[2026-06-27 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rebound In Used Luxury Watches Continues

Snippet: During the COVID-era flood of free money, from stimulus checks to the Federal Reserve's zero-interest-rate policy, luxury watch prices skyrocketed to the moon. But once that liquidity boom faded and interest rates were pushed sharply higher to rein in the inflation monster fueled by helicopter money, the secondary luxury market slid into a multi-year correction.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rebound-used-luxury-watches-continues

[2026-06-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?

Snippet: Integration offers strategic gains amid geopolitical tensions with West, but Hong Kong must retain unique qualities for businesses to thrive, executives say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358565/hong-kong-betting-integration-mainland-china-what-are-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?

Snippet: Integration offers strategic gains amid geopolitical tensions with West, but Hong Kong must retain unique qualities for businesses to thrive, executives say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358565/hong-kong-betting-integration-mainland-china-what-are-risks

[2026-06-27 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Debt Tsunami: The Alan Greenspan Legacy

Snippet: Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/debt-tsunami-alan-greenspan-legacy

[2026-06-27 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Party Of Algae And 'Our Democracy'

Snippet: Authored by James Howard Kunstler,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/party-algae-and-our-democracy

[2026-06-27 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shareholders in Japan push back against poor earnings, weak governance

Snippet: Shareholders file into Honda Motor's general shareholder on Friday. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/shareholders-in-japan-push-back-against-poor-earnings-weak-governance

[2026-06-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why hasn't the global economy completely collapsed?

Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-27/strait-of-hormuz-oil-global-economy-iran-trump-war/106847646

[2026-06-27 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Perfect Storm": Bond Traders "Stunned" At How Quickly SpaceX Bonds Are Selling Off

Snippet: Media reports earlier this week about SpaceX's inaugural post-IPO investment-grade bond (and we mean inaugural, as the company rushed to tap the corporate bond market just days after going public with a low-IG rating of Baa1/BBB) which priced on Tuesday, had it as almost 4x oversubscribed, at roughly $90BN in orders for the $25 billion offering (upsized from $20 billion), signaling relentless demand for the paper.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/perfect-storm-bond-traders-stunned-how-quickly-spacex-bonds-are-selling

[2026-06-27 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan quake strikes near Mount Fuji, but experts see low eruption chance

Snippet: The epicenter of the quake was far from the base of Mount Fuji, scientists say. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/japan-quake-strikes-near-mount-fuji-but-experts-see-low-eruption-chance

[2026-06-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: No Accountability

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/no-accountability

[2026-06-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Volkswagen CEO Plans 100,000 Job Cuts In Generational Overhaul

Snippet: German business news outlet Manager Magazin reports that Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is eyeing a major restructuring that could eliminate as many as 100,000 jobs. The latest VW earnings show just why: Europe's largest automaker remains bloated in a world of weak demand, a softening Chinese market, rising Chinese competition in Europe, and low margins.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/volkswagen-ceo-plans-100000-job-cuts-generational-overhaul

[2026-06-26 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves

Snippet: Ingrid Yeung stresses prudent use of public money after some lawmakers say flat 2 per cent pay rise falls short of pay trends, union demands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3358557/hong-kong-civil-service-chief-vows-attractive-pay-rise-once-economy-improves?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 23:28 UTC+10:00] [Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-Yan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves

Snippet: Ingrid Yeung stresses prudent use of public money after some lawmakers say flat 2 per cent pay rise falls short of pay trends, union demands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3358557/hong-kong-civil-service-chief-vows-attractive-pay-rise-once-economy-improves

[2026-06-26 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk

Snippet: Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358502/venezuela-chinas-oil-loan-deals-run-debt-restructuring-us-gatekeeper-risk?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk

Snippet: Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358502/venezuela-chinas-oil-loan-deals-run-debt-restructuring-us-gatekeeper-risk

[2026-06-26 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Drop, Chips Resume Slide As OpenAI IPO Delay Dents Sentiment

Snippet: Futures point to a lower start for cash trading on the last day of the week, as tech stocks dragged global indexes lower following renewed selling in chipmakers, while a report that OpenAI could postpone plans to go public also weighed on sentiment. The volatility reflects a valuation test, profit‑taking and flow-driven positioning, according to Christian Stocker, equity strategist at UniCredit, who suggests it’s a “temporary correction within a still-intact long-term AI growth trend.” As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-drop-chips-resume-slide-openai-ipo-delay-dents-sentiment

