[2026-03-24 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Senators move to ban sports betting on prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket — first bill of its kind

Snippet: A bipartisan Senate duo is introducing legislation that would prohibit prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from letting people bet on sports and casino-style games.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/business/senators-move-to-ban-sports-betting-on-prediction-markets-like-kalshi-polymarket-first-bill-of-its-kind/

[2026-03-24 02:59 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: With Iran talks claim, is Trump just calming markets till weekend?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/with-iran-talks-claim-is-trump-just-calming-markets-till-weekend/

[2026-03-24 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns against market timing, says missing best days can halve returns

Snippet: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urged investors to resist the temptation to time markets, arguing that staying invested through periods of turmoil has historically delivered far stronger returns.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/blackrocks-larry-fink-warns-against-trying-to-time-the-market-.html

[2026-03-24 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. executives, from Apple to Eli Lilly, revamp their push into the world's second-largest economy at the China Development Forum

Snippet: BEIJING — As corporate giants navigate U.S.-China tensions, more than 80 global executives, from Apple to Eli Lilly, traveled to Beijing this weekend for the annual state-organized China Development Forum.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/apple-eli-lilly-us-china-market-push-trade-truce.html

[2026-03-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s generation Alpha faces $185k bill over lifetime without urgent action on climate crisis, report finds

Snippet: Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average millennial $130,000 and $165,000 for gen Z, according to Deloitte modelling

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/23/australia-generation-alpha-faces-185k-bill-over-lifetime-without-urgent-action-on-climate-crisis-report-finds

[2026-03-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [oil prices] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran conflict prompts questions about China’s export power amid fractured supply chains

Snippet: Crisis sparks debate: will it cripple global demand or show that China’s supply-side resilience, proven during pandemic, remains in place?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347606/iran-conflict-prompts-questions-about-chinas-export-power-amid-fractured-supply-chains

[2026-03-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [copyright disputes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows stricter AI safeguards as OpenClaw sparks security fears

Snippet: Tackling challenges will require coordinated action from providers, end users and regulators, official says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347604/china-vows-stricter-ai-safeguards-openclaw-sparks-security-fears

[2026-03-23 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No dispute’: Beijing defends construction on Paracels in South China Sea

Snippet: China says living conditions and local economy stand to benefit, days after Vietnam states opposition to land-reclamation activities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347603/no-dispute-about-it-beijing-defends-construction-paracel-islands-south-china-sea

[2026-03-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: JV Ejercito urges creation of inter-agency task force over Middle East war

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito on Monday sought the creation of an inter-agency task force to prepare for the impact of the Middle East war on the economy and energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/jv-ejercito-urges-creation-of-inter-agency-task-force-over-middle-east-war/2305662

[2026-03-23 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK mortgage interest rates will rise four times this year, markets predict

Snippet: Investors believe Bank of England is likely to act amid sustained rise in inflation from Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/23/uk-mortgage-interest-rates-markets-bank-of-england-iran-war

[2026-03-23 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum

Snippet: China no longer ‘unloved’ as advances including AI, biotech drive revival in investor interest, attendees hear at symposium in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3347593/global-investors-pivot-stability-china-amid-turmoil-milken-forum-speakers

[2026-03-23 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From toys to toilet paper, prices set to rise amid Middle East war, experts say

Snippet: Hong Kong business leaders also warn that local exporters and manufacturers face cash-flow squeeze as overseas buyers opt for short-term orders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347588/toys-toilet-paper-prices-set-rise-amid-middle-east-war-experts-say

[2026-03-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rahm Emanuel wants to ban federal employees from betting on prediction markets

Snippet: Former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel listens during a House Select Committee on China hearing on Capitol Hill, July 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rahm-emanuel-presidential-election-betting-predictive-markets-3720eb63d7e19ef158709123aa4ca79b

[2026-03-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Perth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War-induced interest rate shocks unlikely to upset Asia’s property markets

Snippet: While monetary tightening would add to affordability pressures, it would have little bearing on the forces driving up prices and rents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3347540/war-induced-interest-rate-shocks-unlikely-upset-asias-property-markets

[2026-03-23 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stock markets plunge after Trump’s ultimatum on Iran

Snippet: Shares slump in Asia and Europe, gold slides and investors brace for higher oil prices after US president’s threat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/23/stock-markets-donald-trump-iran-gold-oil-prices

