[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why deeper China ties matter as Europe seeks to power its AI ambitions beyond America

Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3357389/why-deeper-china-ties-matter-europe-seeks-power-its-ai-ambitions-beyond-america?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NetJets Business Jet Crashes On Texas Highway

Snippet: The aviation world has endured a turbulent week, with a series of high-profile incidents spanning a fighter jet crash, a B-52 bomber crash, and now a business jet that went down on a Texas highway in the overnight hours.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/netjets-business-jet-crashes-texas-highway

[2026-06-17 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Central banks to boost gold reserves despite declining prices | The National

Snippet: Central banks are expected to boost their stockpiles of gold over the next 12 months to help fight off economic and geopolitical shocks, despite the asset's declining price, the World Gold Council has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/17/central-banks-to-boost-gold-reserves-despite-declining-prices/

[2026-06-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC China pioneers cross-border fund services for mainland investors

Snippet: Despite the cross-border trading crackdown, analysts say Beijing will continue to allow investment in overseas markets via legal channels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357411/hsbc-china-pioneers-cross-border-fund-services-mainland-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Futu Securities International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC China pioneers cross-border fund services for mainland investors

Snippet: Despite the cross-border trading crackdown, analysts say Beijing will continue to allow investment in overseas markets via legal channels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357411/hsbc-china-pioneers-cross-border-fund-services-mainland-investors

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance

[2026-06-17 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia

Snippet: Leaders of the G7 have pledged at a summit in France to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and increase pressure on Moscow’s war economy, including by tightening sanctions on the Russian oil and gas sectors.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/g7-leaders-to-boost-ukraine-air-defences-tighten-sanctions-on-russia

[2026-06-17 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom sparks Kingboard subsidiary’s US$1.5 billion stake sale to ramp up PCB capacity

Snippet: AI server backlogs and supply chain strains push Kingboard to tap markets and expand circuit board output

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357412/ai-boom-sparks-kingboard-subsidiarys-us15-billion-stake-sale-ramp-pcb-capacity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 18:45 UTC+10:00] [Citigroup Global Markets Limited] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom sparks Kingboard subsidiary’s US$1.5 billion stake sale to ramp up PCB capacity

Snippet: AI server backlogs and supply chain strains push Kingboard to tap markets and expand circuit board output

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357412/ai-boom-sparks-kingboard-subsidiarys-us15-billion-stake-sale-ramp-pcb-capacity

[2026-06-17 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, we look at the details of the proposed US-Iran agreement, with reports suggesting Tehran could receive sweeping economic incentives, including access to oil markets, sanctions relief and a $300 billion development fund in exchange for commitments on its nuclear programme.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/06/17/us-iran-deal-incentives-revealed-and-lebanons-future-remain-uncertain/

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Details of Iran-US deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National

Snippet: Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/17/details-of-iran-us-deal-emerge-ahead-of-signing-ceremony/

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Details of US-Iran deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National

Snippet: Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/17/details-of-us-iran-deal-emerge-ahead-of-signing-ceremony/

[2026-06-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US-Iran cease-fire raises new questions for Seoul

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/10773757

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide

[2026-06-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful resolution of North Korea issue during brief G7 meet

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/10773653

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal

Snippet: A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-us-iran-02e500f15edc505cedd8a8428197744c

[2026-06-17 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Is the Philippine financial system quakeproof?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-is-philippine-financial-system-quakeproof/

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The $2.2 trillion question: What if the Iran War never happened? | The National

Snippet: The financial cost of the Iran war is becoming clearer as according to the latest study by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the conflict is costing the global economy $2.2 trillion in annual GDP.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/business-extra/2026/06/17/the-22-trillion-question-what-if-the-iran-war-never-happened/

[2026-06-17 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer Iran calm as Trump eyes his next deal

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/2026/06/17/cnbc-daily-open-markets-iran-oil-trump-deal-ukraine-russia-spacex.html

[2026-06-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Majority Of Arrested ICE Protesters At Newark's Delaney Hall Came From Outside New Jersey

Snippet: Arrest records from recent demonstrations outside Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention facility show that many of those taken into custody were not New Jersey residents, according to The New York Post. According to information reviewed by The Post, only a small number of the arrested individuals were from the state, while others had traveled from locations including Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Connecticut, and New York.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/majority-arrested-ice-protesters-newarks-delaney-hall-came-outside-new-jersey

[2026-06-17 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump’s Iran truce marks a defeat for American power

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/641683-trumps-iran-truce-marks-defeat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-17 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump’s Iran truce marks a defeat for American power

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/641683-trumps-iran-truce-marks-defeat/

[2026-06-17 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: ASX to slip, oil plunges to 3-month low on reports US to scale back Iran sanctions

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/asx-markets-business-live-june-17/106806608

[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?

Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Ling Ji] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?

Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything

[2026-06-17 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Record Percentage Of Central Banks Expect Gold Reserves To Increase In Next 12 Months

Snippet: Today, the World Gold Council released their 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey. Amongst the insights, here is the punchline: a record 45% of respondents expect their own gold reserves will increase over the next 12 months

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/record-percentage-central-banks-expect-gold-reserves-increase-next-12-months

[2026-06-17 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more

Snippet: Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and unreliable electricity.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/in-kenya-cold-chain-breakthrough-helps-farmers-save-more-earn-more/

[2026-06-17 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX eyes flat start, oil prices fall; Pizza Hut sold in $3.8b deal

Snippet: Oil prices are sinking again and pulled back below $US80 per barrel for the first time since early March, while the US stock market drifts near its all-time high.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-eyes-flat-start-oil-prices-fall-pizza-hut-sold-in-3-8b-deal-20260617-p607ft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil prices fall to three-month low ahead of US-Iran agreement

Snippet: Oil prices have fallen sharply to their lowest levels in three months, as markets reacted positively to the anticipated signing of a formal agreement between Washington and Tehran later this week.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-prices-fall-three-month-low-ahead-us-iran-agreement

[2026-06-17 03:48 UTC+10:00] [Rory McIlroy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: McIlroy fears ‘false economy’ created by LIV Golf could put PGA Tour events at risk

Snippet: McIlroy not a fan of planned two-tier system for events

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/16/rory-mcilroy-liv-golf-pga-tour-us-open-golf-shinnecock-hills

[2026-06-17 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Swiss resort favoured by movie stars and world leaders brings serenity to US-Iran deal | The National

Snippet: The signing ceremony to halt the US-Iran conflict, which has rattled the global economy and claimed lives, stands in stark contrast to the serenity and tranquillity of the location, nestled in Switzerland's central canton of Nidwalden.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/16/swiss-resort-favoured-by-movie-stars-and-world-leaders-brings-serenity-to-us-iran-deal/

[2026-06-17 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stellar 20Y Auction Stops Through, With Highest Foreign Demand In 2 Years

Snippet: In a quiet day for stocks, which are now trading near session lows, which in turn is prompting a bid for safety, the Treasury complex was already trading at the best levels of the day ahead of today's Treasury auction. Then just after 1pm, the stellar results from today's 20Y auction (technically a 19 Year 11-month reopening of cusip UV8), confirmed the solid demand for US paper.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stellar-20y-auction-stops-through-highest-foreign-demand-2-years

[2026-06-17 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Odds that a proposed billionaire tax appears on California ballots plunge on prediction markets

Snippet: Chances that a proposed billionaire tax will appear on California's ballot dropped from 88% to 35.5% over the last week on prediction markets platform Kalshi.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/california-billionaire-tax-prediction-markets-show-slide-in-ballot-measure-odds.html

[2026-06-17 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Snippet: June 17, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/slowing-economy-could-shut-the-door-on-more-rate-hikes/

[2026-06-17 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: QatarEnergy Plans Rapid LNG Production Restart As Hormuz Reopens

Snippet: Qatar shut the world's largest LNG facility early in the U.S.-Iran war after Iranian Shahed one-way attack drones struck critical energy infrastructure, triggering chaos across global gas markets, just as the Hormuz maritime chokepoint was shuttered.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/qatarenergy-plans-rapid-lng-production-restart-hormuz-reopens

[2026-06-17 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO

Snippet: Go Chairman Ichiro Kawanabe, left, and President Hiroshi Nakajima ring the bell to celebrate the company's listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/japan-ride-hailing-app-go-races-toward-robotaxis-after-successful-ipo

[2026-06-17 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Oil Experts To Spar On Iran Deal: Crude To $150 Or $50?

Snippet: With oil prices plunging after the announcement of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, traders are asking: Is the geopolitical risk premium gone, or is the market setting up for another shock?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/tonight-iran-deal-and-oil-markets-jeff-currie-anas-alhajji-erik-townsend

[2026-06-17 02:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: All the ways the US-Iran deal won’t fix Europe’s energy problems

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The United States and Iran's provisional agreement on Sunday to end the war sent share markets soaring as oil and gas prices dropped to their lowest level since early March.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/all-the-ways-the-us-iran-deal-wont-fix-europes-energy-problems/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-17 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dollar bond offer launched

Snippet: THE government has returned to the international capital markets with a new triple-tranche dollar bond offering, seeking to take advantage of what officials said were improving global market conditions and sustained investor confidence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/business/top-business/dollar-bond-offer-launched/2366893

[2026-06-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Peace deal an opportunity to strengthen PH economy

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/business/peace-deal-an-opportunity-to-strengthen-ph-economy/2366891

[2026-06-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet

Snippet: Governor Michele Bullock delivers a strong message after the Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at 4.35%, ending a run of three rises

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/17/rba-meeting-interest-rates-hold-decision-iran-conflict-strait-of-hormuz-analysis

[2026-06-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control? - podcast

Snippet: Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/jun/16/grandpa-in-a-bunker-putin-losing-control-full-story-podcast

[2026-06-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To 1% For The First Time In 31 Years, Will Stop Reducing Bond Purchases

Snippet: As widely expected, the BoJ raised the policy rate by 25bp to "around 1%" (there was one dissent from newly appointed dovish board member Asada for a hold) taking the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 31 years as the country adjusts to sustained inflation. The 0.25% increase, which was widely expected, takes Japan to what analysts said was a critical milestone in the central bank’s effort of normalizing monetary policy after years of ultra-low interest rates and

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bank-japan-raises-rates-1-first-time-31-years-will-stop-reducing-bond-purchases

[2026-06-17 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The new oil? Inside the effort to turn AI computing power into a tradeable commodity

Snippet: For decades, companies have turned to futures markets to manage uncertainty. Airlines hedge fuel costs. Farmers hedge crops. Manufacturers hedge metals.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/the-new-oil-inside-the-effort-to-turn-ai-computing-power-into-a-tradeable-commodity.html

[2026-06-17 00:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must stay outward-looking and a free port to thrive, trader leaders say

Snippet: Former and current Trade Development Council leaders stress free flow of goods, people and capital, while deepening ties with China amid geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357338/hong-kong-must-stay-outward-looking-and-free-port-thrive-trader-leaders-say