[2026-07-15 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX to follow Wall Street higher as US reimposes naval blockade on Iran

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/asx-markets-business-live-news/106916408

[2026-07-15 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Offload Risks Onto The Bottom 90% And Immiseration Follows

Snippet: Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/offload-risks-bottom-90-and-immiseration-follows

[2026-07-15 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, Wall Street advances after inflation data; IBM plunges

Snippet: Stocks are holding steadier after a report showed US inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. That was even though oil prices continue to jump on worries that the United States and Iran may return to all-out war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-wall-street-steady-after-inflation-data-ibm-plunges-20260715-p60fcn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs to make drone delivery mainstream across U.S.

Snippet: South San Francisco startup Zipline is adding former Tesla and Waymo execs to its C-suite, and bringing on a former Uber executive to lead its commercial expansion, as the company scales its drone delivery service into new U.S. and international markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/zipline-drone-delivery-tesla-uber-waymo-executives.html

[2026-07-15 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Lucid Crashes On Report It's Weighing A Take-Private Or Bankruptcy

Snippet: Shares of struggling EV maker Lucid plunged as much as 49% after auto-industry news website Electric-Vehicles.com reported that the company is working with restructuring adviser AlixPartners to evaluate strategic options, including a potential take-private transaction or a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/lucid-crashes-report-going-private-or-chapter-11

[2026-07-15 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan ruling party weighs lifting US potato ban as trade bargaining chip

Snippet: Importing U.S. potatoes for fresh consumption would give consumers more choices but would increase competition for Japanese farmers. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-ruling-party-weighs-lifting-us-potato-ban-as-trade-bargaining-chip

[2026-07-15 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero finalises $2.25bn acquisition of US natural gas firm Traverse | The National

Snippet: A unit of Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero Group has acquired a US natural gas firm for $2.25 billion to boost the investment holding company's global energy portfolio and give it access to the North American market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/14/abu-dhabis-2pointzero-finalises-225bn-acquisition-of-us-natural-gas-firm-traverse/

[2026-07-15 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Whose-muz?

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/whose-muz

[2026-07-15 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Prediction markets here to stay, Kalshi CEO Mansour says | The National

Snippet: Tarek Mansour, the Lebanese-American chief executive of prediction markets company Kalshi, said on Monday that despite growing political scrutiny and criticism, apps like his are here to stay.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/14/kalshi-ceo-tarek-mansour-lebanon/

[2026-07-15 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Just 27.6% Of Stocks Outperform The Market While 60% Destroy Shareholder Wealth, New Study Finds

Snippet: From 1926 through 2025, just 27.6% of stocks beat the broader market. Nearly 60% actually destroyed shareholder wealth, and the median stock delivered a lifetime return of -6.9%. Yet despite those sobering odds, U.S. stocks collectively created roughly $91 trillion in wealth over the last century, with just 46 companies responsible for half of it.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/just-276-stocks-outperform-market-while-60-destroy-shareholder-wealth-new-study-finds

[2026-07-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The Riskiest States To Quit Your Job In

Snippet: A new study from Affordable Contractors Insurance examined labor market conditions across all 50 states to identify where workers face the greatest challenges replacing a job after voluntarily leaving one. Researchers evaluated unemployment rates, hiring activity, competition for available positions, household income, and local living costs to create an overall risk ranking.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-riskiest-states-quit-your-job

[2026-07-15 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SBI to enable 24-hour on-chain trading for Japan stock fund with Singapore partner

Snippet: The new fund will be the first to offer global on-chain management and trading for a Japanese equities fund. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/sbi-to-enable-24-hour-on-chain-trading-for-japan-stock-fund-with-singapore-partner

[2026-07-15 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Here Is What America's Largest Banks Reported In Their Q2 Earnings Reports

Snippet: In terms of perceived report quality relative to positioning, the ranking appears to be Goldman Sachs first, followed by Bank of America (pending guidance), then Wells Fargo, and finally JPMorgan. The broader theme across the group was fairly consistent: NII was generally underwhelming, fee income was strong as expected, capital markets results were very strong, and there was a clear halo effect from the strong deal calendar (SpaceX IPO most notably) that benefited equities trading.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/here-what-americas-largest-banks-reported-their-q2-earnings-reports

