[2026-08-04 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Global Bond Market On Edge As Japanese Yields Soar After "Horrible" 10Y JGB Auction

Snippet: While much of the market focus has fallen on the US long-end, which saw substantial pressure in the past week, sending 30Y yields to 5.27%, the highest level since 2007, it was Japan again which stole the show overnight. But first, recall that the primary tradeoff for the BOJ preventing it from raising rates and comfortably pushing up the yen without needing to spending tens of billions in massive interventions (whether individual or joint with the US), is that raising

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/global-bond-market-edge-japanese-yields-soar-after-horrible-10y-jgb-auction

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first-of-its-kind boring and blasting rig boosts hard-rock tunnel digging by 30%

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils world’s first hybrid boring-and-blasting tunnel machine

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30

[2026-08-04 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Creepy" Smart Glasses Are Creating A Privacy Problem

Snippet: Smart glasses are quickly becoming the next major consumer tech battleground, with Meta leading the market and rivals including Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. But as the devices become more capable, they're also fueling a growing debate over whether convenience is coming at the expense of privacy, according to a new report from Wired.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/creepy-smart-glasses-are-creating-privacy-problem

[2026-08-04 19:56 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inside the world of the self-described conspiracy theorist anointed One Nation’s Victorian leader

Snippet: One Nation’s new Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, is a self-described conspiracy theorist who has claimed Australian government policy is controlled by a cabal of foreign “globalists”, and endorsed the idea that the world economy was deliberately crashed to trigger a “great reset”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/inside-the-world-of-the-self-described-conspiracy-theorist-anointed-one-nation-s-victorian-leader-20260804-p60l7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

Snippet: Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362938/80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-hormuz-trade-group-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:50 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

Snippet: Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362938/80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-hormuz-trade-group-says

[2026-08-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE economy grows 3% in first quarter on strong non-oil sector performance | The National

Snippet: The UAE's economy grew 3 per cent on an annual basis in the first three months of 2026 to reach Dh485 billion as the country's non-oil sector expanded.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/04/uae-economy-grows-3-in-first-quarter-on-strong-non-oil-sector-performance/

[2026-08-04 19:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s foolish war is humiliating America

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-s-foolish-war-is-humiliating-america-20260803-p60ks8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Snippet: Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362917/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-46-june-growth-streak-extends-14-months?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Private consumption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Snippet: Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362917/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-46-june-growth-streak-extends-14-months

[2026-08-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Project mBridge moves closer to broader commercial use amid cross-border digital yuan push

Snippet: China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362907/project-mbridge-moves-closer-broader-commercial-use-amid-cross-border-digital-yuan-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fresh mBridge progress boosts cross-border digital yuan push

Snippet: China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362907/project-mbridge-moves-closer-broader-commercial-use-amid-cross-border-digital-yuan-push

[2026-08-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates nuclear roll-out with new reactor plans in energy-security push

Snippet: Beijing targets installed capacity of 110 gigawatts by 2030, aiming to surpass US capacity and achieve a 50 per cent non-fossil power mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362893/china-accelerates-nuclear-roll-out-new-reactor-plans-energy-security-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates nuclear roll-out with new reactor plans in energy-security push

Snippet: Beijing targets installed capacity of 110 gigawatts by 2030, aiming to surpass US capacity and achieve a 50 per cent non-fossil power mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362893/china-accelerates-nuclear-roll-out-new-reactor-plans-energy-security-push

[2026-08-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Iran war is fuelling the next oil, gold and silver rally | The National

Snippet: Oil surged nearly 20 per cent in July, with Brent topping $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/04/is-iran-war-creating-new-commodity-winners/

[2026-08-04 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly dip after US stocks rally

Snippet: A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-dollar-yen-trump-iran-war-fbbe6128d618509e33d45a493c2615b1

