[2026-07-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds

Snippet: About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/07/cost-of-living-poll-groceries-gas

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Manslaughter Charges Filed Following Fatal Tesla FSD Crash

Snippet: A fatal crash involving Tesla's driver-assistance technology has resulted in manslaughter charges against a Texas man after his vehicle slammed into a home near Houston, killing a 76-year-old woman inside, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/manslaughter-charges-filed-following-fatal-tesla-fsd-crash

[2026-07-07 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian ambassador to China urges deeper economic ties, touts AIIB as model

Snippet: New envoy also advocates for multilateral cooperation as global economy faces challenges ranging from tariffs to export controls

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3359740/indian-ambassador-china-urges-deeper-economic-ties-touts-aiib-model?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 20:36 UTC+10:00] [export controls] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian ambassador to China urges deeper economic ties, touts AIIB as model

Snippet: New envoy also advocates for multilateral cooperation as global economy faces challenges ranging from tariffs to export controls

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3359740/indian-ambassador-china-urges-deeper-economic-ties-touts-aiib-model

[2026-07-07 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Bris)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A young gun chef is behind this new southside Burmese gem

Snippet: Alfan Musthafa didn’t know much about Burmese food. Then the Warisan chef-patron went to the Global Food Markets in Woodridge with his sous, Laga “Bosco” Htoi.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/brisbane-eating-out/a-young-gun-chef-is-behind-this-new-southside-burmese-gem-20260706-p60czy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half as industry pivots to electric power

Snippet: Earlier this year, Sany debuted a pure electric excavator with an operating range of up to 10 hours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359726/chinas-excavator-exports-surge-33-first-half-industry-pivots-electric-power?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Caterpillar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half as industry pivots to electric power

Snippet: Earlier this year, Sany debuted a pure electric excavator with an operating range of up to 10 hours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359726/chinas-excavator-exports-surge-33-first-half-industry-pivots-electric-power

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia's Oil Windfall Vanishes As Urals Crashes To $42 A Barrel

Snippet: By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/russias-oil-windfall-vanishes-urals-crashes-42-barrel

[2026-07-07 18:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Prospects remain uncertain for North Korean defector interpreter case during Lee's Mongolia visit

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/10801252

[2026-07-07 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese bond yields march toward 3% as fiscal fears escalate

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal plan is causing concern in the Japanese government bond market. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japanese-bond-yields-march-toward-3-as-fiscal-fears-escalate2

[2026-07-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to provide gut check for Hong Kong investors as lock-ups end

Snippet: Shares worth US$11.5 billion to hit market as record wave of lock-up expirations starts and some firms eye share placements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359697/zhipu-ai-minimax-shares-provide-gut-check-hong-kong-investors-lock-ups-end?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to test Hong Kong market as lock-ups end

Snippet: Shares worth US$11.5 billion to hit market as record wave of lock-up expirations starts and some firms eye share placements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359697/zhipu-ai-minimax-shares-provide-gut-check-hong-kong-investors-lock-ups-end

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US-sanctioned 'teapot' refiner Hengli leads China petrochem profit spike

Snippet: Sacks of polyester-making chemicals wait to be shipped from Hengli Petrochemical's refining complex on China's Changxing Island. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/us-sanctioned-teapot-refiner-hengli-leads-china-petrochem-profit-spike

[2026-07-07 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Washington, Tokyo to hold first trilateral foreign ministers' talks of year at NATO summit

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/10800950

[2026-07-07 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lynas, JS Link sign deal for Malaysian magnet plant

Snippet: A Lynas worker in Mount Weld, Australia, picks up a handful of rare-earth concentrate in 2019. The material has been left to dry in the sun before being shipped to Malaysia. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/lynas-js-link-sign-deal-for-malaysian-magnet-plant

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

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares fall back after Wall Street rally

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-ai-iran-e0194864aba4379a069ce31becae2558

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

Source: AP News

Title: US airlines are betting big on premium cabins to deliver profits

Snippet: A bartender pours a glass of sparkling wine at the United Club lounge, Monday, June 29, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/airlines-premium-passengers-economy-flights-b1ac3b9c05ca942dec213679ab21a62b

