[2026-02-25 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute

Snippet: Panama published a Supreme Court decision, issued in late January, that voided key port operations held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Balboa and Cristobal terminals have become entangled in a legal dispute involving Washington and Beijing. The timing is important, as it comes about a month before President Trump's planned late-March trip to China.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/panama-seizes-china-linked-ports-amid-trump-beijing-dispute

[2026-02-25 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Four years of war in Ukraine leaves Russia a 'spent force', analyst says

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/russia-military-reputation-economy-after-ukraine-war-years/106382378

[2026-02-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ramadan markets an 'antidote to hate' amid anti-Muslim rhetoric

Snippet: Topic:Multiculturalism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/melbourne-ramadan-night-market-dandenong-hopes-to-rival-sydney/106357254

[2026-02-25 05:14 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise as Wall Street rebounds

Snippet: The US stock market is rebounding after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-as-wall-street-rebounds-20260225-p5o575.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Home Depot Posts Biggest EPS Beat In 16 Quarters As Big Remodeling Projects Sidelined

Snippet: Shares of Home Depot are up 3.5% in early U.S. trading after the home-improvement retailer reported what Goldman consumer expert Scott Feiler called the "biggest EPS beat in 16 quarters."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/home-depot-posts-biggest-eps-beat-16-quarters-big-remodeling-projects-sidelined

[2026-02-25 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hainan FTP sees tourism, consumption boom during Spring Festival

Snippet: HAIKOU — During the first Spring Festival holiday, Hainan has become a popular destination for tourists, injecting fresh momentum into the tourism and consumption markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/business/foreign-business/hainan-ftp-sees-tourism-consumption-boom-during-spring-festival/2283892

[2026-02-25 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Yen Tumbles After Japan's PM Voices Concerns About Further Rate Hikes To BOJ

Snippet: The yen was already sliding on Monday after Nikkei Asia reported that the sharp swing we saw in USDJPY in January was initiated by FX intervention from US Treasury Secretary Bessent not Tokyo, even if Washington, D.C. is open to coordinated forex moves if requested by Japan. FX traders took this as evidence that, contrary to previous conventional wisdom, Japanese authorities were prepared to allow the USDJPY to continue climbing on Jan.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/yen-tumbles-after-japans-pm-voices-concerns-about-further-rate-hikes-boj

[2026-02-25 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

Snippet: In a marathon State of the Union address, President Donald Trump ticked through claimed victories, insisting the U.S. is “winning so much” even as his approval slips, and blasting Democrats as “crazy” for remaining seated rather than standing to applaud.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/state-of-union-trump-takeaways-fec4b2cf2de394188b4b9e89d2d24de6

[2026-02-25 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 And 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/1-2-3-4-5-and-5-4-3-2-1

[2026-02-25 02:17 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A feedback loop with no brake’: how an AI doomsday report has rattled markets

Snippet: Shares in Uber, Mastercard and American Express fall on back of apocalypse scenario posted on Substack

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/24/feedback-loop-no-brake-how-ai-doomsday-report-rattled-markets

[2026-02-25 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US Fed officials wrestle with Supreme Court's tariff ruling

Snippet: US Federal Reserve officials are trying to determine the impact the Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's tariffs will have on inflation and interest rate decisions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/24/federal-reserve-officials-debate-impact-of-supreme-courts-tariff-rejection/

[2026-02-25 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026

Snippet: A shopper checks out at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/consumer-confidence-economy-spending-tariffs-inflation-e5c629c382df4dbb4c2cb74d1b304780

[2026-02-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch Live: The Anthropic Enterprise Agents Event That's Moving The Market

Snippet: After watching Anthropic's Enterprise Agents briefing event, Deutsche Bank's Software research team have even greater conviction that model providers are unlikely to displace software incumbents and are instead positioning themselves and their agents to be an orchestration layer on top of existing and incumbent systems.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/draft-draft-do-not-publish-anthropic-event

[2026-02-25 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: ‘Systemic Degradation’: How 4 Years of Occupation Have Devastated the Economy of Eastern Ukraine

Snippet: In late January, a concerned resident of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol contacted local media with a tip.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/systemic-degradation-how-4-years-of-occupation-have-devastated-the-economy-of-eastern-ukraine-a92036

[2026-02-25 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Novo Nordisk Extends Slide After Announcing Price-Cuts For Blockbuster Obesity Drugs