[2026-08-04 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outsize commodities footprint cushions global energy shocks: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Analysts at investment bank say Beijing has become de facto ‘volatility arbiter’ for global commodity markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3362861/chinas-outsize-commodities-footprint-cushions-global-energy-shocks-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outsize commodities footprint cushions global energy shocks: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Analysts at investment bank say Beijing has become de facto ‘volatility arbiter’ for global commodity markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3362861/chinas-outsize-commodities-footprint-cushions-global-energy-shocks-goldman-sachs

[2026-08-04 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's two-speed economy grows more divided

Snippet: Yamato Gokin, a copper alloy manufacturer in Miyoshi, near Tokyo, is one of the small companies that make up the bulk of Japan's economy. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-s-two-speed-economy-grows-more-divided

[2026-08-04 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The real reason Trump just rushed to help Japan

Snippet: August 4, 2026 — 11:57am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/the-real-reason-trump-just-rushed-to-help-japan-20260804-p60l5s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll

Snippet: Americans picked Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which also found their approval of President Donald Trump's performance falling to 35%.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-904496

[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese brokers forecast an A-share tech and chip rebound

Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362812/why-chinese-brokers-forecast-share-tech-and-chip-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not like South Korea? Chinese brokers forecast A-share tech and chip rebound

Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362812/why-chinese-brokers-forecast-share-tech-and-chip-rebound

[2026-08-04 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan speeds Kumamoto earthquake recovery as dangerous summer heat sets in

Snippet: Kumamoto city recorded a high temperature of 40.3 C on Aug. 3, raising fears of additional deaths due to heatstroke. (Photo by Shun Kato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/japan-speeds-kumamoto-earthquake-recovery-as-dangerous-summer-heat-sets-in

[2026-08-04 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's 'silver economy' draws Japan nursing care equipment retailers

Snippet: Japanese companies Yamashita and Welfan look to serve China's 60-and-older population, which topped 323 million last year and is projected to surpass 400 million around 2035. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/china-s-silver-economy-draws-japan-nursing-care-equipment-retailers

[2026-08-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Cycles Line Up Like They Did Before 1929': Charles Nenner Warns Of "Very Big Downturn" In Stocks'

Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cycles-line-they-did-1929-charles-nenner-warns-very-big-downturn-stocks

[2026-08-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran’s economy minister says Iran has two-year economic resilience plan

Snippet: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said on Monday that Iran has an economic resilience plan for at least the next two years, according to Fars news.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-economy-minister-says-iran-has-two-year-economic-resilience-plan

[2026-08-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to dip, Wall Street rallies on falling oil prices; Amazon hits $US3tr valuation

Snippet: US stocks are rallying to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-rallies-on-falling-oil-prices-amazon-hits-us3tr-valuation-20260804-p60l4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: A stark warning from corporate watchdog on illegal prediction markets

Snippet: Topic:Business and Industry Regulation

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/corporate-watchdog-warns-about-illegal-prediction-markets/106989498

[2026-08-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Is The Momentum Crash Over?

Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/momentum-crash-over

[2026-08-04 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US and China AI demand drives copper prices to near-record highs

Snippet: A train loaded with sheets of copper cathode is seen at a copper mine in Antofagasta, Chile. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/us-and-china-ai-demand-drives-copper-prices-to-near-record-highs

[2026-08-04 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan-US yen intervention seen just buying time against Tokyo's loose stance

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, left, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent coordinated to bolster the yen from historic lows. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-us-yen-intervention-seen-just-buying-time-against-tokyo-s-loose-stance

[2026-08-04 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Mubadala commits 44% of portfolio to US interests | The National

Snippet: Mubadala is committing $170 billion, or roughly 44 per cent of its portfolio, to US interests, with investments across AI, semiconductors, health care, energy and advanced manufacturing, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/03/mubadala-commits-44-of-portfolio-to-us-interests/

[2026-08-04 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: KKR raises $19.2bn for biggest infrastructure fund focused on western markets | The National

Snippet: Global private equity firm KKR has raised $19.2 billion for the largest infrastructure fund in its history, focusing on investments in critical assets across North America and Western Europe as demand for long-term infrastructure capital grows.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/08/03/kkr-raises-192bn-for-biggest-infrastructure-fund-focused-on-western-markets/

[2026-08-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Groundhog Day

Snippet: By Benjamin Picton, senior market strategist at Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/groundhog-day

[2026-08-04 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Here's Why the US Manufacturing Surveys Are Diverging So Dramatically...

