[2026-07-24 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian markets skid and Japan's yen sinks as Brent crude tops $100

Snippet: Specialist Michael Gagliano works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-tariffs-oil-trump-ai-0b9c3b2aa5ca83eb391c1388efe03c97

[2026-07-24 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why weekends at the beach in Lagos are becoming a costly affair

Snippet: The beaches in Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers. Fees for entry and items like seating and drinks are soaring. That’s a new stress for those living in the city with over 20 million people.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-beaches-inequality-economy-lagos-3436777e99a777e11840597d96ef33c4

[2026-07-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets

Snippet: Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361682/securities-watchdog-channel-more-medium-and-long-term-capital-china-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [China Chengtong Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China markets

Snippet: Following sharp sell-off, China Securities Regulatory Commission announces raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361682/securities-watchdog-channel-more-medium-and-long-term-capital-china-markets

[2026-07-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands

Snippet: Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361662/south-korean-unions-use-new-labour-rules-push-envelope-bonus-demands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Korean Confederation of Trade Unions] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demands

Snippet: Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361662/south-korean-unions-use-new-labour-rules-push-envelope-bonus-demands

[2026-07-24 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen nears 164 and yields rise as oil prices hit $100 per barrel

Snippet: The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar in the morning, depreciating further from the previous days' near four-decade lows. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-nears-164-and-yields-rise-as-oil-prices-hit-100-per-barrel

[2026-07-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

Snippet: The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361631/it-all-economic-doom-and-gloom-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

Snippet: The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361631/it-all-economic-doom-and-gloom-philippines

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan pulls rare earths from Pacific seabed in drilling test

Snippet: Japan has recovered rare earth elements critical to semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense applications from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a remote Pacific island. (Photo by Ryoko Shimonoya)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-pulls-rare-earths-from-pacific-seabed-in-drilling-test

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising

Snippet: Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361655/rare-six-month-office-flip-suggests-hong-kongs-prime-market-stabilising?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00] [One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rare six-month office flip suggests Hong Kong’s prime market is stabilising

Snippet: Such moves could soon become more common, analysts say, with buyers hunting for discounted prime office space as market sentiment improves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361655/rare-six-month-office-flip-suggests-hong-kongs-prime-market-stabilising

[2026-07-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen nears 164 as oil prices hit $100 per barrel

Snippet: The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar in the morning, depreciating further from the previous days' near four-decade lows. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-nears-164-as-oil-prices-hit-100-per-barrel

[2026-07-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mapping Americans' Per Capita Health Care Spending By State

Snippet: Health care represents a major share of consumer spending in America, but the amount spent per resident varies considerably by location.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/mapping-americans-capita-health-care-spending-state

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s personal income tax revenue soars 13% as top earners face tighter compliance

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s income tax revenue soars 13% – but average pay has little to do with it

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance

[2026-07-24 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Donald Trump’s trade war is costing the world a fortune - and the cost is going up

Snippet: The global economy is not living rent-free in the mind of Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/donald-trump-s-trade-war-is-costing-the-world-a-fortune-and-the-cost-is-going-up-20260724-p60i60.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CATL bets on hydropower amid China’s drive to expand private stakes in state projects

Snippet: Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3361604/catl-bets-hydropower-amid-chinas-drive-expand-private-stakes-state-projects?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Power play: CATL wades into hydropower as China opens state projects further

Snippet: Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3361604/catl-bets-hydropower-amid-chinas-drive-expand-private-stakes-state-projects

[2026-07-24 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Cambodian economy suffers as Thai conflict blights bilateral trade

Snippet: Patriotic signage in support of the Cambodian government and military leadership sits atop empty market stalls at Poipet's New Market. (Photo by Ananth Baliga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-cambodia-conflict/cambodian-economy-suffers-as-thai-conflict-blights-bilateral-trade

[2026-07-24 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The States Where Speeding Is Most Likely To Kill You

Snippet: Montana has the highest rate of speeding-related traffic deaths per capita in the United States, underscoring a reality that runs counter to how most people think about dangerous driving, according to a new study by Siegfried and Jensen.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-states-where-speeding-most-likely-kill-you

[2026-07-24 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite

Snippet: Japan's core inflation came in at 1.6% in June, as higher oil prices start to spill over into the wider economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/japan-cpi-june-inflation-oil-prices-yen.html

[2026-07-24 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump rebuilds tariff wall with new rates on 60 countries

Snippet: Goods coming from India, Malaysia, Mexico, Bangladesh, Cambodia are among the countries that were given a 10% tariff rate, while Chinese goods were given a 12.5% levy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/trump-rebuilds-tariff-wall-with-new-rates-on-60-countries

[2026-07-24 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX set to fall as oil tops $US100

Snippet: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 7:27am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106896958

[2026-07-24 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Economists skeptical Japan can grow its way out of debt: Nikkei survey

Snippet: Economists are skeptical that the Japanese government's investment push will spur enough growth to drive down debt relative to GDP. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/economists-skeptical-japan-can-grow-its-way-out-of-debt-nikkei-survey

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

Snippet: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat says the winners will be those who can "successfully transform themselves" by leveraging AI. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by GIC)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/singapore-s-gic-eyes-more-investments-in-companies-leveraging-ai

[2026-07-24 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Rags-to-riches Chinese fentanyl maker carries $5m bounty on his head

Snippet: The Wuhan skyline and a wanted notice for "drug kingpin" Ye Chuanfa, also known as Yip Chuen Fat. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/fentanyl-s-hidden-routes/rags-to-riches-chinese-fentanyl-maker-carries-5m-bounty-on-his-head