[2026-07-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continues

Snippet: The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continues

Snippet: The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues

[2026-07-14 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Warren Buffett Cuts Gates Foundation From Annual Stock Giving As Epstein Scandal Shadows Over Bill Gates

Snippet: Warren Buffett excluded the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts for the first time in two decades, as scrutiny over Bill Gates' connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a dark shadow over Gates and the foundation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/warren-buffett-cuts-gates-foundation-annual-stock-giving-epstein-scandal-shadows-over-bill

[2026-07-14 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Mixed Ahead Of CPI And Warsh Testimony, As IBM Sinks, Bank Earnings Fizzle

Snippet: US stocks are struggling for direction as traders waited to buy the dip on a busy day that kicked off with Wall Street earnings whichwith JPM, BofA, Goldman, Citi and Wells all reporting. Kevin Warsh’s testimony before Congress and CPI data are due later. As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% with Nasdaq 100 contracts up 0.6%, set for a rebound from the selloff in AI-linked names yesterday and defying declines elsewhere.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-mixed-ahead-cpi-and-warsh-testimony-ibm-sinks-bank-earnings-mixed

[2026-07-14 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: KeyBanc Downgrades Apple On New Growth Slowdown Fears

Snippet: Apple shares fell 1% in premarket trading after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the iPhone maker to "Underweight" from "Sector Weight" and set a 12-month price target of $250. This implies roughly a 21% decline from Monday's close, putting the stock in bear-market territory.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/keybanc-downgrades-apple-new-growth-slowdown-fears

[2026-07-14 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Spotting Market Bubbles: Why History Says It's Nearly Impossible

Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spotting-market-bubbles-why-history-says-its-nearly-impossible

[2026-07-14 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: JPMorgan Drops Despite Highest Quarterly Profit In HIstory, As Traders Focus On Negatives

Snippet: Q2 earnings season is officially off.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jpmorgan-drops-despite-highest-quarterly-profit-history-traders-focus-negatives

[2026-07-14 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SaaSpocalypse Is Back: IBM Crashes Most Since 1987 As Customers Abruptly "Shift CapEx Spending"

Snippet: IBM shares plunged almost 20% in premarket trading, putting the stock on track for its worst intra-day collapse since the infamous Oct. 19, 1987.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ibm-crashes-most-1987-customers-abruptly-shift-capex-spending

[2026-07-14 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: JPMorgan reports $16.9B Q2 profit, beating estimates as equities trading revenue jumps

Snippet: Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, speaks at the America Business Forum, Nov. 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jpmorgan-bank-earnings-economy-trading-markets-d56b36051dbaef8be234d86b49f8f620

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strengthening ‘ticket economy’ among Hong Kong lawmaker’s proposals for sports industry

Snippet: Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360537/strengthening-ticket-economy-among-hong-kong-lawmakers-proposals-sports-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strengthening ‘ticket economy’ among Hong Kong lawmaker’s proposals for sports industry

Snippet: Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360537/strengthening-ticket-economy-among-hong-kong-lawmakers-proposals-sports-industry

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power exports to Asean surge 40% in first half of 2026 amid Hormuz tensions

Snippet: Myanmar is leading the export surge for China’s power in Asean, with exports to the country nearly doubling in the first five months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360517/chinas-power-exports-asean-surge-40-first-half-2026-amid-hormuz-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power exports to Asean surge 40% in first half of 2026 amid Hormuz tensions

Snippet: Myanmar is leading the export surge for China’s power in Asean, with exports to the country nearly doubling in the first five months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360517/chinas-power-exports-asean-surge-40-first-half-2026-amid-hormuz-tensions

[2026-07-14 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/foreign-business/hundreds-of-economists-say-we-must-act-now-on-ais-economic-impact-and-job-displacement-risks/2383963

[2026-07-14 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Chinese economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s monthly car ‌exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars

Snippet: Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/14/china-car-exports-june-trade-us-eu-trump-tariffs

[2026-07-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock

Snippet: Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360531/trumps-20-hormuz-toll-jolts-markets-asia-adapts-oil-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock

Snippet: Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360531/trumps-20-hormuz-toll-jolts-markets-asia-adapts-oil-shock

