[2026-07-15 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares extend gains late Wednesday morning on tech gains

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Wednesday morning, led by semiconductor and other market heavyweights, despite continued uncertainty in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715004700320

[2026-07-15 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Why Singapore moves while Metro Manila doesn’t

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-why-singapore-transport-system-moves-metro-manila-trains-behind/

[2026-07-15 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam seeks global capital for $1.5tn infrastructure push

Snippet: The 55-story Saigon Marina skyscraper, front center, is set to become one of the main buildings used by institutions participating in the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo by Mai Nguyen)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/vietnam-seeks-global-capital-for-1.5tn-infrastructure-push

[2026-07-15 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Financial regulator to expand National Growth Fund to secure competitiveness in key sectors

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial regulator said Wednesday it plans to expand the National Growth Fund, a mega-sized investment fund aimed at nurturing key industries, to 200 trillion won (US$134.1 billion) over the next five years to ensure a competitive edge in advanced sectors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715002600320

[2026-07-15 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's economy slows to 4.3% annual growth in April-June

Snippet: Vehicles and heavy machineries wait for shipment to overseas markets in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-economy-trade-exports-ai-95136222f87d5a1e62918f41efab00be

[2026-07-15 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 at 4.3%, missing expectations

Snippet: China's economy in the second quarter grew at its weakest pace since 2022, as an accelerating slide in investment deepened the strain on growth while consumption stayed subdued.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/china-gdp-retail-sales-investment-june-.html

[2026-07-15 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's GDP growth rate slows sharply to 4.3% in second quarter

Snippet: A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at an industrial park in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 13. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-gdp-growth-rate-slows-sharply-to-4.3-in-second-quarter

[2026-07-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reports 4.3% GDP growth in second quarter, falling short of expectations

Snippet: Growth rate misses market projections and complicates the country’s push to meet annual targets, as does a 5.7 per cent drop in fixed-asset investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3360592/china-reports-43-gdp-growth-second-quarter-falling-short-expectations?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Wind] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reports 4.3% GDP growth in second quarter, falling short of expectations

Snippet: Growth rate misses market projections and complicates the country’s push to meet annual targets, as does a 5.7 per cent drop in fixed-asset investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3360592/china-reports-43-gdp-growth-second-quarter-falling-short-expectations

[2026-07-15 11:50 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I don’t see it that way’: Why Trump’s man just rained on the president’s parade

Snippet: July 15, 2026 — 11:50am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/i-don-t-see-it-that-way-why-trump-s-man-just-rained-on-the-president-s-parade-20260715-p60fdb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's European trade deals revive hopes for textile exporters

Snippet: Trade agreements will with the U.K. and European Union will remove duties of up to 12% on Indian textile exports, putting the country on a level tariff playing field with duty-free competitors Bangladesh and Pakistan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/india-s-european-trade-deals-revive-hopes-for-textile-exporters

[2026-07-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China issues plan to revitalise – and potentially commercialise – uninhabited islands

Snippet: Government document lays out plan for thousands of islets, many of which are rich in minerals and fresh water but have been damaged over time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360483/china-issues-plan-revitalise-and-potentially-commercialise-uninhabited-islands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China issues plan to revitalise – and potentially commercialise – uninhabited islands

Snippet: Government document lays out plan for thousands of islets, many of which are rich in minerals and fresh water but have been damaged over time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360483/china-issues-plan-revitalise-and-potentially-commercialise-uninhabited-islands

[2026-07-15 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index sharply rose, led by tech gains.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715002400320

[2026-07-15 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kawhi Leonard investigation expands as NBA examines two more financial arrangements

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/sports/expanded-clippers-kawhi-leonard-investigation-stalls-raptors-trade/

[2026-07-15 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: California Gov. Newsom says West Bank annexation, Netanyahu could lead Israel into apertheid state

Snippet: California Governor Gavin Newsom said that he “long supported the state of Israel,” but that he thinks Israel will become an apartheid state if it annexes the West Bank under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, in an interview with Axios on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-902526

[2026-07-15 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Puka Nacua’s ex-girlfriend addresses cheating rumor and financial support: ‘I did not want to live’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/sports/puka-nacua-ex-hallie-addresses-cheating-rumor-financial-support/

[2026-07-15 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: October 7 terror victims report job losses, financial strain, lack of support from government

Snippet: Only 27% of terror victims surveyed have returned to the same scope of employment they had before the October 7 attack, according to findings presented Sunday at a Tel Aviv conference organized by the 121 Association.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902523