[2026-07-07 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions

Snippet: Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359673/dutch-trade-minister-china-high-stakes-talks-tech-war-tariff-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 13:39 UTC+10:00] [KPMG] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions

Snippet: Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359673/dutch-trade-minister-china-high-stakes-talks-tech-war-tariff-tensions

[2026-07-07 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says

Snippet: City leader says first five-year blueprint and coming policy address will drive AI-led growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359667/ai-central-plank-hong-kongs-economic-development-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 12:47 UTC+10:00] [Policy Address] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says

Snippet: City leader says first five-year blueprint and coming policy address will drive AI-led growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359667/ai-central-plank-hong-kongs-economic-development-john-lee-says

[2026-07-07 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September

Snippet: Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359659/scmps-china-conference-debut-astana-september?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 12:11 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September

Snippet: Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359659/scmps-china-conference-debut-astana-september

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Air Force Engineer Accused Of Cutting Down AI Cameras Becomes Unlikely Hero, Raises Thousands For Legal Defense

Snippet: A U.S. Air Force engineer charged with allegedly destroying a series of AI-powered license plate surveillance cameras has become an unlikely cause célèbre among privacy advocates, drawing thousands of dollars in donations to help fund his legal defense, according to Yahoo News.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/air-force-engineer-accused-cutting-down-ai-cameras-becomes-unlikely-hero-raises-thousands

[2026-07-07 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US inflation is running hot, so why not change the way it is measured?

Snippet: July 7, 2026 — 12:01pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/us-inflation-is-running-hot-so-why-not-change-the-way-it-is-measured-20260707-p60d6m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival

Snippet: The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3359454/we-hail-hong-kong-cinemas-return-lets-ensure-its-survival?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 11:30 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival

Snippet: The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3359454/we-hail-hong-kong-cinemas-return-lets-ensure-its-survival

[2026-07-07 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NorCal Couple Scammed Of $18,000 From Fake Checks And Online Payments

Snippet: A retired Northern California couple is speaking out after scammers allegedly drained nearly $18,000 from their checking account through a combination of counterfeit checks and unauthorized online payments, setting off a weeks-long battle to recover their money, according to ABC 7.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/norcal-couple-scammed-18000-fake-checks-and-online-payments

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

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Dow hits new high and football gets political

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/cnbc-daily-open-usa-belgium-world-cup-markets.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement firm joins Shanghai exchange

Snippet: The company operating Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system has been admitted as an international member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, according to a circular released on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359651/hong-kongs-gold-clearing-and-settlement-firm-joins-shanghai-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 10:30 UTC+10:00] [gold ETF] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement firm joins Shanghai exchange

Snippet: The company operating Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system has been admitted as an international member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, according to a circular released on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359651/hong-kongs-gold-clearing-and-settlement-firm-joins-shanghai-exchange

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Priced Beyond Perfection: Samsung Electronics Tumbles As Soaring Profit Not Good Enough

Snippet: The memory bubble appears to be rapidly deflating.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/priced-beyond-perfection-samsung-electronics-tumbles-soaring-profit-not-good-enough

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

Source: The Age

Title: AI models cheating and blackmailing in tests, minister says

Snippet: Australia’s new AI Safety Institute is already testing some of the world’s most powerful AI models, the assistant minister for science, technology and the digital economy, Andrew Charlton, told a Sydney forum, as he argued that building safeguards in early is the only way for the country to claim a share of the AI boom.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-models-cheating-and-blackmailing-in-tests-minister-says-20260707-p60d5t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Reaching A Climax": Hedge Funds Turn Most Bearish On Yen Since 2007, As Former FX Czar Sees 20% Undervaluation

Snippet: For much of the past year, when the USDJPY disconnected - initially playfully and then terminally - from 2Y yield differentials, FX traders have been asking when and how will this gaping divergence finally converge. Alas, that answer remains elusive still, even as the collapse in the yen has pushed the currency to a generational low, and become an increasingly political topic leading to a surge in Japanese bankruptcies, and a relentless battering of what little is left of Japan's