Snippet: Novo Nordisk shares in Copenhagen can't catch a bid. The liquidation is accelerating again after a Bloomberg headline on Tuesday morning: the Danish drugmaker will slash U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic next year. The move suggests that the new CEO is pursuing market share amid intensifying competition in the GLP-1 space.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/novo-nordisk-extends-slide-after-announcing-next-year-list-price-cuts-blockbuster-obesity

[2026-02-25 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firm to test tokenised concert stakes ahead of digital gold trading

Snippet: Hong Kong firm unveils crypto-based concert funding model, marking the city’s latest step in fintech innovation and gold tokenisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344505/hong-kong-firm-test-tokenised-concert-stakes-ahead-digital-gold-trading

[2026-02-25 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Snippet: A Waymo vehicle drives past a No U-Turn sign in San Bruno, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/waymo-robotaxis-dallas-houston-antonio-orlando-2b976e3a71e7a53719c6ab9927469729

[2026-02-25 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Despite Rise In December, US Home Prices Saw Weakest Full-Year Gain Since 2011

Snippet: For the fifth straight month, US home prices across its 20 largest cities rose in December (according to the admittedly lagged and smoothed Case-Shiller data released today). The 0.47% MoM rise is down very mopdestly from the upwardly revised +0.53% MoM in November

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/despite-rise-december-us-home-prices-saw-weakest-full-year-gain-2011

[2026-02-25 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy

Snippet: China's rise from poverty to the world's second‑largest economy rewrote the rules of globalization. Now Beijing's push into high-end technology is unfolding at an even faster pace.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-china-economy-rivalry-trade-car-industry-rare-earths/a-75925263

[2026-02-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s 5-year energy plan could change the way it powers its economyBeijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas.

Snippet: Beijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344485/chinas-new-energy-strategy-aims-shield-economy-shocks-and-meet-climate-targets

[2026-02-25 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Jittery Futures Erase Gains Amid AI Doomsday Fears

Snippet: A short rebound in stocks fizzled after Monday's drop, as worries about the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence continued to unsettle markets which digested yesterday’s AI scare, and await today’s Claude / Anthropic presentation, while preparing for tonight’s State of the Union address (“SOTU”). Some have suggested that Trump may attack power generation risks during SOTU as he deals with affordability.As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures traded unchanged, erasing an earlier 0.3% gain.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jittery-futures-erase-gains-amid-ai-doomsday-fears

[2026-02-25 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: From positive content to real action: Inside the United for Good Movement

Snippet: UG – United for Good was founded by Oren Revach, a member of the Presidium of the Chambers of Commerce, and one of the leading figures in Israel’s business sector. Alongside decades of influence in retail, consumer markets, and corporate leadership, Revach chose to take on a broader mission: leading a voluntary social initiative – both local and international – designed to impact not only the economy, but also national morale, public discourse, and the mental resilience of Israeli society

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-887721

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China braces after Trump imposes new global tariff – how will it respond?Beijing is on alert but signals readiness to engage ahead of high-level trade talks and Trump’s first visit to China in his second term.

Snippet: Beijing is on alert but signals readiness to engage ahead of high-level trade talks and Trump’s first visit to China in his second term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344491/china-weighs-response-trump-imposes-new-global-tariff-after-court-ruling

[2026-02-24 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shineBut Hong Kong residents make 3.95 million outbound trips between February 13 and 23, nearly 10 per cent more than last year.

Snippet: But Hong Kong residents make 3.95 million outbound trips between February 13 and 23, nearly 10 per cent more than last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344488/hong-kong-visitor-numbers-jump-chinese-new-year-holiday-gold-sales-shine

[2026-02-24 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: अर्थव्यवस्था

Snippet: प्रकृति और पर्यावरण25.11.2024२५ नवम्बर २०२४

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/economy-news/t-69362976

[2026-02-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka and Germany to ink major deal to open European Markets for SMEs - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its trade ties with Europe through a new cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD). The agreement, recently approved by the Cabinet, focuses on enhancing the global competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters in high-growth sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/957005/sri-lanka-and-germany-to-ink-major-deal-to-open-european-markets-for-smes/

[2026-02-24 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump’s 10% levy takes effect as US rebuilds tariff wall

Snippet: Donald Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs went into effect on Tuesday, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the President’s trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original sweeping duties.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/24/trumps-10-levy-takes-effect-as-us-rebuilds-tariff-wall/

[2026-02-24 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Inside SM Green Movement’s push for a waste-free future

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/sm-green-movement-circular-economy-waste-management/

[2026-02-24 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rallyThe court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.

