[2026-03-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies

Snippet: A vendor sells crayfish at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mansur Ibrahim, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-africa-economy-oil-inflation-7decf5392c32718ae05a3d9d0b3906c0

[2026-03-09 13:41 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil shoots higher, shares skid as Middle East conflict drags on

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/oil-shoots-higher-shares-skid-middle-east-conflict/

[2026-03-09 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Snippet: A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike late Saturday in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/markets-oil-iran-trump-war-brent-72e8c9a29c2ba1fd761ee968f3d4e553

[2026-03-09 13:18 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader; oil prices soar past $100 a barrel

Snippet: Iran has named hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader; Donald Trump says oil price spike ‘a small price to pay’ as markets tumble

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/09/iran-war-live-updates-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-oil-prices-soar

[2026-03-09 13:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks sink alongside Asian markets after oil crosses US$100

Snippet: Brent crude jumps 18 per cent to trade at around US$109 a barrel, prompting investors to further reduce risk exposure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345915/hong-kong-stocks-sink-alongside-asian-markets-after-oil-crosses-us100

[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Severe’: why China’s grip on critical minerals still hits US supply chains

Snippet: Businesses hope US President Donald Trump’s visit to China in late March will ease bottlenecks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345762/why-chinas-critical-mineral-dominance-still-disrupting-us-supply-chains

[2026-03-09 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases

Snippet: China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending while deflation in factory-gate prices moderated.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/china-february-inflation-cpi-producer-prices-stimulus-economy-ppi-factory-consumer.html

[2026-03-09 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil surges above $100 as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Snippet: Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel Monday at the start of Asian trading, reaching their highest level since July 2022 as markets reacted to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-surges-above-100-middle-east-conflict-rattles-markets

[2026-03-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Grand Mayfair] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong developers test home-market recovery by raising prices, trimming discounts

Snippet: Cautious adjustments indicate sector is beginning to stabilise, but more inventory must clear before a seller’s market emerges, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345774/hong-kong-developers-test-home-market-recovery-raising-prices-trimming-discounts

[2026-03-09 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia stocks down sharply as oil hits $100

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/business/foreign-business/asia-stocks-down-sharply-as-oil-hits-100/2295595

[2026-03-09 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil surges past $100 per barrel as Iran war rages

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/cnbc-daily-open-oil-surges-past-100-per-barrel-as-iran-war-rages.html

[2026-03-09 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's latest economic plans highlight its tech ambitions

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping reacts during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-five-year-plan-technology-economy-7face4580fcfba44410ff2134a09d6bb

[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi sinks over 6% as oil surge triggers sell-side sidecar

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi plunged in early trading Monday as surging oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran rattled global markets, prompting the activation of a sell-side sidecar designed to curb excessive volatility. The Korean won also weakened sharply against the dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689742

[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shares plunge as oil prices soar above $100 a barrel

Snippet: BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-stock-markets-iran-war-458890210407eb0cba85c7e1a684c890

[2026-03-09 11:15 UTC+10:00] [Robert Lee Wai-wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

Snippet: HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345863/why-hkexs-board-lot-reform-could-pose-challenges-hsbc-and-others

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect

Snippet: John Greenwood says drawing HK$150 billion from the fund is justified, calling the move a legitimate, long‑term investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345886/fears-over-exchange-fund-discipline-overblown-hong-kongs-dollar-peg-architect

[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Oil prices surge as global tensions mount; local financial indicators show mixed trends - DailyNews

Snippet: Global oil prices climbed sharply during the week from March 3-6, 2026, surpassing USD90 per barrel amid mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the escalating US–Israeli conflict with Iran and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. By the end of the period, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices had risen significantly compared to the previous week, increasing by USD13.87 and US$14.49 per barrel respectively, reflecting heightened volatility in global energy markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/business/963274/oil-prices-surge-as-global-tensions-mount-local-financial-indicators-show-mixed-trends/

[2026-03-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Wall St sinks on war, oil and jobs fears, and ASX poised for sharp sell-off

Snippet: Wall Street have tumbled after the continuation of Middle East hostilities sent oil prices rocketing towards $US100 a barrel and new data showed a sharp deterioration in the US jobs market.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-march-9/106429652