[2026-07-15 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wolves bank on Ball's pure point guard play and joyful style

Snippet: Minnesota Timberwolves newly-acquired point guard LaMelo Ball laughs during an introductory press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Alex Kormann/Minnesota Star Tribune via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/timberwolves-lamelo-ball-f35d71e34a2d93fe990c77b7607db325

[2026-07-15 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX to follow Wall Street higher as US reimposes naval blockade on Iran

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/asx-markets-business-live-news/106916408

[2026-07-15 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nippon Steel leads industry worldwide by profit per ton amid tough market

Snippet: A blast furnace at a Nippon Steel plant in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/nippon-steel-leads-industry-worldwide-by-profit-per-ton-amid-tough-market

[2026-07-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Import prices fall at fastest clip in 3 1/2 yrs in June on oil price decline

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices fell at the steepest pace in 3 1/2 years in June due to a decrease in oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714009200320

[2026-07-15 06:53 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: top 100 CEOs bank 16% pay rise; Husic warns Labor over Gaza policy

Snippet: Chief executives of Australia’s 100 biggest companies earned a median $4.8m in the 2025 financial year. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/15/australia-news-live-ceo-pay-anthony-albanese-palestine-gaza-ai-artificial-intelligence-datacentres-copyright-royal-commission-antisemitism-labor-ntwnfb

[2026-07-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Two Palestinian youths injured in settler attack south of Nablus

Snippet: Two young Palestinian men sustained injuries on Tuesday following an Israeli settler attack on the town of Beita, south of Nahlus in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news, citing local sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-palestinian-youths-injured-settler-attack-south-nablus

[2026-07-15 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 7/14/2026

Snippet: Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. Tuesday’s gains came even though oil prices continue to climb on worries that the United States and Iran may return to all-out war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-eda3fd144dc773fc32cc6c69898d53b0

[2026-07-15 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Questions over BOJ independence risk rise in long-JGB yields

Snippet: A recent draft of a basic economic policy document has given the market the impression that the government may intervene in the central bank's monetary policy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/questions-over-boj-independence-risk-rise-in-long-jgb-yields

[2026-07-15 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Buyers 'back in the driver's seat' in Brisbane as property market slows

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 5:39am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/housing-market-brisbane-regional-queensland-budget-impact/106888686

[2026-07-15 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

Snippet: British lawmakers from across the political spectrum are pressing the government to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, saying that explanations for why such a ban has not yet been imposed were inadequate.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902522

[2026-07-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder

Snippet: SK Hynix options debuted Tuesday to less fanfare than one might have expected given the year-long rally in the stock and a 20%-plus surge on Tuesday alone.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/sk-hynix-options-begin-trading-but-another-group-of-stocks-is-stealing-its-thunder.html

[2026-07-15 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, Wall Street advances after inflation data; IBM plunges

Snippet: Stocks are holding steadier after a report showed US inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. That was even though oil prices continue to jump on worries that the United States and Iran may return to all-out war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-wall-street-steady-after-inflation-data-ibm-plunges-20260715-p60fcn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Half of the ASX’s highest-paid CEOs lead US-based companies

Snippet: Half of the 10 highest-paid chief executives on the Australian stock exchange lead companies which are based in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/half-of-the-asx-s-highest-paid-ceos-lead-us-based-companies-20260714-p60f6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: One Nation's economic policies extend far beyond a promise of cheap home loans

Snippet: Topic:Political Campaigns

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/one-nation-economic-policies-reserve-bank-gina-rinehart/106909282

[2026-07-15 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel approves $434m for 34 new illegal West Bank settlements

Snippet: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a budget of $434m (1.3b shekels) to build 34 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-approves-434m-34-new-illegal-west-bank-settlements

[2026-07-15 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan ruling party weighs lifting US potato ban as trade bargaining chip

Snippet: Importing U.S. potatoes for fresh consumption would give consumers more choices but would increase competition for Japanese farmers. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-ruling-party-weighs-lifting-us-potato-ban-as-trade-bargaining-chip

[2026-07-15 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero finalises $2.25bn acquisition of US natural gas firm Traverse | The National

Snippet: A unit of Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero Group has acquired a US natural gas firm for $2.25 billion to boost the investment holding company's global energy portfolio and give it access to the North American market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/14/abu-dhabis-2pointzero-finalises-225bn-acquisition-of-us-natural-gas-firm-traverse/

[2026-07-15 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US directly engaged in Syria's economic recovery, State Department official says | The National