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/reaching-climax-hedge-funds-turn-most-bearish-yen-2007-former-fx-czar-sees-20

[2026-07-07 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Dems Pull Out After Platner Campaign Rocked By Sexual Assault Allegations

Snippet: Update: That didn't take long... key democrats including Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Ro Khanna have pulled their endorsements of Platner following the allegations, according to Fox News' Bill Melugin.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/platner-campaign-rocked-sexual-assault-allegations-plans-reflect-best-path-forward

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Talk of US-China decoupling is getting loud – but neither side is ready for a clean break

Snippet: Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359613/talk-us-china-decoupling-getting-loud-neither-side-ready-clean-break?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break

Snippet: Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359613/talk-us-china-decoupling-getting-loud-neither-side-ready-clean-break

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

Source: ABC News

Title: WiseTech's Richard White to step down as chair, but remain on board

Snippet: Tue 7 Jul 2026 at 7:42am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/asx-markets-business-live-news-jdate-year-july-7-2026-/106887200

[2026-07-07 06:37 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX to slip on open; Tech stocks rebound in US

Snippet: Shares on the Australian stock exchange are expected to slip on opening even as a rebound overnight for tech stocks in the US sent indexes higher on Wall Street.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-slip-on-open-tech-stocks-rebound-in-us-20260707-p60d4x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO’s new mission is not deterrence, but Russia’s defeat

Snippet: By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642647-nato-militarism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-07 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The dangerous logic of NATO 3.0

Snippet: By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642647-nato-militarism/

[2026-07-07 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nvidia Turns Green After Denying Report Its Kyber Server Rack Has Been Delayed

Snippet: Overnight, Asian tech stocks slumped after a report that Nvidia’s next-generation AI server rack system has been delayed by more than a year due to manufacturing difficulties (we profiled it back in May in "Nvidia's Vera Rubin Rack Will Cost $7.8MM: Here's What's In It".)

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nvidia-turns-green-after-denying-report-its-kyber-server-rack-has-been-delayed

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mag 7 Stocks: Risk Or Opportunity In The Making?

Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/mag-7-stocks-risk-or-opportunity-making

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Bill To Establish Large Load Data Center Tariff

Snippet: By Zachary Skidmore of DataCenterDynamics

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/new-jersey-lawmakers-pass-bill-establish-large-load-data-center-tariff

[2026-07-07 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The cost of heat: Why Europe’s economy is melting

Snippet: Western Europe has been enduring another record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures topping 40C in several countries. France, the UK, Germany and Switzerland have all seen their hottest June temperatures on record, while the extreme weather has disrupted transport, power generation and industrial output.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642634-europe-heat-economy-cost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-07 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Uganda coffee exports hit by weaker prices

Snippet: Uganda's coffee export earnings dropped sharply in May as falling global prices and lower export volumes weighed on the country's top agricultural export. The decline highlights the vulnerability of Africa's largest coffee exporter to swings in international commodity markets.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/06/uganda-coffee-exports-hit-by-weaker-prices/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China took over Zhongbang Bank – and what it says about hidden financial stress

Snippet: Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, in a case that underscores vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359618/why-china-took-over-zhongbang-bank-and-what-it-says-about-hidden-financial-stress?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Huayuan Securities] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China took over Zhongbang Bank – and what it says about hidden financial stress

Snippet: Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, in a case that underscores vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359618/why-china-took-over-zhongbang-bank-and-what-it-says-about-hidden-financial-stress

[2026-07-06 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: From Manchester to Downing Street: What Burnham could mean for Palantir

Snippet: London, United Kingdom – Should Andy Burnham enter Downing Street as early as July 17, if he is confirmed unopposed as Labour leader, one of his most consequential early decisions will have nothing to do with defence spending, immigration, or the economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/6/from-manchester-to-downing-street-what-burnham-could-mean-for-palantir

[2026-07-06 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: ISM, FOMC Minutes And Fed Speakers

Snippet: The week after payrolls is usually a quieter affair but there's plenty of global events even if the US calendar is light.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-week-ism-fomc-minutes-and-fed-speakers