Topic: Business — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Futures Rise, Oil Drops As Markets Ignore Latest Middle East Airstrikes
Snippet: Futures are higher (although off session highs), and oil erased overnight gains as the market moved past the latest Middle-East flare up which saw the US military strike 90 Iranian targets for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf. And like during previous escalations, this time nobody believes it will last.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-drops-markets-ignore-latest-middle-east-airstrikes
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[2026-07-09 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. markets
Snippet: U.S. investors are getting a new way to buy into the memory boom.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/meet-sk-hynix-the-trillion-dollar-chipmaker-debuting-on-us-markets-.html
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[2026-07-09 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/business/foreign-business/imf-expects-world-economy-to-grow-a-sluggish-3-this-year/2381551
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[2026-07-09 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: SK Hynix's US Offering Reportedly Seven Times Oversubscribed
Snippet: The KOSPI struggled for direction overnight, erasing most of an opening rally that briefly pushed the South Korean main equity index up as much as 4.1%. The real strength was in memory stocks, with SK Hynix surging as much as 10% as investors piled back in. This move comes as Bloomberg reports the company's US ADR listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, underscoring strong institutional demand.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/sk-hynixs-us-offering-reportedly-seven-times-oversubscribed
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[2026-07-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Token economy’ emerging as AI use soars in China: experts tell conference
Snippet: Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3359974/token-economy-emerging-ai-use-soars-china-experts-tell-conference
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[2026-07-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Token economy’ emerging as AI use soars in China, experts tell conference
Snippet: Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3359974/token-economy-emerging-ai-use-soars-china-experts-tell-conference?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Canada Just Unleashed Its Fastest-Growing Oil Boom In A Decade
Snippet: Who says price isn't a rationing mechanism?
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/canada-just-unleashed-its-fastest-growing-oil-boom-decade
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[2026-07-09 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Title: China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home
Snippet: FILE -An aerial view of new cars awaiting export to oversea markets is seen at a port in Shanghai, March 10, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-autos-exports-evs-cars-4bce218f337534299f230c510917b84c
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[2026-07-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Ceasefire breakdown a fresh economic threat: Chalmers
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the renewed escalation of the US’s war against Iran would hit economic growth and pose more inflationary issues for the domestic and global economy as concerns grow the Strait of Hormuz could again be shut.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/ceasefire-breakdown-a-fresh-economic-threat-chalmers-20260709-p60e07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Cocoa Prices Rally As Jefferies Warns Of "Perfect Storm" In West Africa
Snippet: Cocoa futures in New York have doubled since the start of March and have now climbed back toward levels not seen since late 2025, around $6,000 a ton, as Jefferies analysts warn that a "perfect storm's a-brewing" across West Africa, the world's top cocoa-farming region.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cocoa-prices-rally-jefferies-warns-perfect-storm-west-africa
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[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Small-cap IPOs struggle in Hong Kong amid lack of AI megadeals
Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359991/small-cap-ipos-struggle-hong-kong-amid-lack-ai-megadeals?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Luxshare] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Small-cap IPOs struggle in Hong Kong amid lack of AI megadeals
Snippet: Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359991/small-cap-ipos-struggle-hong-kong-amid-lack-ai-megadeals
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[2026-07-09 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Taiwan's exports rise nearly 50% in first half as Lai builds 'AI island'
Snippet: A view of the port of Keelung, Taiwan, in April: The island economy's exports are booming. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/taiwan-s-exports-rise-nearly-50-in-first-half-as-lai-builds-ai-island
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[2026-07-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Europe's Utility Sector Is 'On The Brink Of A New Regime'
Snippet: Authored by Gregor Morris via BondVigilantes.com,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/europes-utility-sector-brink-new-regime
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[2026-07-09 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Study Finds Self-Driving Cars Crash More Often, But Cause Far Fewer Injuries
Snippet: Self-driving cars may be involved in more crashes than human drivers on a per-mile basis, but the evidence suggests those accidents are generally far less likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities, according to Aulsbrook Car & Truck Lawyers.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/study-finds-self-driving-cars-crash-more-often-cause-far-fewer-injuries
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[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll
Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3359968/ai-and-economy-fuel-stress-40-dse-candidates-hong-kong-youth-group-poll?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll
Snippet: Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3359968/ai-and-economy-fuel-stress-40-dse-candidates-hong-kong-youth-group-poll
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[2026-07-09 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Manus on Markets: US-Iran tensions spike oil prices | The National
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/07/09/manus-on-markets-us-iran-tensions-spike-oil-prices/
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[2026-07-09 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Tourist Nightmare: Toxic "Bone-Cutting" Fish Invades Mediterranean Beaches
Snippet: Tourists heading to the Mediterranean are being urged to watch out for an invasive species of toxic pufferfish that has spread across popular beach destinations in Greece and other coastal countries, according to the Daily Mail.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/tourist-nightmare-toxic-bone-cutting-fish-invades-mediterranean-beaches
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[2026-07-09 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: South Korea delivery drivers lose legal fight for bargaining rights
Snippet: A worker loads parcels onto a conveyor belt from a delivery truck at a distribution center in Gwangju, South Korea, on Nov. 10, 2020. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/south-korea-delivery-drivers-lose-legal-fight-for-bargaining-rights
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[2026-07-09 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: North Korea uses renamed institute to attack Seoul-Tokyo ties, signals entrenched 'two hostile states' policy
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/10803852
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[2026-07-09 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul, Washington agree to keep Coupang dispute from weighing on alliance: envoy
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/10803810
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[2026-07-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s central bank vows flexible approach as it acknowledges uneven economic picture
Snippet: PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359942/chinas-central-bank-vows-flexible-approach-it-acknowledges-uneven-economic-picture?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s central bank vows flexible approach as it acknowledges uneven economic picture
Snippet: PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359942/chinas-central-bank-vows-flexible-approach-it-acknowledges-uneven-economic-picture
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[2026-07-09 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Meet the architect behind K-beauty's first US national week