[2026-03-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From CVs to capability - DailyNews

Snippet: In the corridors of Sri Lanka’s leading corporate houses, a quiet crisis of mismatch is unfolding. As our economy pivots toward high-value services and technology-driven exports, the traditional Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a chronological list of past titles and roles – is proving to be an increasingly obsolete tool for predicting future success.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/general-opinion/963409/from-cvs-to-capability/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SMEs urged to join National Forum to address industry challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, widely regarded as the backbone of the national economy, has been urged to actively participate in a national forum aimed at addressing the urgent challenges currently facing the industry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/business/963285/smes-urged-to-join-national-forum-to-address-industry-challenges/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise - DailyNews

Snippet: The United States-Israeli war on Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the conflict, which is now in its eighth day, ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/world/963539/iran-war-threatens-prolonged-impact-on-energy-markets-as-oil-prices-rise/

[2026-03-09 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zohran Mamdani’s tax hike crusade is already hurting NYC economy, business leader warns

Snippet: The leader of the city’s top business advocacy group warned Sunday that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax-hike crusade is already scaring away investors.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/mamdanis-tax-hike-crusade-already-hurting-nyc-economy-biz-leader/

[2026-03-09 05:20 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to tumble as Wall Street falls; Oil surges higher

Snippet: Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again Friday because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the US job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-tumble-as-wall-street-falls-oil-surges-higher-20260309-p5o8ld.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 05:20 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Day of panic as war in Iran wipes $80 billion off the market

Snippet: The global economy is facing its biggest shock since the depths of the pandemic after oil prices soared to $US116 a barrel and $80 billion was wiped from the Australian sharemarket with fears the war against Iran could plunge the United States into recession.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/more-than-80b-wiped-from-asx-in-market-bloodbath-as-oil-price-surges-20260309-p5o8ld.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Why the Aussie dollar isn’t a ‘whipping boy’ any more

Snippet: March 9, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/why-the-aussie-dollar-isn-t-a-whipping-boy-any-more-20260305-p5o7sj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Economy seat padding is being traded for space. Here’s why you should care

Snippet: March 9, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/economy-seat-padding-is-being-traded-for-space-here-s-why-you-should-care-20260306-p5o87o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Oil markets are getting the war in the Middle East all wrong

Snippet: Investors seem calm, relying on Donald Trump's reputation as a deal maker, but the reality is this conflict could be long and destabilising. (AP: Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/oil-markets-qatar-gulf-iran-religion-litics-straight-of-hormuz/106380388

[2026-03-09 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How US/Israeli Iran strikes penalize global and PH prospects

Snippet: The US/Israel strike against Iran aims at regime change to dominate its energy resources and decapitate its leadership. It will disrupt energy markets and penalize economic prospects worldwide — particularly in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/opinion/columns/how-usisraeli-iran-strikes-penalize-global-and-ph-prospects/2295487

[2026-03-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for 2026 World Baseball Classic markets

Snippet: The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX can be used on the World Baseball Classic prediction market to trade $10 and get $10 in bonus value.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-2026-world-baseball-classic-markets/

[2026-03-08 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise

Snippet: The United States-Israeli war on Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the conflict, which is now in its eighth day, ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/iran-war-threatens-prolonged-impact-on-energy-markets-as-oil-prices-rise

[2026-03-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year

Snippet: A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike late Saturday in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-economy-iran-inflation-jobs-gas-prices-7fbd5e99e3b6023963dd3de226aee4e4

[2026-03-08 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Otara Gunawardena: turning success into a platform for change - DailyNews

Snippet: For decades, Otara Gunawardena has been a synonymous figure with Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, but her enduring legacy is defined by her transition from the “Queen of Retail” to the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare and environmental advocacy. As the founder of ODEL, the Otara Foundation, and the social enterprise Embark, Gunawardena has utilized her platform to champion a “cruelty-free” lifestyle and a more compassionate national economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/08/features/963162/otara-gunawardena-turning-success-into-a-platform-for-change/

[2026-03-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub

Snippet: Access to mainland’s robust market gives Hong Kong edge over Southeast Asian rival, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345867/hong-kong-singapore-square-race-become-worlds-gold-trading-hub