Snippet: Update (1015ET): As we noted below, there was a significant divergence between the two manufacturing surveys for July... which is not that unusual, and also an odd divergence between falling inflation expectations and universally rising commodity prices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-ism-manufacturing-survey-surges-strongest-4-years-sp-global-sees-warning-signs

[2026-08-03 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: Jobs, ISMs, Fed Speakers And More Earnings On Deck

Snippet: The week ahead will be dominated by the US labor market, with the JOLTS report tomorrow, the ADP employment survey on Wednesday, and building up to Friday’s July employment report. Beyond the US, investors will be watching Swiss inflation today, Swedish inflation on Thursday, German activity data throughout the week (culminating in trade and industrial production figures on Friday), Chinese PMI releases on Wednesday ahead of trade data on Friday, and Japanese wage data and BoJ communications on Wednesday before

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-week-jobs-isms-fed-speakers-and-more-earnings-deck

[2026-08-03 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nissan posts quarterly profit but warns of Middle East, China risks

Snippet: TOKYO — Nissan Motor Corp. reported Monday that it returned to profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by cost cutting measures and improved sales in some markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/business/nissan-posts-quarterly-profit-but-warns-of-middle-east-china-risks/2397174

[2026-08-03 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese buyers pull back from US homes as state restrictions grow

Snippet: Among foreigners who did not make a home purchase, the most common reason was the inability to find a suitable property, followed by affordability. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/chinese-buyers-pull-back-from-us-homes-as-state-restrictions-grow

[2026-08-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist

Snippet: Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362800/iran-war-could-still-alter-beijings-policy-calculus-economist?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist

Snippet: Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362800/iran-war-could-still-alter-beijings-policy-calculus-economist

[2026-08-03 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On Yentervention

Snippet: Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by Mag 7 stocks higher with Semis lagging.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-plunge-helps-yields-ease-nosebleed-highs-all-eyes-yentervention

[2026-08-03 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $400 Billion Pharma Megadeal? Jefferies Calls Potential AstraZeneca-Bristol Myers Merger A "Head Scratcher"

Snippet: The Financial Times reported overnight that AstraZeneca has explored acquiring Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential megadeal that would create one of the world's largest drugmakers, with a combined market capitalization of nearly $400 billion.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/400-billion-pharma-megadeal-jefferies-calls-potential-astrazeneca-bristol-myers-merger-head

[2026-08-03 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan may have spent $32bn in Friday's yen intervention

Snippet: Around 6 p.m. on July 31 in Japan, the yen surged to the 158 range against the dollar from about 160 earlier. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-may-have-spent-32bn-in-friday-s-yen-intervention

[2026-08-03 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: GameStop Shares Plunge As $1.4 Billion Debt-For-Equity Swap Threatens Dilution

Snippet: GameStop shares fell in premarket trading after the company announced it had agreed to exchange about $1.4 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes for Class A shares, allowing the video game retailer to reduce long-term debt without using cash.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/gamestop-shares-plunge-14-billion-debt-equity-swap-threatens-dilution

[2026-08-03 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tourism price wars threaten to dim a rare bright spot in China's consumer spending

Snippet: China's domestic tourism market is weakening faster than expected, clouding one of the few bright spots in the country's sluggish consumer economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/china-price-demand-tourism-hotel.html

[2026-08-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?

Snippet: Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362771/us-has-helped-pull-japans-yen-out-40-year-low-why?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [CCB International] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?

Snippet: Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362771/us-has-helped-pull-japans-yen-out-40-year-low-why

[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slump

Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump?utm_source=rss_feed