Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-18 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jamieson Greer asked Brasilia to curb ‘non-market’ buyers of critical minerals in exchange for relief from Trump’s tariffs
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[2026-09-18 07:11 UTC+10:00] [American Iron and Steel Institute] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jamieson Greer asked Brasilia to curb ‘non-market’ buyers of critical minerals in exchange for relief from Trump’s tariffs
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[2026-09-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose in August, driven by a rise in prices of agricultural goods caused by a heat wave, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-09-18 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-18 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks rose and recovered most of their losses for the week.
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[2026-09-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: US stocks are rising and recovering most of their losses for the week.
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[2026-09-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Peter V’landys is poised to become the NRL’s first executive chairman, giving him unprecedented control over rugby league. While the game is in strong financial health, we look at the challenges he will have to navigate.
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[2026-09-18 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Lawmakers reacted after the House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
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[2026-09-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced a quarter-point benchmark interest rate hike to about 3.9% on Wednesday to combat persistent inflation. The increase marks the Fed’s first hike since 2023 and could lead to higher borrowing costs for mortgages and auto loans. The decision comes just seven weeks before the midterm elections as Americans continue to struggle with high living costs.
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[2026-09-18 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The currencies of AI and chip powers like South Korea and Taiwan are beating those of countries hiking interest rates to combat inflation. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-09-18 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump. While unleaded gas prices have largely avoided historic highs, the same can't be said for diesel fuel, which hit an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
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[2026-09-18 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Revised flow-of-funds data from the Bank of Japan shows household equity assets exceeding insurance and pensions. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-09-18 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Google Pixel phones have gained in market share in Japan while the iPhone has slipped. (Source photos by Nikkei and AP)
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[2026-09-18 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: More people in Abu Dhabi can now list their properties as holiday homes after authorities updated rules, expanding the categories of eligible operators.
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[2026-09-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Mortgage holders like Emily Knights say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects of debt stress and rising rates
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[2026-09-18 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park submits proposed list of sector-specific firms to access cross-border data flows in coming pilot
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[2026-09-18 00:39 UTC+10:00] [Lok Ma Chau Loop] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park submits proposed list of sector-specific firms to access cross-border data flows in coming pilot
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[2026-09-18 00:24 UTC+10:00] [Cooperation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño is heading to Ottawa on Sunday to lay the groundwork for Europe-Canada cooperation on critical raw materials, an official from her office said.
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[2026-09-17 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says
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[2026-09-17 23:53 UTC+10:00] [Center] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says
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[2026-09-17 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Settlers from the occupied West Bank recently established an encampment in Majd al-Krum, a Palestinian-majority town in the Galilee.
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[2026-09-17 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Israeli settlers celebrate the inauguration of a newly built synagogue at the occupied West Bank outpost of Homesh, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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[2026-09-17 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says HKMA playing greater role in gold market will enrich city’s financial ecosystem and that Hong Kong not considering interest rate rise
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[2026-09-17 23:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Monetary Authority] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says HKMA playing greater role in gold market will enrich city’s financial ecosystem and that Hong Kong not considering interest rate rise
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[2026-09-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday issued an order creating a regulatory pathway for certain trading venues to issue tokenized representations of publicly traded U.S. stocks, effective immediately.
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[2026-09-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-09-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-09-17 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A little over a month before Israelis head to the polls, Palestinians in the West Bank are watching the Israeli elections with keen anticipation.
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[2026-09-17 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday raised its interest rates by 25 basis points in line with the US Federal Reserve, which increased its rate for the first time since 2023.
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[2026-09-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Thousands of Barclays staff are demanding concessions from the bank after it said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
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[2026-09-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Delhi and Hanoi are looking to join market scale with manufacturing capacity to build new trade links, analysts say
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[2026-09-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Le Minh Hung] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Delhi and Hanoi are looking to join market scale with manufacturing capacity to build new trade links, analysts say
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[2026-09-17 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury
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[2026-09-17 20:43 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen is open to continue providing defensive military gear to Ukraine but is against sending money to the war-torn country.
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[2026-09-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Ken Buck via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-09-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses
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[2026-09-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses
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[2026-09-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-09-17 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Arabian Travel Market 2026 wraps up on Thursday with a clear message: the region is not simply recovering from a disrupted year, it is accelerating.
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[2026-09-17 20:24 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-09-17 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shortage mitigated by AI development and talent import policies, labour chief says, as top talent visa renewal to be relaxed for tech founders
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[2026-09-17 20:14 UTC+10:00] [start-up founders] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shortage mitigated by AI development and talent import policies, labour chief says, as top talent visa renewal to be relaxed for tech founders
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[2026-09-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major banks hold rates steady despite Fed action, but some sellers and buyers are already anticipating increases later, agents say
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[2026-09-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [JLL Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major banks hold rates steady despite Fed action, but some sellers and buyers are already anticipating increases later, agents say
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[2026-09-17 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anxieties over AI’s growing threat to entry-level roles add to existing concerns about economic doldrums caused by weak domestic demand
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[2026-09-17 19:57 UTC+10:00] [July] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anxieties over AI’s growing threat to entry-level roles add to existing concerns about economic doldrums caused by weak domestic demand
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[2026-09-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: On September 4, the US Treasury unveiled sanctions against a Turkey-based bank and two of its subsidiaries, accusing them of moving tens of millions of dollars on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and facilitating Tehran's movement of funds across the international banking system.
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[2026-09-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: New redevelopment plans for one of Melbourne’s biggest public housing towers provide no guarantee of supplying public homes, as the government prepares to introduce hundreds of market-rate rentals.
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[2026-09-17 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Flagship electric sedan targets Korea’s SUV-heavy market with aggressive pricing
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