[2026-03-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cuts exports of two hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments

Snippet: Exports of gallium and germanium have slowed, yet rare earth magnet shipments have increased amid strained ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347567/china-cuts-exports-two-hi-tech-metals-japan-increases-rare-earth-shipments

[2026-03-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Great AI divide: markets in America, systems in China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/great-ai-divide-markets-in-america-systems-in-china/

[2026-03-23 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Art March celebrations press on amid Middle East conflict disruptions

Snippet: Flight cancellations via the region leave art fair participants juggling logistics, though organisers say impact remains limited

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347557/hong-kongs-art-march-celebrations-press-amid-middle-east-conflict-disruptions

[2026-03-23 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX falls, Asia tumbles, gold crashes as Trump keeps markets on edge

Snippet: March has been a month to forget for investors on Australia's ASX 200. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/asx-falls-asia-tumbles-gold-crashes-markets-on-edge/106486008

[2026-03-23 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia eyes $4.7 bn in savings to brace for Mideast war impacts

Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is eyeing up to 80 trillion rupiah ($4.7 billion) in savings to cushion its economy from the fallout of the war in the Middle East, according to the government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/indonesia-eyes-47-bn-in-savings-to-brace-for-mideast-war-impacts/2305211

[2026-03-23 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: International Energy Agency head says global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

Snippet: WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a "major, major threat" because of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/international-energy-agency-head-says-global-economy-faces-major-major-threat-because-of-iran-war/2305204

[2026-03-23 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: clock ticks on Trump's Hormuz ultimatum

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/cnbc-daily-open-clock-ticks-on-trumps-hormuz-ultimatum-.html

[2026-03-23 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stock markets rocked by Trump’s Iran ultimatum, as UK economy faces growth hit – business live

Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/23/stock-markets-gold-dollar-trump-iran-ultimatum-uk-economy-growth-borrowing-costs-latest-news-updates

[2026-03-23 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks head for slump as Trump sets Hormuz deadline

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to follow Asian markets sharply lower at the start of the new trading week, as further escalation in the Iran war drags on global market sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/european-markets-stoxx-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-23 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: International Energy Agency head says global economy faces major threat

Snippet: International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, Monday, March 23, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-australia-international-energy-agency-f1e7ccd313263fd63e695f43a2e68165

[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un cements control with reappointment as president of state affairs

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/10700650

[2026-03-23 17:09 UTC+10:00] [financial tightening] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global markets brace for rate hikes as Iran war and US$100 oil stoke tightening fears

Snippet: The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347552/global-markets-brace-rate-hikes-iran-war-and-us100-oil-stoke-tightening-fears

[2026-03-23 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices whipsaw as Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum and Iran threats keep markets on edge

Snippet: Oil prices seesawed in volatile trading Monday as investors weighed the prospect of further escalation after President Donald Trump's ultimatum demanding Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its energy infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/oil-prices-trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-wti-crude-middle-east-lng-gas.html

[2026-03-23 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ardea WA nickel project grabs Japanese-US attention

Snippet: Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie nickel project (KNP) has received a shout-out in the Japan-US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, a call-to-action to shore up critical mineral supply chains between the two powerful nations and other Western markets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ardea-wa-nickel-project-grabs-japanese-us-attention-20260323-p5rupb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Debate grows over North Korea's ‘third enrichment site’

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/10700627

[2026-03-23 16:04 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and fallout from Ukraine war, says IEA chief

Snippet: Fatih Birol says effect on energy markets of Iran bombings and closure of Hormuz strait not initially understood by world leaders

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/iran-war-energy-crisis-1970s-oil-shocks-fatih-birol-iea

[2026-03-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Hongkong Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to raise postage rates from April 13 amid surging oil prices

Snippet: Postage for local letters to go up by 9 per cent to HK$2.40, while increases for 90 per cent of airmail will be within HK$0.50

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347541/hong-kong-raise-postage-rates-april-13-amid-surging-oil-prices

[2026-03-23 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: No country will be immune if war continues, says IEA chief on oil and gas crises

Snippet: International Energy Agency (IEA) director, Fatih Birol, speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, said the global economy is facing a “major, major threat” as the energy crisis deepens amid the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/no-country-will-be-immune-if-war-continues-says-iea-chief-oil-and-gas