Snippet: Best is yet to come for K-beauty as new markets, categories widen path for industry-wide growth, says Landing International CEO
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10803699
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[2026-07-09 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian stocks slip and oil prices rise as Iran war escalates
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-oil-iran-ai-ebb040b1377034108cfd55adfa94ecd1
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[2026-07-09 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering
Snippet: Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 10 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359938/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-regional-tech-volatility-offsets-short-covering?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Kospi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering
Snippet: Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 10 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359938/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-regional-tech-volatility-offsets-short-covering
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[2026-07-09 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite
Snippet: The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3359931/chinas-factory-gate-prices-rise-june-during-brief-iran-war-respite?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 13:49 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Statistics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite
Snippet: The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3359931/chinas-factory-gate-prices-rise-june-during-brief-iran-war-respite
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[2026-07-09 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: How The Global Economy Became The World's Most Dangerous Battlefield
Snippet: Authored by Madge Waggy,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/how-global-economy-became-worlds-most-dangerous-battlefield
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[2026-07-09 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off
Snippet: The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359915/goldman-sachs-forecasts-50-jump-battery-giant-catls-shares-energy-storage-takes?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off
Snippet: The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359915/goldman-sachs-forecasts-50-jump-battery-giant-catls-shares-energy-storage-takes
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[2026-07-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: The Fed is divided. But its ‘hawks’ are likely to prevail and face Trump’s wrath
Snippet: July 9, 2026 — 12:08pm
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-fed-is-divided-but-its-hawks-are-likely-to-prevail-and-face-trump-s-wrath-20260709-p60duj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Apple supplier Luxshare slips in Hong Kong's biggest listing of 2026
Snippet: Visitors check out a Luxshare display at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/apple-supplier-luxshare-slips-in-hong-kong-s-biggest-listing-of-2026
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[2026-07-09 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
Snippet: The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3359912/chinas-biggest-daily-us-soybean-order-confirmation-xi-trump-summit-pact?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 11:53 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
Snippet: The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3359912/chinas-biggest-daily-us-soybean-order-confirmation-xi-trump-summit-pact
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[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner
Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner
Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner
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[2026-07-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Issues] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [In This Economy] Will banning phones in schools work?
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-will-banning-cellphones-schools-work/
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[2026-07-09 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: "It's Some Bullsh*t": Green River, Wyoming Considered License Plate Readers To "Protect Against Terrorist Attacks"
Snippet: Green River officials are weighing whether to accept a $111,956 federal grant to install automatic license plate readers at key entrances to the city, a proposal that has sparked backlash from some residents over privacy and government surveillance, according to Cowboy State Daily.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/its-some-bullsht-green-river-wyoming-considered-license-plate-readers-protect-against
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[2026-07-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Stocks drop worldwide; Oil spikes, Telstra hit by fresh faults
Snippet: Shaky trading in global markets after escalating strikes in the war with Iran and a spike in oil prices is expected to further rattle Australia’s sharemarket when it opens.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/stocks-drop-worldwide-oil-spikes-telstra-hit-by-fresh-faults-20260709-p60dtg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/8/2026
Snippet: Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-15f15444d1f59c351d33df0717509183
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[2026-07-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Michael Burry bets on sportsbooks DraftKings and Flutter, sees prediction markets curbed by regulation
Snippet: Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said he bought shares of regulated sports-betting operators DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, anticipating regulators will eventually crack down on prediction markets after competition from the upstarts pressured the stocks.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/michael-burry-bets-on-sportsbooks-draftkings-flutter.html
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[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero
Snippet: Major renewable energy investors have thrown their support behind Australia’s data centre boom, colliding with a growing backlash from community and environment campaigners who fear the power-hungry facilities will destabilise the grid and extend the nation’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/green-energy-giants-see-155b-data-centre-boom-as-win-for-net-zero-20260708-p60dmz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-09 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Diesel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Russia halts diesel exports after Ukraine strikes refineries
Snippet: Moscow will halt diesel exports until the end of July in an attempt to shield its energy markets from the impact of its war with Ukraine, after a wave of drone attacks in Russia squeezed domestic fuel supplies.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-halts-diesel-exports-after-ukrainian-refinery-strikes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-07-09 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Are Flattening Curves And Style Rotations Deceptive Omens?
Snippet: Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/are-flattening-curves-and-style-rotations-deceptive-omens
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[2026-07-09 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: FOMC Minutes Show 'A Few' Fed Members Wanted To Hike In June, 'Majority' Fear Higher Inflation
Snippet: Tl;dr: The minutes underscored a more hawkish tone on inflation. UBS traders noted that most participants cited scenarios in which price pressures could remain elevated, including stronger AI-related demand, the ongoing Middle East conflict and tariffs. In those cases, nearly all of those officials said some additional policy tightening would likely be warranted.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-minutes-12
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[2026-07-09 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Title: IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for the world economy this year to 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.
Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/08/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecast-amid-geopolitical-tensions/
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[2026-07-09 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show
Snippet: Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.In Kevin Warsh's first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned a scenario where price increases stay elevated and lead to hikes.During his post-meeting news conference, Warsh billed the debate as a "family fight" that ended with
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/fed-minutes-june-2026-.html
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