[2026-04-15 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF

Snippet: The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imf

[2026-04-15 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF

Snippet: The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imf

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: IN January and February, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with President Xi Jinping at its core, all regions and departments strictly implemented the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, and stepped up counter- and cross-cyclical adjustments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/supplements/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/world/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/

[2026-04-15 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin

Snippet: Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said Tuesday that the global economy is headed toward a recession if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut for much longer.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/citadels-ken-griffin-global-recession-inevitable-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut.html

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-892991

[2026-04-15 00:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717264

[2026-04-15 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: With Private Credit We See The Credit Cycle Hasn't Been Repealed

Snippet: Authored by Jay Rogers via RealClearMarkets.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/private-credit-we-see-credit-cycle-hasnt-been-repealed

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fill 'er Up: Record Armada Of Tankers Bound For US Gulf To Load Oil

Snippet: An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/fill-er-record-armada-tankers-bound-us-gulf-load-oil

[2026-04-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war will hit UK growth the hardest of any rich economies, IMF says

Snippet: The U.K. will suffer the biggest hit to growth of all of the world's richest economies because of the Iran war, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/uk-downgrade-iran-war-uk-growth-middle-east-conflict-global-economy.html

[2026-04-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: JPM Stock Fizzles Despite Blowout Quarter As Key Forecast Cut

Snippet: One day after Goldman Sachs reported its highest profit in 5 years (despite an ugly miss in FICC revenues), this morning JPMorgan impressed with just as solid results, when it reported that its Q1 profits rose 13% as the bank benefited from soaring market volatility and frantic trading amid the war with Iran and the US military operation in Venezuela.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jpm-stock-fizzles-despite-blowout-quarter-key-forecast-cut

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Iran war

Snippet: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by the war in the Middle East - as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-cuts-2026-global-growth-forecast-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: IMF cuts growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies, blames Iran war

Snippet: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said this week that the fund would have upgraded its forecast for the global economy if not for the war in the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/imf-cuts-growth-forecasts-for-asia-s-emerging-economies-blames-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war impacts global growth forecast, IMF warns of economic slowdown

Snippet: Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), listens during a briefing in Beijing, China, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-imf-outlook-iran-war-trump-inflation-growth-e3d8a239509abb50757f8c8d42fb32d8

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IMF lowers Middle East growth forecast over Iran war shock | The National

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for the Middle East due to the effects of the Iran war, reflecting its global estimates.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/imf-lowers-middle-east-growth-forecast-over-iran-war-shock/

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: United CEO Pitches Trump On American Tie-Up To Build Highly Competitive Global Carrier

Snippet: A Reuters report stated that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby "pitched" a merger with American Airlines during a recent meeting with President Trump. Shares of both carriers rose in premarket trading in New York following the report.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/united-ceo-pitches-trump-american-tie-build-highly-competitive-global-carrier

[2026-04-14 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Producer Prices Cooler Than Expected In March Despite Surge In Energy Costs

Snippet: The month-over-month change in producer prices had accelerated for five straight months ahead of today's March data, which is expected to surge thanks to Iran-war impacts on energy costs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-producer-prices-cooler-expected-march-despite-surge-energy-costs

[2026-04-14 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TikTok, Sea, Alibaba-owned e-commerce corner ASEAN markets

Snippet: Major platforms like Shopee, run by Singapore tech company Sea, along with China's Alibaba-owned Lazada and ByteDance's TikTok Shop controlled 99% of the online shopping market within ASEAN member states in 2025. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/tiktok-sea-alibaba-owned-e-commerce-corner-asean-markets

[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite

Snippet: Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir warns the effects of the crisis can last until next year, with oil prices expected to remain high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350078/malaysians-urged-tighten-their-belts-iran-war-fallout-starts-bite?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite

Snippet: Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir warns the effects of the crisis can last until next year, with oil prices expected to remain high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350078/malaysians-urged-tighten-their-belts-iran-war-fallout-starts-bite

[2026-04-14 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?

Snippet: The United States naval blockade of Iran has come into effect as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to pressure Tehran into accepting its terms for an end to their war by trying to squeeze the Iranian economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/how-much-will-us-hormuz-blockade-hurt-iran-and-does-tehran-have-an-escape

[2026-04-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and Philippines to develop digital currencies and link payment systems | The National

Snippet: The central banks of the UAE and the Philippines have signed an agreement that includes efforts to develop digital currencies and link payment systems, as they work to boost cross-border transactions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/uae-and-philippines-to-develop-digital-currencies-and-link-payment-systems/

[2026-04-14 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise, Nasdaq Up 10 Days In A Row, On Iran De-escalation Optimism

Snippet: US equity futures, and global stocks rise while oil slides on a Reuters report that negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week to resume negotiations to end the war in the Gulf, days after the first peace talks ended without a breakthrough, with chatter from Pakistani media that Trump is said to be in attendance.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-nasdaq-10-days-row-iran-de-escalation-optimism

[2026-04-14 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Designed in Milan, Built for Europe: GAC Debuts the AION UT Electric Hatchback

Snippet: MILAN, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC today launches its second model in the fully electric AION product line in Europe's capital of design Milan: the electric hatchback AION UT. The model was developed by GAC and co-designed by the GAC's Advanced Design Centre in Milan. AION UT will first go on sale in Finland, Greece, Poland and Portugal this quarter.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717247