[2026-07-14 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The Cities Where Burglaries Spike In The Summer

Snippet: For years, homeowners have been told that summer is prime time for burglaries as families leave for vacations and homes sit empty. But a new analysis of FBI crime data suggests that advice only tells part of the story, according to Moneygeek.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-cities-where-burglaries-spike-summer

[2026-07-14 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake as China prioritises household spending in new five-year plan

Snippet: Policymakers set US$8.85 trillion retail goal for 2030, betting on services, property and cars to anchor growth amid weak demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360498/whats-stake-china-prioritises-household-spending-new-five-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 19:35 UTC+10:00] [E-house China Research and Development Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake as China prioritises household spending in new five-year plan

Snippet: Policymakers set US$8.85 trillion retail goal for 2030, betting on services, property and cars to anchor growth amid weak demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360498/whats-stake-china-prioritises-household-spending-new-five-year-plan

[2026-07-14 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: EU bans purchase and import of Sudanese gold in bid to curb war economy

Snippet: The European Union is banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold in a bid to curb sources of financing for the country’s devastating conflict.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/eu-bans-purchase-and-import-of-sudanese-gold-in-bid-to-curb-war-economy/

[2026-07-14 18:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean envoy to US to return as Coupang issue clouds bilateral agenda

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/10808759

[2026-07-14 17:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean envoy to the Philippines receives top diplomatic honor

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/10808707

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Evergrande debt crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround

Snippet: Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360486/5-years-after-evergrande-why-china-think-tank-says-stock-market-signals-turnaround

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround

Snippet: Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360486/5-years-after-evergrande-why-china-think-tank-says-stock-market-signals-turnaround?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push

Snippet: New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360485/chinas-hainan-cements-2030-petrol-car-ban-leading-nations-ev-infrastructure-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales

Snippet: New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360485/chinas-hainan-cements-2030-petrol-car-ban-leading-nations-ev-infrastructure-push

[2026-07-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 10,000 Excess Deaths During June European Heatwave, Official Data Show

Snippet: Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/10000-excess-deaths-during-june-european-heatwave-official-data-show

[2026-07-14 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices gain and stocks fall as fighting in the Middle East intensifies

Snippet: Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-ai-6807d21c72974fbac48356f83eeebbce

[2026-07-14 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's exports jump 27% in June on strong demand for AI

Snippet: Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-ai-tech-economy-29da1a43eba2961b57f6cfbe6f936e42

[2026-07-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's trade expands on AI boom, offsetting weak sectors

Snippet: Stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai on May 7. China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, thanks to AI-related industries. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-trade-expands-on-ai-boom-offsetting-weak-sectors

[2026-07-14 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s absurd and illegal plan will backfire on him

Snippet: July 14, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-s-absurd-and-illegal-plan-will-backfire-on-him-20260714-p60f26.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam's biggest municipality plans airport links in push for investment

Snippet: The main terminal of Long Thanh International Airport, which remains under construction, as seen in June 2024. The facility is set to serve as a key transportation hub for southern Vietnam. (Airports Corporation of Vietnam)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/vietnam-s-biggest-municipality-plans-airport-links-in-push-for-investment

[2026-07-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Singapore's economy expands 5.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations

Snippet: Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% in the second quarter, topping market expectations, on the back of strong growth in the manufacturing sector.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/singapore-gdp-iran-war-impact-takes-hold.html

[2026-07-14 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore beats forecast with 5.7% GDP growth in Q2, early data shows

Snippet: People ride bikes near the central business district in Singapore. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/singapore-beats-forecast-with-5.7-gdp-growth-in-q2-early-data-shows

[2026-07-14 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Latest Model Cars: Big Brother Is Watching You

Snippet: Authored by Alejandro A. Tagliavini via The Mises Institute,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/latest-model-cars-big-brother-watching-you

[2026-07-14 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dollar risks rising but Plaza Accord-style coordination not feasible now: ex-IMF adviser

Snippet: Economic historian Barry Eichengreen says if current policy paths persist, modern rifts could bring about a confidence crisis in the US currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360388/dollar-risks-rising-plaza-accord-style-coordination-not-feasible-now-ex-imf-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed