[2026-07-09 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Canada Just Unleashed Its Fastest-Growing Oil Boom In A Decade

Snippet: Who says price isn't a rationing mechanism?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/canada-just-unleashed-its-fastest-growing-oil-boom-decade

[2026-07-09 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home

Snippet: FILE -An aerial view of new cars awaiting export to oversea markets is seen at a port in Shanghai, March 10, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-autos-exports-evs-cars-4bce218f337534299f230c510917b84c

[2026-07-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ceasefire breakdown a fresh economic threat: Chalmers

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the renewed escalation of the US’s war against Iran would hit economic growth and pose more inflationary issues for the domestic and global economy as concerns grow the Strait of Hormuz could again be shut.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/ceasefire-breakdown-a-fresh-economic-threat-chalmers-20260709-p60e07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cocoa Prices Rally As Jefferies Warns Of "Perfect Storm" In West Africa

Snippet: Cocoa futures in New York have doubled since the start of March and have now climbed back toward levels not seen since late 2025, around $6,000 a ton, as Jefferies analysts warn that a "perfect storm's a-brewing" across West Africa, the world's top cocoa-farming region.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cocoa-prices-rally-jefferies-warns-perfect-storm-west-africa

[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Small-cap IPOs struggle in Hong Kong amid lack of AI megadeals

Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359991/small-cap-ipos-struggle-hong-kong-amid-lack-ai-megadeals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Luxshare] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Small-cap IPOs struggle in Hong Kong amid lack of AI megadeals

Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359991/small-cap-ipos-struggle-hong-kong-amid-lack-ai-megadeals

[2026-07-09 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan's exports rise nearly 50% in first half as Lai builds 'AI island'

Snippet: A view of the port of Keelung, Taiwan, in April: The island economy's exports are booming. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/taiwan-s-exports-rise-nearly-50-in-first-half-as-lai-builds-ai-island

[2026-07-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Europe's Utility Sector Is 'On The Brink Of A New Regime'

Snippet: Authored by Gregor Morris via BondVigilantes.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/europes-utility-sector-brink-new-regime

[2026-07-09 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Study Finds Self-Driving Cars Crash More Often, But Cause Far Fewer Injuries

Snippet: Self-driving cars may be involved in more crashes than human drivers on a per-mile basis, but the evidence suggests those accidents are generally far less likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to Aulsbrook Car & Truck Lawyers.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/study-finds-self-driving-cars-crash-more-often-cause-far-fewer-injuries

[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll

Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3359968/ai-and-economy-fuel-stress-40-dse-candidates-hong-kong-youth-group-poll?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll

Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3359968/ai-and-economy-fuel-stress-40-dse-candidates-hong-kong-youth-group-poll

[2026-07-09 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: US-Iran tensions spike oil prices | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/07/09/manus-on-markets-us-iran-tensions-spike-oil-prices/

[2026-07-09 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tourist Nightmare: Toxic "Bone-Cutting" Fish Invades Mediterranean Beaches

Snippet: Tourists heading to the Mediterranean are being urged to watch out for an invasive species of toxic pufferfish that has spread across popular beach destinations in Greece and other coastal countries, according to the Daily Mail.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/tourist-nightmare-toxic-bone-cutting-fish-invades-mediterranean-beaches

[2026-07-09 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea delivery drivers lose legal fight for bargaining rights

Snippet: A worker loads parcels onto a conveyor belt from a delivery truck at a distribution center in Gwangju, South Korea, on Nov. 10, 2020. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/south-korea-delivery-drivers-lose-legal-fight-for-bargaining-rights

[2026-07-09 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea uses renamed institute to attack Seoul-Tokyo ties, signals entrenched 'two hostile states' policy

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/10803852

[2026-07-09 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Washington agree to keep Coupang dispute from weighing on alliance: envoy

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/10803810

[2026-07-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s central bank vows flexible approach as it acknowledges uneven economic picture

Snippet: PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359942/chinas-central-bank-vows-flexible-approach-it-acknowledges-uneven-economic-picture?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s central bank vows flexible approach as it acknowledges uneven economic picture

Snippet: PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359942/chinas-central-bank-vows-flexible-approach-it-acknowledges-uneven-economic-picture

[2026-07-09 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Meet the architect behind K-beauty's first US national week

Snippet: Best is yet to come for K-beauty as new markets, categories widen path for industry-wide growth, says Landing International CEO

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10803699

[2026-07-09 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks slip and oil prices rise as Iran war escalates

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-oil-iran-ai-ebb040b1377034108cfd55adfa94ecd1

[2026-07-09 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering

Snippet: Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 10 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359938/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-regional-tech-volatility-offsets-short-covering?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Kospi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering

Snippet: Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 10 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359938/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-regional-tech-volatility-offsets-short-covering

[2026-07-09 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite

Snippet: The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3359931/chinas-factory-gate-prices-rise-june-during-brief-iran-war-respite?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 13:49 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Statistics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite

Snippet: The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3359931/chinas-factory-gate-prices-rise-june-during-brief-iran-war-respite

[2026-07-09 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: How The Global Economy Became The World's Most Dangerous Battlefield

Snippet: Authored by Madge Waggy,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/how-global-economy-became-worlds-most-dangerous-battlefield

[2026-07-09 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off

Snippet: The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359915/goldman-sachs-forecasts-50-jump-battery-giant-catls-shares-energy-storage-takes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off

Snippet: The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359915/goldman-sachs-forecasts-50-jump-battery-giant-catls-shares-energy-storage-takes

[2026-07-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Fed is divided. But its ‘hawks’ are likely to prevail and face Trump’s wrath

Snippet: July 9, 2026 — 12:08pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-fed-is-divided-but-its-hawks-are-likely-to-prevail-and-face-trump-s-wrath-20260709-p60duj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Apple supplier Luxshare slips in Hong Kong's biggest listing of 2026

Snippet: Visitors check out a Luxshare display at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/apple-supplier-luxshare-slips-in-hong-kong-s-biggest-listing-of-2026

[2026-07-09 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?