[2026-07-24 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan flips to net importer of petrochemicals on naphtha price surge

Snippet: Importing petrochemicals instead of producing them from naphtha makes it easier to adjust procurement to meet downstream demand. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-flips-to-net-importer-of-petrochemicals-on-naphtha-price-surge

[2026-07-24 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: From Cash To Trash, Rinse And Repeat

Snippet: Authored by Frank Giustra,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cash-trash-rinse-and-repeat

[2026-07-24 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Intel Saves The Tech Day, Sees 15-Year High For Sales Growth, "Unprecedented Demand"

Snippet: After a dismal day that saw tech stocks wrecked on the shores of hyperscalers' CapEx and inferred from Alphabet's earnings, tonight sees Intel's Lip-Bu Tan ride to the rescue with better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/intel-saves-tech-day-sees-15-year-high-sales-growth-unprecedented-demand

[2026-07-24 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

Snippet: Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/south-african-german-foreign-ministers-hold-talks-in-pretoria/

[2026-07-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "A Bridge Too Far": Middle East Set For A Massive Escalation

Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bridge-too-far-middle-east-set-massive-escalation

[2026-07-24 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slump as oil surges over $US100, Tesla and Alphabet tumble

Snippet: Brent oil shot to its highest price since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the US stock market lower.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slump-as-oil-surges-over-us100-tesla-and-alphabet-tumble-20260724-p60i4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan shipbuilding sector draws influx of investors seeking hidden gems

Snippet: Japan aims to double its annual shipbuilding output by 2035. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-shipbuilding-sector-draws-influx-of-investors-seeking-hidden-gems

[2026-07-24 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Energy Department Issues Emergency Order As Hot Weather Conditions Threaten Blackouts

Snippet: The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order authorizing Southwest Power Pool Inc. to use certain energy resources to reduce the risk of potential blackouts, according to a July 21 statement from the department.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/energy-department-issues-emergency-order-hot-weather-conditions-threaten-blackouts

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/

[2026-07-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SpaceX Meltdown Vaporizes $1 Trillion In Market Cap As Stock, Bonds Crater

Snippet: SpaceX's Tuesday rebound was short-lived, with shares sliding to a new low of $110.85 late Thursday morning and extending their brutal post-IPO selloff.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spacex-meltdown-vaporizes-1-trillion-market-cap-stock-bonds-crater

[2026-07-24 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Closing Time" On The AI Bubble Is Sooner Than Most Think; Ed Dowd Warns Iran War Brings Global Recession Closer

Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/closing-time-ai-bubble-sooner-most-think-ed-dowd-warns-iran-war-brings-global-recession

[2026-07-24 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE banks report strong financial results despite Iran war uncertainty | The National

Snippet: UAE lenders reported strong second-quarter financial results on Thursday as the country’s economy remained resilient despite uncertainties driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/07/23/uae-banks-report-strong-financial-results-despite-iran-war-uncertainty/

[2026-07-23 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil hits $100 for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea | The National

Snippet: Oil prices topped the $100 per barrel mark on Thursday after Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, , worsening oil supply disruption and widening the regional conflict that threatens global trade and energy supply across markets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/23/oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-may-after-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-ships-in-red-sea/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors

Snippet: The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361618/shanghai-launch-choke-point-tech-funds-relax-pre-profit-listing-rules-key-sectors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors

Snippet: The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361618/shanghai-launch-choke-point-tech-funds-relax-pre-profit-listing-rules-key-sectors

[2026-07-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged (As Expected), Warns 'Full Energy Inflationary Shock Yet To Come'

Snippet: The European Central Bank kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said it was "closely monitoring" the inflationary impact of fresh conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ecb-keeps-rates-unchanged-expected-warns-full-energy-inflationary-shock-yet-come

[2026-07-23 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged with energy prices increasingly volatile

Snippet: The Euro sculpture stands in front of the former headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-economy-tariff-iran-energy-b89a1bcf29374108fb0f15621e33c788

[2026-07-23 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide After Google Earnings, Oil & Bond Yields Jump On Houthi Escalation

Snippet: US equity futures are lower as WTI breaches $90/bbl and Brent approaches $100/bbl (Houthi escalation in the Red Sea as two Saudi tankers were struck), pushing bond yields higher with longer-dated yields seen making new highs, globally. But, Alphabet's underwhelming results - while dragging down Mag7 names - are boosting Semis / AI (CapEx spend) which may mean the market is returning to its barbell of longs in AI / Semis plus Energy versus shorts in Rate-sensitives.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/furtures-slide-after-google-earnings-oil-bond-yields-jump-houthi-escalation

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question

Snippet: As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361623/tariffs-china-and-us-ask-industry-us30-billion-question?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question

Snippet: As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361623/tariffs-china-and-us-ask-industry-us30-billion-question

[2026-07-23 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Mubadala Capital puts private markets fund on blockchain in Coinbase deal | The National

Snippet: Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi's $385 billion sovereign wealth fund, has teamed up with Coinbase and Abu Dhabi-based FinTech firm Kaio to put one of its private market investment funds on the blockchain.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/07/23/mubadala-capital-puts-private-markets-fund-on-blockchain-in-coinbase-deal/

[2026-07-23 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nestle Shares Plunge Most Since Dot-Com Bust As Weak Volume Shatters High Hopes Of Turnaround

Snippet: Nestlé shares in Switzerland tumbled the most in 24 years after North American sales volumes unexpectedly contracted, undercutting investor confidence in CEO Philipp Navratil's turnaround efforts.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nestle-shares-plunge-most-dot-com-bust-weak-volume-shatter-high-hopes-turnaround