[2026-03-23 14:22 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand election 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Zealand PM’s ratings dip as fragile economy fails to impress before November election, poll shows

Snippet: National leader Christopher Luxon drops in preferred PM stakes with rise in people saying country heading in wrong direction

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/new-zealand-pm-luxon-ratings-dip-fragile-economy-november-election-poll

[2026-03-23 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian markets fall as war fears hit stocks, currencies

Snippet: Asian markets fell sharply on Monday as fears over the economic impact of the Middle East war rattled investors and pushed oil prices above $110 a barrel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-markets-fall-war-fears-hit-stocks-currencies

[2026-03-23 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Rolex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Snippet: Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events

[2026-03-23 13:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Spiking gas prices set to eat up tax refunds touted by Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an unusually large jump in tax refunds from President Donald Trump’s tax cut legislation. Yet spiking gas prices are on track to eat up those refunds, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700306

[2026-03-23 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares fall after Trump's Iran threats

Snippet: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-026e3ab83a6256e36001b85058f92b5d

[2026-03-23 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks tumble with Asia as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Snippet: Hang Seng Index and other major Asian markets slump as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, hitting mining and tech shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347522/hong-kong-stocks-tumble-asia-strait-hormuz-crisis-deepens

[2026-03-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Steven Zhao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China developing first tourist submersible for trips 1,000 metres under the sea

Snippet: The Chinese prototype would enter commercial operation offering adventure-seeking holidaymakers spectacular deep-sea experiences by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346863/china-developing-first-tourist-submersible-trips-1000-metres-under-sea

[2026-03-23 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals 55% Increase in Hari Raya Accommodation Searches with Japan and China Among Top Searched Markets

Snippet: Signalling broader festive travel consideration beyond familiar destinations, this shift in travel preference underscores the value of localized listings for hotels

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10700217

[2026-03-23 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump issues Strait of Hormuz ultimatum

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/cnbc-daily-open-us-iran-hormuz-threats-oil-markets-trump.html

[2026-03-23 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s $56 trillion problem is spiralling out of control

Snippet: March 23, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-56-trillion-problem-is-spiralling-out-of-control-20260323-p5rmm4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an unusually large jump in tax refunds from President Donald Trump's tax cut legislation. Yet spiking gas prices are on track to eat up those refunds, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/news/trump-touted-bigger-tax-refunds-this-year-but-americans-will-likely-spend-them-on-gas/2305137

[2026-03-23 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Markets fall, oil surges after Trump threat on Iran

Snippet: Oil prices surged on Monday before easing in volatile trading after President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/markets-fall-oil-surges-after-trump-threat-iran

[2026-03-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Colliers] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong developer banks on arts and finance synergy in West Kowloon cultural hub

Snippet: Sun Hung Kai Properties pushes its ‘Central 2.0’ vision in West Kowloon, linking arts, culture and wealth management despite market headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347505/hong-kong-developer-banks-arts-and-finance-synergy-west-kowloon-cultural-hub

[2026-03-23 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as investors brace for escalating tensions in Mideast

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall on Monday as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran threatened to intensify military hostilities as the war entered its fourth week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/asia-markets-us-iran-threats-strait-of-hormuz-oil-nikkei-kospi-hsi-hang-seng.html

[2026-03-23 10:43 UTC+10:00] [British] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK’s Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy as Iran war risks mount

Snippet: Britain’s high inflation, stretched public finances and dependence on imported natural gas have pushed its government bonds into a decline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347516/uks-starmer-calls-emergency-meeting-economy-iran-war-risks-mount

[2026-03-23 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Not just buying 'things': Why China's emotional economy is on the rise

Snippet: 28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China's Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/chinas-emotional-economy-is-on-the-rise.html

[2026-03-23 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert Cropf] Bomb first, debate later

Snippet: For those old enough to remember the first Gulf War (1990-91), the scenes feel painfully familiar: Smoke rising over Tehran. Babies carried out of a bombed-out hospital in incubators. Missiles striking cities across the Middle East. Oil markets in turmoil as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. The war of choice that began with Israeli and American strikes on Iran is widening by the hour, pulling in multiple countries, including NATO allies, and producing casualties that mount by

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699875