Snippet: The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3359912/chinas-biggest-daily-us-soybean-order-confirmation-xi-trump-summit-pact?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 11:53 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?

Snippet: The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3359912/chinas-biggest-daily-us-soybean-order-confirmation-xi-trump-summit-pact

[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner

[2026-07-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Issues] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Will banning phones in schools work?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-will-banning-cellphones-schools-work/

[2026-07-09 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "It's Some Bullsh*t": Green River, Wyoming Considered License Plate Readers To "Protect Against Terrorist Attacks"

Snippet: Green River officials are weighing whether to accept a $111,956 federal grant to install automatic license plate readers at key entrances to the city, a proposal that has sparked backlash from some residents over privacy and government surveillance, according to Cowboy State Daily.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/its-some-bullsht-green-river-wyoming-considered-license-plate-readers-protect-against

[2026-07-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Stocks drop worldwide; Oil spikes, Telstra hit by fresh faults

Snippet: Shaky trading in global markets after escalating strikes in the war with Iran and a spike in oil prices is expected to further rattle Australia’s sharemarket when it opens.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/stocks-drop-worldwide-oil-spikes-telstra-hit-by-fresh-faults-20260709-p60dtg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/8/2026

Snippet: Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-15f15444d1f59c351d33df0717509183

[2026-07-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Michael Burry bets on sportsbooks DraftKings and Flutter, sees prediction markets curbed by regulation

Snippet: Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said he bought shares of regulated sports-betting operators DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, anticipating regulators will eventually crack down on prediction markets after competition from the upstarts pressured the stocks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/michael-burry-bets-on-sportsbooks-draftkings-flutter.html

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero

Snippet: Major renewable energy investors have thrown their support behind Australia’s data centre boom, colliding with a growing backlash from community and environment campaigners who fear the power-hungry facilities will destabilise the grid and extend the nation’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/green-energy-giants-see-155b-data-centre-boom-as-win-for-net-zero-20260708-p60dmz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Diesel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russia halts diesel exports after Ukraine strikes refineries

Snippet: Moscow will halt diesel exports until the end of July in an attempt to shield its energy markets from the impact of its war with Ukraine, after a wave of drone attacks in Russia squeezed domestic fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-halts-diesel-exports-after-ukrainian-refinery-strikes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-09 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Are Flattening Curves And Style Rotations Deceptive Omens?

Snippet: Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/are-flattening-curves-and-style-rotations-deceptive-omens

[2026-07-09 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FOMC Minutes Show 'A Few' Fed Members Wanted To Hike In June, 'Majority' Fear Higher Inflation

Snippet: Tl;dr: The minutes underscored a more hawkish tone on inflation. UBS traders noted that most participants cited scenarios in which price pressures could remain elevated, including stronger AI-related demand, the ongoing Middle East conflict and tariffs. In those cases, nearly all of those officials said some additional policy tightening would likely be warranted.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-minutes-12

[2026-07-09 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for the world economy this year to 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/08/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecast-amid-geopolitical-tensions/

[2026-07-09 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show

Snippet: Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.In Kevin Warsh's first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned a scenario where price increases stay elevated and lead to hikes.During his post-meeting news conference, Warsh billed the debate as a "family fight" that ended with

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/fed-minutes-june-2026-.html

[2026-07-09 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Migration: What The Dow-To-Gold Ratio Is Telling Us

Snippet: Authored by Bryan Lutz, Editor at Dollarcollapse.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/great-migration-what-dow-gold-ratio-telling-us

[2026-07-09 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stellar 10Y Auction Stops Through, With 3rd Highest Foreign Demand On Record

Snippet: Following yesterday's stellar 3Y auction, moments ago - with yields surging to the highest level since mid-May - the Treasury completed the sale of $39BN in a 9 Year 10 Month reopening of 10Y cusip QQ7, in what was another spectacular auction.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stellar-10y-auction-stops-through-3rd-highest-foreign-demand-record

[2026-07-09 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FOMC Minutes Preview: Scrutiny For Hawkish Bias

Snippet: Today's FOMC minutes will be scrutinized for further insight into policymakers' appetite for additional rate hikes and the thinking behind the Committee's hawkish shift at last month's meeting. The minutes are an account of the June 17th meeting and therefore will not reflect subsequent developments, including the softer-than-expected June nonfarm payrolls report or Chair Warsh's appearance at the ECB's Sintra Forum.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-minutes-preview-scrutiny-hawkish-bias

[2026-07-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Blueprint for building the Philippine Century

Snippet: CAN the Philippines become the largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2034?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/opinion/columns/blueprint-for-building-the-philippine-century/2380969

[2026-07-09 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai GDP climbs to Dh232bn in Q1 as non-oil sectors drive expansion | The National

Snippet: Dubai's gross domestic product hit Dh232 billion ($63.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, anchored by a well-balanced economy reflecting the emirate's economic diversification efforts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/08/dubai-gdp-climbs-to-dh232bn-in-q1-as-non-oil-sectors-drive-expansion/

[2026-07-09 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’

Snippet: US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359895/spain-plays-down-trumps-trade-embargo-threat-saying-there-no-tension