Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: Auction clearance rates have climbed — but there's a 'brutal reality' behind the bounce
Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-auction-clearance-rates-rise-property-market/56de0v63g
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[2026-07-13 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: BOK sees AI-driven chip supercycle continuing, dismisses 'peak-out' concerns
Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean central bank said the global semiconductor market remains undersupplied and the current AI-driven supercycle is expected to continue for some time, according to a report released Monday, dismissing investors' concerns that the chip cycle has already peaked.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713002400320
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[2026-07-13 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 13)
Snippet: SK hynix's triumphant Nasdaq debut: Korea must brace for tectonic challenges to advance capital market
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713000600315
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[2026-07-13 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 13)
Snippet: Where capital flows: SK hynix's Nasdaq debut celebrates Korea's chip strength, but exposes the limit of local capital market
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713000500315
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[2026-07-13 07:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer
Snippet: Almost 55% of homes at auction were sold, weekend figures show. Follow today’s news live
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/13/australia-news-live-auction-clearances-property-market-richard-scolyer-state-memorial-royal-commission-antisemitism-university-albanese-labor-coalition-ntwnfb
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[2026-07-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Thailand's oldest bank turns to virtual banking for growth
Snippet: CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya says SCB X's virtual bank will be a strategic pillar for the Thai financial group. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/thailand-s-oldest-bank-turns-to-virtual-banking-for-growth
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[2026-07-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Several killed in Chile after car crashes into an open-air market
Snippet: SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — An off-duty member of the Chilean navy driving a private vehicle crashed into an open-air market in the coastal city of Vina del Mar Sunday, killing several people, the navy said in a statement.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chile-car-crash-navy-f72faf108c8eed58703b7bc9cba235ff
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[2026-07-13 06:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ASX to climb, but Iran strikes escalate uncertainty
Snippet: Financial markets are facing more uncertainty after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of strikes on Iran over the weekend and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-climb-but-iran-strikes-escalate-uncertainty-20260713-p60epu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-13 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Member of Ro Khanna's West Bank entourage gives full recount of incident to 'Post'
Snippet: US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by settlers (he made no distinctions between violent settlers and violent Jews living inside the Green Line) armed with US-made rifles during a visit to the West Bank last week, a story that he tweeted out on Saturday.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-902275
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[2026-07-13 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Mamdani can’t slow hot commercial market
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/12/business/mamdani-cant-slow-hot-commercial-market/
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[2026-07-13 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Netanyahu says he 'doesn't want vigilantes in West Bank,' after Rep. Khanna incident with settlers
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there is a "vigilante effort" in the West Bank, but it's pushed by "150 juvenile delinquents that are not a part of that [the settler] community," during a Sunday interview with NBC.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902265
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[2026-07-13 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Worst of inflation may be over for PH
Snippet: SURGING inflation appears to have run its course, Nomura Global Research said, but underlying pressures are expected to keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on track for further interest rate hikes this year.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/worst-of-inflation-may-be-over-for-ph/2382975
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[2026-07-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: SSS taps tech firm to boost microloans
Snippet: THE Social Security System (SSS) has tapped Standard Economics, a California-based technology company, to help develop a microloan program that will provide members with “faster, safer, and more affordable access to short-term financial assistance.”
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/national/sss-taps-tech-firm-to-boost-microloans/2382964
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Former Budget chief is new CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic bank
Snippet: FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chairman and CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), marking a return to government service after she resigned last year in the wake of a massive flood control project scandal.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/top-business/former-budget-chief-is-new-ceo-of-al-amanah-islamic-bank/2382980
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Most middle-class Filipinos financially anxious – report
Snippet: NEARLY seven in 10 middle-class Filipinos are financially anxious, with many struggling to save while coping with rising household costs, according to life and health insurance firm FWD Philippines’ Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/most-middle-class-filipinos-financially-anxious-report/2382970
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[2026-07-13 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Department of Agriculture invests ₱1.19B for Isabela farm-to-market roads
Snippet: ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed an estimated P1.19 billion to improve rural connectivity in Isabela through the construction of 65 farm-to-market (FMR) road projects across the province.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/department-of-agriculture-invests-119b-for-isabela-farm-to-market-roads/2382903
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[2026-07-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: MSMEs regional summit held to boost economy
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/msmes-regional-summit-held-to-boost-economy/2382911
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[2026-07-13 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy
Snippet: Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has reduced the Knesset's budget by an additional NIS 50 million for the purpose of supporting the country’s economy, the Knesset announced on Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902251
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[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders
Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhongshan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why factories in southern China are feeling the squeeze despite pickup in orders
Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360136/why-factories-southern-china-are-feeling-squeeze-despite-pickup-orders
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[2026-07-12 22:49 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Title: Gaza begins political shift in the process of the U.S. – backed Peace Council
Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.
