fuel prices before a likely steep rise in prices at the pump. (AAP )
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[2026-03-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The country’s economy – with an expansive public sector – is better positioned to withstand AI shocks, but more government support is needed
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[2026-03-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, potential consequences, and risks of escalation.
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[2026-03-01 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on oil supplies from the Middle East remains unclear.
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[2026-03-01 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
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[2026-03-01 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-02-28 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism board chief says addressing visitors’ safety concerns is a priority, adding that government is ‘determined’ to get rid of scam compounds
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[2026-02-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union
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[2026-02-28 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief assures public the HK$150 billion withdrawal will not be repeated under current medium-range forecast
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[2026-02-28 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawyers for companies seeking tariff refunds have been pushing the courts to speed up the process
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[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Governors and mayors must reconcile Beijing’s people-centric mandates with traditional growth targets, navigating vague appraisal changes and performance concepts
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[2026-02-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: It looks like AI can now unmask any anonymous account on the internet. That’s according to a new study by Simon Lermen (MATS), Daniel Paleka (ETH Zurich), Joshua Swanson (ETH Zurich), Michael Aerni (ETH Zurich), Nicholas Carlini (Anthropic), and Florian Tramèr (ETH Zurich), published on arXiv.
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[2026-02-28 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson blasted the board in a fiery message to shareholders earlier and ramped up calls for activism as the athletic apparel retailer is set for a lost year, lagging behind competitors, losing market share, and entangled in multiple see-through-leggings quality-control controversies with customers.
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[2026-02-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the government’s proposal to dip into the Exchange Fund is unusual, new economic and geopolitical circumstances call for fresh thinking
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[2026-02-28 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nike has reported declining quarterly sales in China, where demand remains under pressure from mounting macroeconomic headwinds, and the brand continues to lose market share to newer competitors. This weakness has dented the shoemaker's broader turnaround efforts and suggests a much-needed reset in the Chinese market.
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[2026-02-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening economic and cultural ties.
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[2026-02-28 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: On August 19, 2025 we published what we thought was "the most insane chart", one showing that value of data center construction was about to surpass the value of office construction. We added that we would reach the intersection point within 6 months.
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[2026-02-28 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s immigration policy is destroying America’s greatness. Immigrants are the backbone of that greatness, powering the country’s economy, enriching its culture and advancing its global leadership. Yet under the guise of “Making America Great Again,” Trump’s exclusionary, racist policies are dismantling that very foundation, stifling innovation and tarnishing the nation’s moral standing.
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[2026-02-28 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: MP Materials Corp. reported fourth quarter revenue of $52.7 million and net income of $9.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, yesterday reflecting a sharp year-over-year improvement driven largely by price floor protection under its agreement with the U.S. Department of War.
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[2026-02-28 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Jonathan Turley,
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[2026-02-28 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The rollercoaster continues: US equity futures are in the red again, trading near session lows, and set to extend Thursday's losses with as stocks underperform after yesterday's spectacular plunge in the momentum trade as NVDA's post record-breaking earnings/guidance plunge spooked markets that nothing is resolved about where AI goes next.
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