[2026-06-26 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN

Snippet: The global drug trade is flourishing, with a surge of new synthetic drugs, as well as cocaine and methamphetamine, as traffickers exploit global instability to push into new markets, the United Nations has warned.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/26/new-synthetic-drugs-cocaine-and-meth-booming-warns-un

[2026-06-26 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as domestic interest rises in Airbus’ wings

Snippet: Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358540/china-eastern-buys-25-a330neo-widebody-jets-domestic-interest-rises-airbus-wings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 21:56 UTC+10:00] [China Eastern Airlines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as domestic interest rises in Airbus’ wings

Snippet: Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358540/china-eastern-buys-25-a330neo-widebody-jets-domestic-interest-rises-airbus-wings

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to generate 50% of electricity from nuclear and non-fossil sources by 2030

Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358488/china-generate-50-electricity-nuclear-and-non-fossil-sources-2030?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Hongzhi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to generate 50% of electricity from nuclear and non-fossil sources by 2030

Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358488/china-generate-50-electricity-nuclear-and-non-fossil-sources-2030

[2026-06-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies

Snippet: Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260626/climate-change-to-blame-as-heatwave-hits-europes-economies

[2026-06-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slip over 12% on OpenAI IPO delay concerns

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slip-over-12-on-openai-ipo-delay-concerns

[2026-06-26 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippine B2B companies in construction, engineering, and industrial services are sitting on untapped revenue — here is why

Snippet: MANY business owners in the Philippine industrial and engineering sector have begun exploring growth marketing services as a way to generate more consistent enquiries from construction, mining, and infrastructure buyers. Some have gone further, bringing in a fractional growth marketing director to build a structured growth strategy without the cost of a full senior marketing hire.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/philippine-b2b-companies-in-construction-engineering-and-industrial-services-are-sitting-on-untapped-revenue-here-is-why/2373496

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal

[2026-06-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Snippet: With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358448/chinese-evs-expand-global-footprint-banks-raise-export-forecasts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese-made EVs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Snippet: With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358448/chinese-evs-expand-global-footprint-banks-raise-export-forecasts

[2026-06-26 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to acquire 20,000 low-cost drones, fast-track 'K-Lucas' suicide drones

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/10789467

[2026-06-26 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan narrows naphtha reliance on Middle East as supply shifts widen

Snippet: Yumeshima Container Terminal is seen in Osaka on March 26. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-narrows-naphtha-reliance-on-middle-east-as-supply-shifts-widen

[2026-06-26 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares sink, with Kospi down 7.5% and Nikkei shedding 4.4%

Snippet: A currency trader passes by 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, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-chips-oil-rates-e356760ec69cab916e53a9804336b845

[2026-06-26 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil slides nearly 2% as markets look past fresh Iran tensions and focus on supply outlook

Snippet: Oil extended declines on Friday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East conflict while assessing whether recent diplomatic efforts would reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/oil-prices-middle-east-iran-strait-of-hormuz-opec-iraq-wti-brent-crude.html

[2026-06-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Data Centers] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The New York Times

Title: The Maine Town That Actually Wants a Data Center

Snippet: Earlier this year, Maine nearly became the first state to ban data centers, the massive warehouses that are powering the A.I. boom and consuming enormous amounts of water and electricity. But then, in the small town of Jay, Maine, supporters of an A.I. data center project rallied to fight the ban.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010933204/data-center-maine-jay.html

[2026-06-26 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slipped over 12% on concerns of OpenAI IPO delay

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slipped-over-12-on-concerns-of-openai-ipo-delay

[2026-06-26 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's IPO market draws hope from blockbuster listings, Iran peace deal

Snippet: A backlog of initial public offerings in India comes after a record run of listings in 2025, when companies raised over $22 billion across about 370 stock market debuts, according to an EY report.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/india-s-ipo-market-draws-hope-from-blockbuster-listings-iran-peace-deal

[2026-06-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's War Economy Accelerates As Lockheed Wins $35 Billion Deal To Quadruple Missile-Interceptor Output