Read full article: https://theduran.com/gaza-begins-political-shift-in-the-process-of-the-u-s-backed-peace-council/
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[2026-07-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Global IP productions fuel record growth in Korea's theater market
Snippet: Theater ticket sales in Korea surpassed 70 billion won in the first half of the year for the first time, driven by the success of big-budget productions based on global intellectual property.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806146
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[2026-07-12 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: IMF Downgrades Global Growth Forecast Second Time In A Row
Snippet: The IMF downgraded global growth prospects for the second time this year, saying it expects the global economy to grow by just 3 percent in 2026.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/imf-downgrades-global-growth-forecast-second-time-row
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[2026-07-12 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
Snippet: (Stock image) The previous record for the number of migrants on one vessel was 125
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9gmjx998xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-07-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Fitness influencers linked to wellness brand helping run illegal steroid market on Telegram
Snippet: Ambassadors for Gencore Global directed followers to Telegram channels promoting steroids, prescription medicines and experimental peptides
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/jul/12/fitness-influencers-linked-to-wellness-brand-helping-run-steroid-market-on-telegram
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[2026-07-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday
Snippet: ‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday
Snippet: ‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360276/why-some-hongkongers-take-6-hour-train-ride-zhangjiajie-holiday
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[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency
Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Eddie Yue] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency
Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency
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[2026-07-12 18:03 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Japanese manga publisher to enter Indian market
Snippet: Kodansha, the publisher of popular Japanese manga titles including “Attack on Titan” and “Blue Lock,” plans to enter the Indian market, which has a population of 1.4 billion.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/12/companies/kodansha-manga-india-market/
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[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
Snippet: By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360221/how-chinese-investors-are-supercharging-africas-multibillion-dollar-e-bike-boom?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [battery-swapping network] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
Snippet: By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360221/how-chinese-investors-are-supercharging-africas-multibillion-dollar-e-bike-boom
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[2026-07-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s auto shipments to EU surge, but could be near their peak: European analysts
Snippet: The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360142/chinas-auto-shipments-eu-surge-could-be-near-their-peak-european-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts
Snippet: The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360142/chinas-auto-shipments-eu-surge-could-be-near-their-peak-european-analysts
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[2026-07-12 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: World Cup 2026: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches
Snippet: Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for finals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360266/world-cup-2026-hong-kong-pubs-restaurants-enjoy-net-gains-big-matches?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 16:24 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: World Cup 2026: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches
Snippet: Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for finals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360266/world-cup-2026-hong-kong-pubs-restaurants-enjoy-net-gains-big-matches
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[2026-07-12 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Snippet: Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360263/gulf-capital-flowing-asia-hong-kong-middle-east-trade-35-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 15:58 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Snippet: Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3360263/gulf-capital-flowing-asia-hong-kong-middle-east-trade-35-paul-chan
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[2026-07-12 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Banks are creating K-dramas now — and viewers are tuning in
Snippet: From romances to corporate banking storylines, financial institutions are embracing entertainment to connect with millennials and Gen Z
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805988
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[2026-07-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: ‘Almost unlimited’: Execs says AI demand remains strong even as enterprises move to ‘valuemaxxing’
Snippet: Chip stocks have had a blistering rally over the past year as investors bet on the semiconductor sector's central role in the global AI infrastructure buildout.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/12/ai-demand-chips-data-centers-stock-volatility.html
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[2026-07-12 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
Snippet: US Congressman Ro Khanna has said that armed Israeli settlers detained him during a visit to a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, claiming that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops sided with the settlers rather than helping his delegation.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642904-us-congressman-detained-israeli-settlers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-07-12 14:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: From Hansung to Monami, retail investors rally behind beloved brands amid delisting fears
Snippet: Monami, the South Korean stationery maker known for its iconic 153 ballpoint pen, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of public support after fears that it could be delisted from the country's main stock market sent its shares soaring, pledging to repay that trust with higher-quality products.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805979
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[2026-07-12 14:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Shinhan board expands dialogue with UK investors
Snippet: Shinhan Financial Group's board stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with global investors through a series of investor relations meetings in the UK, the banking group said Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805975
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[2026-07-12 14:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK hynix dollar inflow expected to bolster South Korea's FX market
Snippet: SK hynix Inc. is expected to inject a large amount of US dollars into South Korea's foreign exchange market after raising about 40 trillion won ($26.5 billion) through an American depositary receipt offering on Nasdaq, industry sources said Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805974
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[2026-07-12 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: SK hynix dollar inflow expected to bolster South Korea's FX market
Snippet: SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. is expected to inject a large amount of U.S. dollars into South Korea's foreign exchange market after raising about 40 trillion won (US$26.5 billion) through an American depositary receipt (ADR) offering on Nasdaq, industry sources said Sunday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260712001400320
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[2026-07-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Joyce’s crazy plan for the Reserve Bank would only make things worse
Snippet: Pauline Hanson has, for decades, railed against the nation’s - and the world’s - elites.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/joyce-s-crazy-plan-for-the-reserve-bank-would-only-make-things-worse-20260712-p60elp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Four settlers arrested for attacking CNN crew in West Bank
Snippet: Israeli police said they arrested four suspects on Saturday for damaging a vehicle carrying foreign journalists in the occupied West Bank.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/four-settlers-arrested-attacking-cnn-crew-west-bank
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[2026-07-12 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: KB chair puts AI at center of next growth phase
Snippet: KB Financial Group Chair Yang Jong-hee urged the group to overhaul its operations around artificial intelligence and seize changing financial flows as an opportunity to strengthen its wealth and asset management businesses.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805895
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[2026-07-12 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Snippet: Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360158/japan-wants-60-million-tourists-china-isnt-sending-them?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-12 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Snippet: Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360158/japan-wants-60-million-tourists-china-isnt-sending-them
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