Snippet: The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344453/chinas-top-court-backs-legal-action-against-corrupt-firms-amid-equity-markets-rally

[2026-02-24 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ne Zha 2 hangover? China’s Lunar New Year box office plunges to 6-year lowChina’s holiday box office fell nearly 40 per cent year on year as studios failed to find a breakout hit to match last year’s Ne Zha 2.

Snippet: China’s holiday box office fell nearly 40 per cent year on year as studios failed to find a breakout hit to match last year’s Ne Zha 2

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344458/chinas-lunar-new-year-box-office-hits-6-year-low-releases-fall-flat

[2026-02-24 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Economy

Snippet: Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surgePopular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy

[2026-02-24 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory

Snippet: Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344460/hong-kong-authorities-probe-death-scaffolding-worker-who-fell-factory

[2026-02-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes inThailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.

Snippet: Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344421/chinese-tourism-japan-plunges-50-over-lunar-new-year-thailand-cashes

[2026-02-24 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Romualdez champions permanent health care legacy for modern heroes

Snippet: SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is calling for the formal institutionalization of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Hospital, framing the move as a vital "thank you" to the migrant workers, who keep the Philippine economy afloat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/tmt-newswire/romualdez-champions-permanent-health-care-legacy-for-modern-heroes/2283602

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A show even Blackpink's Jennie can't save?

Snippet: 'The Secret Friends Club' shows how even an A-list cast can struggle in a dopamine-driven entertainment show economy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681325

[2026-02-24 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK HutchisonCompany says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.

Snippet: Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344418/panamas-port-takeover-culmination-campaign-against-ck-hutchison

[2026-02-24 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump boasts in State of the Union that US is 'winning so much'

Snippet: In a marathon State of the Union address, President Donald Trump ticked through claimed victories, insisting the U.S. is “winning so much” even as his approval slips, and blasting Democrats as “crazy” for remaining seated rather than standing to applaud.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-state-union-speech-economy-midterms-affordability-d31fc47a200d159a2d24833bd378ec56

[2026-02-24 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy

Snippet: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted in the ruling party structure at the party congress, during which he set the country’s economic agenda for the next five years, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/north-korea-promotes-kim-jong-uns-sister-as-he-vows-to-boost-economy

[2026-02-24 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-trump-ai-iran-209a20c307b116ef8104c7166c8d2c9c

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analystsA new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.

Snippet: A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344337/us-indonesia-deal-threatens-chinas-entrenched-position-nickel-market-analysts

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump to highlight economy, immigration and foreign policy 'wins' in State of the Union address

Snippet: US President Donald Trump will address Congress on Tuesday in the annual State of the Union, a prime-time speech to highlight his achievements and outline his future agenda.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/24/trump-to-highlight-economy-immigration-and-foreign-policy-wins-in-state-of-the-union-address/

[2026-02-24 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Jane Street Sued For Crypto Insider Trading That Accelerated Terraform Collapse

Snippet: For years - literally - we have been pounding the table and pointing out market rigging and manipulation irregularities in the crypto markets which, for reasons of our own, we attributed to one of the world's foremost HFT shops and most profitable "market makers" in the world (if not India), Jane Street.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/jane-street-sued-crypto-insider-trading-acceleartes-terraform-collapse

[2026-02-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sourDiplomatic row with Japan sent more Chinese travellers packing for Korea, filling its hotels over the nine-day holiday and offering relief to a sluggish domestic economy.

Snippet: Diplomatic row with Japan sent more Chinese travellers packing for Korea, filling its hotels over the nine-day holiday and offering relief to a sluggish domestic economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344356/seoul-gains-tokyos-pain-over-lunar-new-year-politics-reshapes-chinas-tourism-map

[2026-02-24 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo

Snippet: Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344394/china-adds-20-japanese-firms-export-control-list

[2026-02-24 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Snippet: Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344393/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-ai-worries-china-markets-rally-year-horse

[2026-02-24 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Business | Economy and finance news from a German perspective

Snippet: United States of America02/21/2026February 21, 202602:13 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/business/s-1431

[2026-02-24 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Putin has put Russia’s future in doubt

Snippet: February 24, 2026 — 12:03pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/putin-has-put-russia-s-future-in-doubt-20260224-p5o4w6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China economy

Snippet: Business12/15/2025December 15, 202503:04 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-economy/t-64413376

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US economy

Snippet: In focus

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-economy/t-64541923

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: DAX (and other stock markets)

Snippet: Business04/07/2025April 7, 202501:51 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/dax-and-other-stock-markets/t-19102522