Snippet: President Trump's war economy continues to gain steam as weapons production is kicked into high gear and stockpiling becomes a top priority for the Department of War.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/trumps-war-economy-accelerates-lockheed-wins-35-billion-deal-quadruple-missile-interceptor

[2026-06-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Exxon Wins Big As Supreme Court Revives Cuba Seizure Case

Snippet: The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Exxon Mobil can move forward with its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned oil companies over assets seized after Fidel Castro came to power, reopening a dispute tied to Cuba’s 1960 nationalizations, according to CNN.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/supreme-court-revives-exxons-cuba-property-fight

[2026-06-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Chinese supply chain expo, executives look to tech as geopolitical insulation

Snippet: As wars and tariffs disrupt trade, experts at China International Supply Chain Expo focus on potential of frontier technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358363/chinese-supply-chain-expo-executives-look-tech-geopolitical-insulation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Chinese supply chain expo, executives look to tech as geopolitical insulation

Snippet: As wars and tariffs disrupt trade, experts at China International Supply Chain Expo focus on potential of frontier technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358363/chinese-supply-chain-expo-executives-look-tech-geopolitical-insulation

[2026-06-26 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian miner Merdeka Gold taps Hong Kong market with $310m listing

Snippet: Merdeka Gold Resources' shares opened flat on their Hong Kong trading debut on June 26. (Photo by Lorretta Chen)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/indonesian-miner-merdeka-gold-taps-hong-kong-market-with-310m-listing

[2026-06-26 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese firms brace for new EU rules as trade deficit tops $1bn a day

Snippet: CATL's battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, topped a list of ongoing Chinese investments in Europe in 2025. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/chinese-firms-brace-for-new-eu-rules-as-trade-deficit-tops-1bn-a-day

[2026-06-26 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China’s Crackdown Threatens Hong Kong’s IPO Boom And Offshore Wealth

Snippet: China’s latest push to choke off capital flight is starting to hit Hong Kong right where it hurts, according to a new feature from Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinas-crackdown-threatens-hong-kongs-ipo-boom-and-offshore-wealth

[2026-06-26 10:19 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Four years on, Marcos failed to deliver on his economic promises

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-marcos-year-four-failed-economic-promises/

[2026-06-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong villages can thrive alongside Northern Metropolis

Snippet: Greater planning flexibility has the potential to boost the rural economy and provide more tourist amenities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3358295/hong-kong-villages-can-thrive-alongside-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong villages can thrive alongside Northern Metropolis

Snippet: Greater planning flexibility has the potential to boost the rural economy and provide more tourist amenities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3358295/hong-kong-villages-can-thrive-alongside-northern-metropolis

[2026-06-26 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Mini tsunami’ of oil headed for global markets after reopening of Strait of Hormuz — for now

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/25/world-news/mini-tsunami-of-oil-headed-for-global-market-and-as-strait-of-hormuz-opens-plunging-prices-for-now/

[2026-06-26 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's small and mid-cap stocks draw growth-hunting investors

Snippet: A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange. Investors are hunting for promising smaller stocks in India. (Photo by Azusa Takawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/india-s-small-and-mid-cap-stocks-draw-growth-hunting-investors

[2026-06-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IPO Connect pitched as Hong Kong’s next move to boost finance hub role. But hurdles loom

Snippet: Calls grow to further expand Hong Kong’s connect scheme with mainland China markets amid drive for deeper capital flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358365/ipo-connect-pitched-hong-kongs-next-move-boost-finance-hub-role-hurdles-loom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IPO Connect pitched as Hong Kong’s next move to boost finance hub role. But hurdles loom

Snippet: Calls grow to further expand Hong Kong’s connect scheme with mainland China markets amid drive for deeper capital flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358365/ipo-connect-pitched-hong-kongs-next-move-boost-finance-hub-role-hurdles-loom

[2026-06-26 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX pushes deeper into index business as AI reshapes Hong Kong market

Snippet: The bourse wants proprietary indices to better capture China’s technology boom as traditional Hong Kong benchmarks trail regional peers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3358375/hkex-pushes-deeper-index-business-ai-reshapes-hong-kong-market?utm_source=rss_feed