Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-02 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A surge in shares becoming eligible for trading comes as investors pour into AI-linked stocks in rival markets
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[2026-07-02 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A remote former Coast Guard tower off the coast of North Carolina has become one of the country's most unusual vacation destinations, with thrill-seekers paying to spend days stranded 35 miles out in the Atlantic on what's been dubbed the world's most dangerous hotel, according to the NY Post.
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[2026-07-02 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Three decades after suing Pepsi for refusing to give him a fighter jet, John Leonard finally got a reward that may be even better, according to a post at Supercarblondie.
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[2026-07-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Guatemala is prioritizing its accession to the Korea-Central America Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to further boost bilateral trade and investment with South Korea, while helping diversify the Central American country's export markets, its foreign minister said.
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[2026-07-02 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Most of Wall Street is rising, but drops for some influential technology stocks are keeping the market in check.
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[2026-07-02 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-02 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The country has finally achieved its ambition to become an upper-middle income economy, following World Bank’s reclassification, citing its broad-based economic expansion.
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[2026-07-02 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The country has finally achieved its ambition to become an upper-middle income economy, following World Bank’s reclassification, citing its broad-based economic expansion.
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[2026-07-02 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The global race to rebuild depleted oil inventories will not be enough to offset a massive glut that’s coming to the market next year, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to be headed toward normalization, according to Goldman Sachs commodity strategists.
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[2026-07-02 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: India aims to increase domestic production of solar power equipment. © Reuters
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[2026-07-02 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Adam Sharp via DailyReckoning.com,
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[2026-07-02 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Philippines continues to grapple with questions around economic recovery and long-term growth, Penguin Random House Southeast Asia is proud to publish "Twin Plagues: How Duterte and Covid-19 Wrecked the Philippine Economy" by economist and public intellectual JC Punongbayan.
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[2026-07-02 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Global ports operator DP World has launched a new distribution centre in Egypt that is expected to streamline logistical operations in the Arab world's most populous nation.
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[2026-07-02 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Simon Duff via BondVigilantes.com,
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[2026-07-02 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: South Korea's government aims to make the won a more international currency. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-07-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Datacentres] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are considered
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[2026-07-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Tough times around the world mean governments are under pressure to provide more support. But just what is reasonable for us to ask?
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[2026-07-02 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Microsoft shares are on track for one of their worst starts to a year in two decades, down roughly 21% year to date as of Tuesday’s close, as a cloud and sales hiring freeze and a broader “reset” of the Xbox unit have made recent headlines. This comes on top of growing concern over Microsoft’s AI spending boom.
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[2026-07-02 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Michael Every of Rabobank
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[2026-07-02 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With 'hard data' having deteriorated recently (except in the labor market), 'soft' survey data has been surprisingly strong (especially in the Manufacturing side of the economy).
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[2026-07-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent French economist warns that Europe must reach strategic pact with Beijing and enact structural reforms as global order enters volatile era
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[2026-07-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Britain] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent French economist warns that Europe must reach strategic pact with Beijing and enact structural reforms as global order enters volatile era
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[2026-07-01 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
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[2026-07-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: More on this storyBookshops offer much more than just retail – but who would open one in this economy?The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan brings genuine thrills – and a massive budget – to a well-trodden taleNo God But Us by Bobuq Sayed review – a buzzy and political queer love storyThe show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
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[2026-07-01 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Today’s main event takes place in Sintra, Portugal and the ECB’s annual symposium, where Warsh joins President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey at 9 a.m. New York time. Bloomberg Economics expects Warsh to strike a carefully balanced tone after signaling different messages to hawks and doves at the June FOMC meeting
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[2026-07-01 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: If you're wondering why the Nasdaq is suddenly tumbling this morning, wonder no more...
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[2026-07-01 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures point to a softer start to the third quarter as investors await a fresh batch of economic data and the first major overseas appearance by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. As of 8:20am ET, S&P futures are down 0.2%, off session lows, while Nasdaq futures are down 0.6: techs lags following NDX’s 3.9% gain over the last 2 days; in premarket trading, chipmakers, which did much of the heavy lifting as investors piled into AI beneficiaries, were weaker
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[2026-07-01 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: President Trump started this week by claiming that Iran had "requested" direct talks in Qatar, but as of yet the ground reality in Doha is that Iranian officials have refused, leaving US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to just bide their time and deal with Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries.
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[2026-07-01 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With jobless claims still hovering near multi-decade lows and Job Openings soaring, and despite near record low consumer sentiment (particularly about the labor market), ADP was expected to report another strong employment report this morning with the US economy adding 120k jobs.
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[2026-07-01 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nike shares fell 3% in premarket trading after the struggling athletic apparel giant warned on its earnings call that revenue declines over the next two quarters will be worse than previously expected, underscoring that there is still no immediate turnaround to halt a multi-year bear market that has driven the stock to decade lows.
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[2026-07-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots
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[2026-07-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots
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[2026-07-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A housing shortfall, record home costs and cuts to subsidies are intensifying the US affordability crunch
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[2026-07-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation
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[2026-07-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [gold price] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation
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[2026-07-01 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent
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[2026-07-01 20:47 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent
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[2026-07-01 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy conglomerate enters Hong Kong fuel market despite fierce competition and EV shift as it aims to build a regional trading foothold
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[2026-07-01 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy conglomerate enters Hong Kong fuel market despite fierce competition and EV shift as it aims to build a regional trading foothold
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[2026-07-01 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The tech sector emerged as a clear winner in the first half of 2026. But while U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — they were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.
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[2026-07-01 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi-based technology investment company MGX has raised $49 billion from global investors for its AI-focused fund, boosting the firm's growing role in the sector.
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[2026-07-01 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for shopping and dining day trips, drawn by wider variety and better value
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[2026-07-01 18:45 UTC+10:00] [Tourism] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for shopping and dining day trips, drawn by wider variety and better value
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[2026-07-01 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Wednesday its June sales plunged from a year earlier due to weak demand in both the domestic and overseas markets.
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[2026-07-01 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Heat-related mortality in Europe has surged over the last couple of decades.
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[2026-07-01 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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[2026-07-01 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Newcomers began admitting undergraduates last year and are now vying with older institutions for tuition fee revenue
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[2026-07-01 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Westlake University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Newcomers began admitting undergraduates last year and are now vying with older institutions for tuition fee revenue
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[2026-07-01 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Fears that US companies may withdraw more medicines as global markets react to policy changes by the Trump administration
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[2026-07-01 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Oil storage tanks in Jakarta: Southeast Asia's largest economy relies heavily on imported oil, the price of which has soared as a result of the Iran war. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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