Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A model of the planned Johor Tech Smart City is displayed during the project's launch event in the southern Malaysian state of Johor on June 12. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
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[2026-06-18 12:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: As many as 100 million Chinese consumers are struggling to service their personal debt, fueling a largely hidden crisis that threatens Beijing’s efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.
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[2026-06-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — It’s not easy being an EU leader. On Thursday, they’ll explore how to face down China's threat to the economy. On Friday, they’ll argue about who pays.
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[2026-06-18 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cuba's powerful ex-president Raul Castro on Wednesday threw his weight behind liberal reforms aimed at reviving the collapsing economy in the face of a crippling US blockade.
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[2026-06-18 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: June 18, 2026 — 11:56am
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[2026-06-18 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Up until now, Americans primarily hated the flood of data centers popping up around the country like mushrooms (at least those that haven't been canceled or delayed due to regulatory pushback, lack of electricity or outright hostility) because of surging electricity prices and the rising tide of unemployment as chabots gradually make America's white collar workers obsolete.
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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says
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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Global Tourism Economy Research Centre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says
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[2026-06-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Residents of Washington state are more concerned about artificial intelligence replacing jobs than workers anywhere else in the United States, according to a new report released in June 2026. The study, conducted by IP address provider Floxy, comes amid growing concerns about workplace automation after more than 54,000 American jobs were reportedly lost to AI-related workforce reductions last year.
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[2026-06-18 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A large fire is ripping through a massive cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights, Southern California, a critical node in the region's cold-food supply chain.
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[2026-06-18 09:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh opened a new era of U.S. monetary policy on Wednesday, with officials agreeing to leave interest rates unchanged despite inflation stuck well above their target but also launching an ambitious review that could reshape how the central bank makes decisions and communicates with the public.
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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough
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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough
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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy
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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Rare earth stocks spiked on Wednesday after G7 leaders agreed to strengthen coordination on critical minerals as they seek to reduce dependence on China-dominated supply chains, according to a new report from Reuters.
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.
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[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, but the move had been largely priced in, limiting support for the yen. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: If there were any lingering questions over whether new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh would bring changes to the central bank, his first press conference answered them.
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[2026-06-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Chairman Kevin Warsh's 43-odd minutes at the Federal Reserve's podium Wednesday were intended to deliver the message that, slowly but surely, he will set about making the Fed quieter, more humble in its engagement with the markets and the economy, and — ultimately — laser-focused on inflation.
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[2026-06-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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[2026-06-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely, voting to keep the benchmark level steady, but dropped several surprises that kept markets guessing about where things are heading. Markets didn't like it, with major averages swooning after the meeting and as Warsh spoke in his news conference.
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[2026-06-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending while simultaneously using executive authority to accelerate weapons production, reflecting growing concern over U.S. munitions inventories after the war with Iran, according to NBC.
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[2026-06-18 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: SoftBank Group and Rakuten have proven popular with retail investors looking to buy corporate bonds thanks to their relatively high yields. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-06-18 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Condominium rents in central Tokyo rose about 8% on the year this May. (Photo by Sae Kamae)
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[2026-06-18 05:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year.
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[2026-06-18 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com
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[2026-06-18 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Below is a snapshot of several kneejerk reactions from some Wall street economists, strategists and traders:
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[2026-06-18 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Warsh's first press conference as Fed Chair is likely to be the most important event risk of the meeting.
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[2026-06-18 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tl;dr: No rate change (as expected) but a dramatically hawkish shift in The Fed's bias (9 members seeing at least one hike this year). Statement smilled down dramatically, also biases towards hawkish focus on price stability (inflation) over employment: "The Committee will deliver price stability".
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[2026-06-18 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as new chairman Kevin Warsh took the reins of an increasingly hawkish committee that is concerned with rising inflation exacerbated by the Iran war.
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[2026-06-18 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese pension fund managers are boosting their investments in foreign bonds to keep their portfolios stable. © Reuters
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[2026-06-18 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Brent crude futures tumbled below the $80-per-barrel level earlier this morning for the first time since March as traders priced in the U.S.-Iran peace deal and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz maritime chokepoint on Friday. Goldman Sachs and RBC Capital Markets both slashed their fourth-quarter Brent crude forecasts, reinforcing the view that the war-risk premium is rapidly deflating.
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[2026-06-18 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Stock markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai recorded their highest close in three months amid optimism generated by a US-Iran peace deal that has eased tensions across the Middle East.
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[2026-06-18 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America.
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[2026-06-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’
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[2026-06-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Detroit] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’
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[2026-06-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Micael Every, Global Strategist at Rabobank
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[2026-06-17 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, to discuss cooperation in the economy, development and other areas.
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[2026-06-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: BMW shares cratered in Germany after the automaker warned investors it would slash its 2026 margin guidance to as low as 1%, down from a prior estimate of as high as 6%, amid weakening demand in China, Middle East-related pressures, rising energy costs, and a deteriorating consumer backdrop hitting sales and profitability.
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[2026-06-17 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A employee works at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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[2026-06-17 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Despite record low consumer sentiment and declining real wages, BofA's omniscient analysts forecast a blockbuster beat for US Retail Sales for both headline, core, and control group cohorts.
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[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.
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[2026-06-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Luke Nelson and Mike Campbell via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-06-17 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission's red-tape slashing mission could save the European economy billions of euros — but only if EU governments and lawmakers get out of its way.
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[2026-06-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The platform will make it easier to make cross-border e-CNY payments, with banks operating in Brazil, Qatar and Thailand among others already signed up
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[2026-06-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Standard Chartered] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The platform will make it easier to make cross-border e-CNY payments, with banks operating in Brazil, Qatar and Thailand among others already signed up
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[2026-06-17 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, right, urged Japanese officials to raise the policy rate to avoid economic and financial disruptions. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets
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[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [European Central Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets
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