[2026-04-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Blockade marks new and dangerous phase | 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/2026/04/14/manus-on-markets-blockade-marks-new-and-dangerous-phase/

[2026-04-14 21:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NATO envoys visit Seoul as allies weigh role in Hormuz

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/10717232

[2026-04-14 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: U.S.-Iran tensions persist as diplomacy struggles to keep pace

Snippet: Efforts to organize a second round of talks between the United States and Iran are underway, but escalating threats around the Strait of Hormuz continue to endanger a fragile ceasefire and rattle global markets.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/us-iran-tensions-persist-as-diplomacy-struggles-to-keep-pace/

[2026-04-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia’s Oil Export Revenue Surged in March, IEA Says

Snippet: Russia’s oil export revenue surged in March, nearly doubling from the previous month after the United States issued a temporary sanctions waiver to stabilize global energy markets, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russias-oil-export-revenue-surged-in-march-iea-says-a92494

[2026-04-14 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Most feel taxes are too high despite new tax law, polls show

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poll-tax-season-refunds-trump-republicans-costs-7c51405c441d56bcc4d5747fb587742c

[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

Snippet: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply cut its forecasts for global oil supply ⁠and demand growth, saying both are expected to fall from last year’s levels as ⁠the United States-Israel war on Iran disrupts oil flows and weighs on the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/global-oil-demand-to-plunge-amid-middle-east-war-disruptions

[2026-04-14 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks begin to recoup losses from impact of Iran war

Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-begin-to-recoup-losses-from-impact-of-iran-war

[2026-04-14 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: War pushes poverty in Sudan to 70 percent, UN warns

Snippet: Nearly 70 percent of people in Sudan are now living in poverty, almost double pre-war levels, as conflict continues to devastate the country’s economy and social fabric, a senior UN official has said.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/war-pushes-poverty-in-sudan-to-70-percent-un-warns/

[2026-04-14 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Pipe dream': Turkey's plan to redraw Middle East energy routes after Iran

Snippet: Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz has shunted energy markets onto a roller coaster since the US and Israel war began almost a month ago.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pipe-dream-turkey-plan-redraw-middle-east-energy-iran-war-hormuz

[2026-04-14 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: AD Ports boosts Middle Corridor strategy with Black Sea deal | The National

Snippet: AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with authorities of the Black Sea's biggest port that will help it to boost its strategy in the Middle Corridor trade route.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/ad-ports-boosts-middle-corridor-strategy-with-black-sea-deal/

[2026-04-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia’s first panda bond in ‘milestone’ sale

Snippet: Samruk-Kazyna chairman says issuance marks ‘an important milestone in strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350040/kazakh-sovereign-fund-issues-central-asias-first-panda-bond-milestone-sale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Yuan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia’s first panda bond in ‘milestone’ sale

Snippet: Samruk-Kazyna chairman says issuance marks ‘an important milestone in strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350040/kazakh-sovereign-fund-issues-central-asias-first-panda-bond-milestone-sale

[2026-04-14 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Latest Global Sportswear Supply Chain Read-Through Remains Bearish

Snippet: The S&P 500 Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods sub-industry index (S5TEXA Index), which includes names such as Nike, Lululemon, Deckers Outdoor, Ralph Lauren, and others, is down 15% year-to-date and roughly 65% from its late 2021 peak. With the index now hovering around Covid-era lows, Goldman analysts have published their latest read on textiles, apparel, and footwear, which explains why sentiment across the global industry remains so bleak.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/latest-global-sportswear-supply-chain-read-through-remains-bearish

[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow

Snippet: Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349945/nepals-trekking-trade-looks-east-iran-war-disrupts-western-tourist-flow?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow

Snippet: Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349945/nepals-trekking-trade-looks-east-iran-war-disrupts-western-tourist-flow

[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: ECB Backs Tokenized EU Capital Markets (With Strict Guardrails)

Snippet: Authored by Christina Comben via CoinTelegraph.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/ecb-backs-tokenized-eu-capital-markets-strict-guardrails

[2026-04-14 18:46 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump, ‘The Art of the Deal’ and the ‘TACO’ myth

Snippet: The drama following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” just over a year ago seemed to confirm a simple theory. On April 2, 2025, Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs; markets plunged even as 10-year Treasury yields spiked; then, when tariffs were paused, equities surged in one of the strongest rebounds since the global financial crisis.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/14/world/art-of-the-deal-and-taco-myth/

[2026-04-14 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties

Snippet: Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/botswana-oman-sign-energy-and-mining-deals-to-deepen-economic-ties/

[2026-04-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Standard Chartered brings crypto into private banking

Snippet: Global wealth head says custody will anchor digital asset push, stays bullish on AI-led markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717163

[2026-04-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to central Asia as US blockade in Hormuz chokes global energy flows

Snippet: Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350028/china-turns-central-asia-us-blockade-hormuz-chokes-global-energy-flows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to central Asia as US blockade in Hormuz chokes global energy flows

Snippet: Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350028/china-turns-central-asia-us-blockade-hormuz-chokes-global-energy-flows

[2026-04-14 18:29 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong insurance complaints body records 857 cases last year, up 33% from 2024

Snippet: Most disputes were medical and travel cases, according to Insurance Claims Complaints Panel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350027/hong-kong-insurance-complaints-body-records-857-cases-last-year-33-2024