Snippet: The US is pushing to integrate Syria “responsibly” into the international financial system after lifting sanctions on the country, a senior State Department official told the first major American-Syrian business gathering in Damascus since the fall of the Assad regime.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/14/syria-us-business-sanctions/

[2026-07-15 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Just 27.6% Of Stocks Outperform The Market While 60% Destroy Shareholder Wealth, New Study Finds

Snippet: From 1926 through 2025, just 27.6% of stocks beat the broader market. Nearly 60% actually destroyed shareholder wealth, and the median stock delivered a lifetime return of -6.9%. Yet despite those sobering odds, U.S. stocks collectively created roughly $91 trillion in wealth over the last century, with just 46 companies responsible for half of it.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/just-276-stocks-outperform-market-while-60-destroy-shareholder-wealth-new-study-finds

[2026-07-15 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Manhattan luxury real estate market plummets after Mamdani pied-à-terre tax goes into effect

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/business/manhattan-luxury-real-estate-market-plummets-after-mamdani-pied-a-terre-tax-goes-into-effect/

[2026-07-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The Riskiest States To Quit Your Job In

Snippet: A new study from Affordable Contractors Insurance examined labor market conditions across all 50 states to identify where workers face the greatest challenges replacing a job after voluntarily leaving one. Researchers evaluated unemployment rates, hiring activity, competition for available positions, household income, and local living costs to create an overall risk ranking.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-riskiest-states-quit-your-job

[2026-07-15 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'I cried when Begin won': How Gadi Taub left the Labor aristocracy for the Right

Snippet: Gadi Taub grew up in a valley in Jerusalem, in a house he can almost see from the studio window: a spot bounded by the Hebrew University, the Israel Museum and the Knesset. "The triangle of academia, art and politics," he called it. His father was secretary of the Bank of Israel and later head of the Securities Authority.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-sits-down-with/article-902511

[2026-07-15 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move

Snippet: The Knesset Security Cabinet, together with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved a budget proposal of NIS 1.3 million to establish new Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902506

[2026-07-15 01:49 UTC+10:00] [Batteries] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure

Snippet: The European Commission on Tuesday exempted wearable tech from rules requiring removable batteries, clearing a major hurdle for Meta’s smart glasses to take on the EU market following pressure from the United States.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-relaxes-rules-meta-glasses-us-pressure/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-15 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US inflation cools on brief ceasefire but Fed keeps rate hike option

Snippet: New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tells lawmakers the US central bank has ‘no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3360570/us-inflation-cools-brief-ceasefire-fed-keeps-rate-hike-option?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 01:27 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Price Index] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US inflation cools on brief ceasefire but Fed keeps rate hike option

Snippet: New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tells lawmakers the US central bank has ‘no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3360570/us-inflation-cools-brief-ceasefire-fed-keeps-rate-hike-option

[2026-07-15 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SBI to enable 24-hour on-chain trading for Japan stock fund with Singapore partner

Snippet: The new fund will be the first to offer global on-chain management and trading for a Japanese equities fund. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/sbi-to-enable-24-hour-on-chain-trading-for-japan-stock-fund-with-singapore-partner

[2026-07-15 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Here Is What America's Largest Banks Reported In Their Q2 Earnings Reports

Snippet: In terms of perceived report quality relative to positioning, the ranking appears to be Goldman Sachs first, followed by Bank of America (pending guidance), then Wells Fargo, and finally JPMorgan. The broader theme across the group was fairly consistent: NII was generally underwhelming, fee income was strong as expected, capital markets results were very strong, and there was a clear halo effect from the strong deal calendar (SpaceX IPO most notably) that benefited equities trading.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/here-what-americas-largest-banks-reported-their-q2-earnings-reports

[2026-07-15 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kevin Warsh says Fed has ‘no tolerance’ for inflation in first testimony as chairman on Capitol Hill

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/business/kevin-warsh-says-fed-has-no-tolerance-for-inflation-in-first-testimony-as-chairman/

[2026-07-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continues

Snippet: The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continues

Snippet: The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues

[2026-07-14 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Warsh Tells Congress Fed Has "No Tolerance For Elevated Inflation": Watch His Testimony Live

Snippet: Fed Chair Warsh (voter) will deliver his first semi-annual testimony as Fed Chair to the House. Warsh’ text was e released at 08:30EDT (link here) and he is scheduled to begin his testimony at 10:00EDT.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/warsh-tells-congress-fed-has-no-tolerance-elevated-inflation-watch-his-testimony-live