Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Optimism surrounding the Iran war and the global tech rally sent the Nikkei Stock Average to a historic intraday high on April 23. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-04-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Equity markets in the Gulf region have recovered most of the war-driven losses as investors shake off jitters, believing the worst of the Iran war is behind them.
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[2026-04-23 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- The Future, a South Korean wellness solutions startup, aims to begin its U.S. expansion in 2027 after establishing a presence in Asian markets this year, the company's chief said.
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[2026-04-23 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 23, 2026 — 12:01pm
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[2026-04-23 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-04-23 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Optimism surrounding the Iran war and the global tech rally sent the Nikkei Stock Average to a historic intraday high on April 23. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 10:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After more than a month of conflict, a fragile ceasefire has allowed people in Tehran to begin assessing the scale of destruction, according to a new Bloomberg report.
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[2026-04-23 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a remarkable entry into international financial markets. The country raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond issuance, with investor demand nearly four times greater than the amount sought.
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[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Cambodian public is maintaining a boycott of Thai businesses even if the country’s economy is reeling from the global fuel crisis
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[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Thai] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Cambodian public is maintaining a boycott of Thai businesses even if the country’s economy is reeling from the global fuel crisis
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[2026-04-23 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Thursday, tracking U.S. stocks, which rose overnight after President Donald Trump's extension of the Iran ceasefire helped to buoy investor sentiment, while upbeat earnings reports also lifted sentiment.
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[2026-04-23 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.7 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier, supported by solid semiconductor exports and a rebound in investment, the Bank of Korea said Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick of time.
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[2026-04-23 09:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
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[2026-04-23 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
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[2026-04-23 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Not a great night for SaaS...
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[2026-04-23 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
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[2026-04-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
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[2026-04-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Arburg] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
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[2026-04-23 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Perhaps indicative of the fragility of the current rebound - as Software stocks have recently ripped higher for 8 straight days - SaaS stocks are all deeply in the red after-hours as ServiceNow - the potential poster-child for AI disruption - cut its margin outlook amid lackluster results, sending shares reeling.
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[2026-04-23 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Heading into today's TSLA earnings, Wall Street was braced for a miss, with debate only around how big it would be. Well, it wouldn't be an Elon Musk joint if there wasn't some big twist, and sure enough, the stocks is soaring after hour on what can only be described as a very big, and very unexpected beat.
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[2026-04-23 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The good news is that Donald Trump’s misadventure in the Gulf has not caused a global LNG crisis and is unlikely to do so even if US-Iranian talks go nowhere and the region’s gas exports remain stranded for months.
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[2026-04-23 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: “A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy and if the Zionist warmongering across all fronts is halted,” lead Iranian negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X.
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[2026-04-23 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tesla reports after the US market close on Wednesday and according to the UBS trading desk, there has been very little discussion around TSLA lately, with the stock drifting 14% lower for most of the year until last week, when it squeezed higher to trade just below $390.
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[2026-04-23 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amid ongoing global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, and resulting market volatility – including recent spillovers into regional equity markets, Sri Lanka’s unit trust industry continues to underscore the importance of disciplined investing. While recent market conditions have led to a moderation in fund inflows, industry participants highlight that such short-term movements often mirror prevailing market conditions and do not detract from the long-term value of staying invested.
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[2026-04-23 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The total amount of currency circulating within the Sri Lankan economy exceeded Rs. 1.5 trillion in 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka confirmed this growth in its latest financial reports.
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[2026-04-23 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is rising toward more records after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution is still hanging over Wall Street, and oil prices are also rising on uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran.
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[2026-04-23 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. government's weighing of a financial lifeline for the United Arab Emirates posts bigger questions about what is in store for the booming Mideast economy post-war. The UAE has spent decades engineering one of the world's most resilient tourism economies, built on global connectivity and continuous infrastructure expansion. That model is now under acute stress due to the U.S.-Iran war and attacks Iran has launched targeting its infrastructure.
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[2026-04-23 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Boeing shares jumped as much as 5% after the company posted a smaller-than-expected first-quarter cash burn and delivered the most aircraft since 2019 (outdelivered Airbus for the first time in years), reinforcing the view that the turnaround is beginning to lift off. The CEO's earlier comment was "all systems go," while Goldman's initial read on the quarter pointed to "improvements."
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[2026-04-23 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The week's lone coupon auction priced at 1pm when the Treasury sold $13 BN in 20Y paper, in a solid if not stellar auction.
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[2026-04-23 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: If the Senate wants to fight inflation and put the US economy on an even keel, it should confirm Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve Board as soon as possible.
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[2026-04-23 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel once more on Wednesday, pulling back from declines earlier in the day amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and prolonged tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-23 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN DIEGO, California — Most schoolchildren learn that the Earth is roughly 25,000 miles (40,000 kilometers) around. They do not learn that the global economy depends on just 100 of those miles.
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[2026-04-23 01:48 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday
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[2026-04-23 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In a new note out by Canaccord, the firm reiterates its BUY rating on USA Rare Earth and raises its price target to $32 from $29, arguing that the company is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of a Western rare earth supply chain at a time when geopolitical urgency around reducing dependence on China is intensifying.
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[2026-04-23 01:25 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Europe’s economic engine is sputtering yet again, and the outlook is getting worse with every day that the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
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[2026-04-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is nearing a rescue deal for bankrupt Spirit Airlines that could include up to a $500 million loan in exchange for warrants that would give the federal government a potentially large equity stake.
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[2026-04-23 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump's indefinite extension to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated market chatter on Wednesday, with asset prices reflecting a mixed picture.
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[2026-04-23 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns
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[2026-04-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers are expected to see stronger overseas orders even as price wars hurt profits at home
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[2026-04-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers are expected to see stronger overseas orders even as price wars hurt profits at home
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[2026-04-22 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The stock market is telling a different story from the 'Iran is strong, America is overreaching' narrative being spewed by mainstream media.
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[2026-04-22 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Libya has reached its highest oil production in more than a decade, approved its first unified budget in 13 years and secured one of the few growth upgrades in the IMF's latest regional outlook, making it a rare bright spot as the Iran war forces steep downgrades on economies across the Middle East.
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[2026-04-22 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are higher with earnings in full swing and AI winners soaring. Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran just before its Taco Tuesday expiration, while maintaining a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, after plans for peace talks fell apart. Still, the market doesn’t seem too concerned about the lack of a resolution, and is instead focused on a Tasnim report that Iran had received "some signs" the US was ready to break the blockade.
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[2026-04-22 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance
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