[2026-03-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must ensure motherhood no longer derails women’s careers: advocates

Snippet: ‘Tokenism is the challenge that we need to address to ensure women have a fair share of decision-making and leadership in companies,’ an advocate says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345880/hong-kong-must-ensure-motherhood-no-longer-derails-womens-careers-advocates

[2026-03-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war hits China’s sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows

Snippet: Supplies of sulphur – a key fertiliser ingredient – are tightening in China just as the spring planting season begins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345761/iran-war-hits-chinas-sulphur-imports-economic-fallout-conflict-grows

[2026-03-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why an Iran war inflation shock could wreck global economic recovery

Snippet: Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/08/iran-israel-us-war-inflation-interest-rates-global-economy-middle-east

[2026-03-08 18:47 UTC+10:00] [AI+] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says city will adopt AI and finance strategies to support nation’s development blueprint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345866/15th-five-year-plan-presents-golden-strategic-period-hong-kong-paul-chan

[2026-03-08 17:14 UTC+10:00] [MPFA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may raise MPF contributions after 13-year freeze on thresholds

Snippet: Pension regulator chairwoman says income limits may be raised to reflect living costs and ensure fair retirement protection

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345860/hong-kong-may-raise-mpf-contributions-after-13-year-freeze-thresholds

[2026-03-08 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boom times for India’s economy but opportunities remain uneven

Snippet: Analysts caution that a significant portion of India’s workforce remains in relatively low-productivity and informal sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3345855/boom-times-indias-economy-opportunities-remain-uneven

[2026-03-08 14:33 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation set to climb to three-year highs as oil surges

Snippet: A surge in petrol prices that will hit motorists this week could drive inflation to three-year highs and force the Reserve Bank into choosing between protecting a weakened economy or lifting interest rates to stop runaway prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-set-to-climb-to-three-year-highs-as-oil-surges-20260308-p5o8g8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Screw with me’: America’s richest prisoner opens up

Snippet: Changpeng Zhao was in a bind.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/screw-with-me-america-s-richest-prisoner-opens-up-20260302-p5o6j5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Expanding Middle East war to loom over domestic economy

Snippet: March 8, 2026 12:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/expanding-middle-east-war-to-loom-over-domestic-economy/

[2026-03-08 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Snobby Dan? Influencer claiming to be stranded by Iran war blows off economy seats

Snippet: A travel influencer landed in hot water with furious followers after claiming he was “stranded” in Singapore due to Middle East flight disruptions when there were still economy seats available.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/world-news/influencer-claiming-to-be-stranded-by-iran-war-blows-off-economy-seats/

[2026-03-08 10:12 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war

Snippet: President Donald Trump said the U.S. will consider striking areas and groups of people in Iran that were not previously considered targets, escalating a weeklong war that’s upended energy markets and reverberated worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/08/world/trump-us-new-parts-iran-target/

[2026-03-08 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism

Snippet: The dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency magnifies financial power, but it does so by shifting the balance of the economy away from production toward paper. As America’s productive base gradually and unevenly hollows out, its national cohesion and material prowess, two central pillars of power, begin to erode.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634119-dollar-dominance-tariff-populism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-08 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Saturday’s Conference Tournament action

Snippet: Conference tournaments around the college basketball landscape are heating up, and new punters can get in on the action by signing up for Kalshi, one of the leading prediction markets in the industry.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-saturdays-conference-tournament-action/

[2026-03-08 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy

Snippet: As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury cars

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/07/trump-russia-sanctions-economy-us-india-putin-europe

[2026-03-08 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’

Snippet: For Lisa Mcbean, buying American-made snacks and traveling to the U.S. was second nature. That changed for the Ontario resident starting in early 2025.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/07/canada-boycott-trump-travel-alcohol-economy.html

[2026-03-08 00:14 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports

Snippet: Panama Ports Company says it has submitted claim for arbitration in compliance with rules of International Chamber of Commerce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345828/ck-hutchison-subsidiary-seeks-us2-billion-panamas-takeover-canal-ports

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [brain-computer interfaces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345822/innovation-plus-livelihoods-twin-tracks-chinas-5-year-plan