Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-04 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Since World War 2, the U.S. has attempted to juggle its twin interests of supporting the state of Israel, and ensuring the stability of the global oil market. In one fell swoop, that decades-long project has failed in a big way. Turn on the tv and you’ll see no shortage of concerned journalists standing at fuel bowsers, shaking their heads at the rising prices.
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[2026-04-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) ripped Polymarket on Friday after the popular prediction market platform allowed users to place bets on the fate of a missing American F-15 fighter pilot shot down over Iran.
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[2026-04-04 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Amanda Camm has labelled a report into the residential care sector as disgraceful.
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[2026-04-04 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards central Israel and the West Bank, triggering mass sirens on Saturday afternoon.
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[2026-04-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Hyderabad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status
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[2026-04-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status
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[2026-04-04 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
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[2026-04-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round
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[2026-04-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Plastic bristle brushes are porous and can easily accumulate bacteria if not cleaned and replaced often. (Adobe Stock)
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[2026-04-04 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Lawyers have estimated that as many as 75 women may have a stake in the $72.5m settlement reached with Bank of America over accusations related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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[2026-04-04 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NUEVA YORK (AP) — Abogados dicen que hasta 75 mujeres que fueron víctimas de abuso sexual por parte de Jeffrey Epstein desde 2008 podrían beneficiarse de un fondo de 72,5 millones de dólares creado como parte de un acuerdo al que llegó Bank of America con abogados que representan a las mujeres.
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[2026-04-04 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers say up to 75 women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein since 2008 may benefit from a $72.5 million fund set up as part of a settlement Bank of America reached with lawyers representing the women.
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[2026-04-04 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Easter Bunny is hopping off with your bucks.
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[2026-04-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation.
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[2026-04-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil fields burn, bodies stink in rubble of destroyed cities, millions of Third World migrant workers (and children) panic and, globally, the poor either suffer worsening starvation or, anticipate food insecurity. Many countries in the Global South have already declared ‘energy emergencies’ or similar national contingencies, with Sri Lanka among the world’s early responders (already burdened with a financial crisis).
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[2026-04-04 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A United States federal judge has once again batted down a pair of subpoenas from the administration of President Donald Trump seeking information about Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank.
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[2026-04-04 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Stablecoins processed $33 trillion last year — 20 times the amount of transactions that PayPal did. And now, financial giants like BlackRock, credit cards like Visa and crypto ventures like World Liberty Financial are racing to get in on the cryptocurrency, which allows money to be transferred instantly and with minimal fees.
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[2026-04-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: David Murray, a former chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank, and his wife, Stephanie, have sold their grand Hunters Hill home for a suburb record of $26.25 million.
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[2026-04-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Housing affordability is slipping further out of reach as mortgage rates and the cost of living rise.
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[2026-04-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Christians in the Holy Land are celebrating Easter in difficult times this year amid Iranian missile attacks on Israel, settler violence against their communities in the occupied West Bank and increasing Israeli pressure on their places of worship and practices.
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[2026-04-04 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Worshippers carrying wooden crosses and dressed in biblical costumes moved through districts including Yaba and Ikeja on 3 April, stopping to pray and reflect on the final hours of Jesus. The annual ritual is widely observed across the country, but this year many participants said it resonated more deeply as households struggle with rising prices, job insecurity and persistent violence.
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[2026-04-04 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Larry Lewis points to a map of the A.D. Makepeace excavation site in Carver, Mass., in January 2026. (Eleonora Bianchi/The New Bedford Light via AP)
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[2026-04-04 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: As the world prepares for Easter, many Palestinian Christians are being blocked from reaching their holy sites as Israeli restrictions tighten further amid the war with Iran. Israel has long restricted access for Palestinian worshippers in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. But this year, access to Jerusalem is severely limited, with site closures imposed and ceremonies cancelled during Holy Week.
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[2026-04-04 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Law enforcement’s scrutiny of the trading involving the prediction markets should come as no surprise, top financial cops say – as they are no longer just apps used by sports fans to wager on games, but high-profile venues used by sophisticated traders to gauge risks across global events, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-04 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Smorgasburg, the Big Apple’s longtime bacchanal of bites, is back this weekend for another year of unique, hunger-inducing treats, ranging from lollipops made with pork belly to painstakingly authentic Acai bowls from a wide array of vendors across NYC, making it the food market’s biggest lineup yet.
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[2026-04-04 01:23 UTC+10:00] [Kaiser Permanente] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Job gains in a slumping market were about three times the forecast, partly boosted by construction firms adding positions in warmer weather
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[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Gulf Co-operation Council is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic financial regions, driven by rapid economic diversification and innovation. With its strong foundation of stability and governance, alongside its keen embrace of technology, the region is uniquely positioned to establish itself as a global leader in regulatory innovation.
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[2026-04-04 00:58 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: That report gives the president some useful talking points as polling shows deep dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.
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[2026-04-04 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: The president says the U.S. can walk away from the Strait of Hormuz. The global market says otherwise.
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[2026-04-04 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
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[2026-04-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
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[2026-04-03 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure by Iran has rattled the global economy.
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[2026-04-03 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing as the Iran war continues – though economists have warned higher energy prices from the conflict could spook employers and keep the Fed from cutting interest rates.
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[2026-04-03 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of a slow-growth labor market held intact.
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[2026-04-03 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-03 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of government officials, financial executives and business leaders attending the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum recently visited Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, touring the city's advanced technology facilities and intangible cultural heritage sites.
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[2026-04-03 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Two and a half years of launching brutal attacks on its neighbours and the besieged enclave of Gaza have transformed Israel’s politics, economy and society, analysts say.
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[2026-04-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world
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[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’
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[2026-04-03 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The Panama Papers, one of the biggest ever data leaks, revealed the vast scale of offshore financial networks used by the global elite.
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[2026-04-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The national average hog price fell to an eight-year low of 10.68 yuan per kg in the fourth week of March
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[2026-04-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector
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[2026-04-03 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday offering tax incentives to encourage offshore-bound investments to return to the domestic stock market will help improve foreign exchange supply and demand.
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[2026-04-03 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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[2026-04-03 18:22 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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[2026-04-03 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Dunes of coal are piled near a mine in Ruzhou, in China's Henan province, in 2021. Coal, mostly produced domestically, shields China against oil supply risks. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some carriers have even removed unessential items like in-flight magazines from their planes
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, plays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.
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[2026-04-03 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will meet leaders of rival parties next week to discuss ways to support an economy hit by the war in the Middle East, a senior aide said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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