Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Billionaire financier Leon Black, the former Apollo Global Management CEO, has sold his Beverly Hills home for roughly $47 million in an off-market deal, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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[2026-03-19 07:26 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 19, 2026 07:26 | News
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[2026-03-19 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks slumped after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking.
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[2026-03-19 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The month-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown has dealt a $2.5 billion blow to the economy so far, White House economists have forecasted — on top of an over $90 billion loss from last year’s record-breaking stoppage.
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[2026-03-19 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: You can now call a dome your home.
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 19, 2026 07:00 | News
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The war between the United States of America (US) and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other has made its impact on Sri Lanka as well as the rest of the world, compelling the Government to enforce a series of measures to ensure relative normalcy and sustain the economy of the country.
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The financial sector in Sri Lanka has witnessed strong growth in 2025, with the profitability and lending growth of banks and financial institutions increasing, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) statistics revealed.
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[2026-03-19 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The QR code, which has been implemented in a way that minimises the inconvenience to the people in obtaining solutions to the current fuel problem, has been 95 percent successful, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne stated in Parliament.
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[2026-03-19 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People walk by a store with a “Sale” sign on the window on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank marked International Women’s Day 2026 by hosting its ‘Araliya’ Medical Camp for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the Bank’s continued commitment to the well-being and empowerment of its valued women customers.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of Daily News’ ongoing series into exploring analog photography, I took a roll of Ilford’s Pan 400 film stock on a recent assignment to Jaffna. The film was purchased by and developed at an independent darkroom ‘Sri Lanka on Film’.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 25-member delegation from the Central Bank (CB) visited India from March 2 to 6 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme on ‘Financial Frontiers – Innovation, Resilience and Internationalisation’.
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[2026-03-19 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital Economy Ministry Consultant Sumudu Ratnayake stated that a new WhatsApp support service has been introduced to promptly resolve issues regarding the QR code used for obtaining fuel quotas.
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[2026-03-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Treasurer plans ‘ambitious’ changes to target intergenerational inequity. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-03-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leadership role in advancing key sustainability priorities of the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka by becoming a Patron of Network Sri Lanka’s ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ and ‘Water & Ocean Stewardship’ Working Groups.
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[2026-03-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity and market opportunities for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rohana Bandara Weerakoon, a veteran banker and administrator, has assumed duties as the Actg. General Manager/CEO of National Savings Bank (NSB) at a simple ceremony, held in accordance with the regulations, pertaining to the current situation, prevailing in the country.
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[2026-03-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank for the 16th time at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 12, at Shanghai, China, recognising financial institutions for excellence in retail banking and innovation.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran poses serious risks to Bangladesh’s economy, potentially driving up inflation and raising the import bill, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police yesterday warned the public regarding emerging online financial scams using the names of reputable institutions.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday announced the suspension of vehicle parking fee collection within CMC area until further notice. The CMC said the measure was taken considering the significant financial burden currently faced by the public due to ongoing global conflicts and economic tensions.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Bourse recorded a modest upward movement, supported by the stabilization in global crude oil prices. Following the previous session’s decline, investors capitalized on attractive valuations, engaging in bargain hunting and driving a measured recovery in market sentiment. The ASPI moved up by 223 points, closing at 20,641, while S&P SL20 Index closed at 5,766, up by 5 points.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a special WhatsApp number for vehicle owners who need assistance in registering for the National Fuel Pass. Accordingly, those who are having problems during registration can get the QR code by sending necessary details to the WhatsApp number and following the relevant procedure.
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[2026-03-19 06:03 UTC+10:00] [Cryptocurrencies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only applicable to one: digital securities
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[2026-03-19 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor, Kevin Warsh, is not confirmed by the time his term is up in May, as dictated by the law.
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[2026-03-19 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Tom Hartley is a reporter for 7.30 based in Brisbane specialising in broadcast news and current affairs. Before commencing at the ABC, he worked at the Seven Network in Sydney as a senior reporter, and internationally with Sky News in the United Kingdom. With roots in regional Queensland, Tom’s now been in the field for 12 years.
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[2026-03-19 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: JPMorganChase announced the creation of a new Athlete Council oin Wednesday, which will focus on helping athletes navigate financial decisions early in their careers.
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[2026-03-19 05:06 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: US stocks are sinking after another climb for oil prices raised worries about inflation, which may have been primed to worsen even before the war with Iran began.
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[2026-03-19 05:02 UTC+10:00] [US interest rates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Jerome Powell resists Trump pressure as policymakers weigh energy shock against a weakening US jobs market
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[2026-03-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to hold its key interest rate steady as policymakers navigate their way through higher-than-expected inflation readings, mixed signs on the labor market – and a war.
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[2026-03-19 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: US wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February.
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[2026-03-19 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia has dispatched two tankers carrying oil and gas to Cuba as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 19, 2026 03:30 | News
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[2026-03-19 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-19 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech lending plays an important role in Indonesia's economy by expanding financing access for households and micro-entrepreneurs. Through digital platforms, it strengthens household resilience, supports microbusiness growth, and stimulates economic circulation across sectors.
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[2026-03-19 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The financial cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers is being understated by officials and could balloon into the trillions of dollars over the long term, The Intercept has warned.
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[2026-03-19 01:50 UTC+10:00] [Stock Exchange of Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Securities and Futures Commission made several recommendations to improve the stock exchange’s regulations
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[2026-03-19 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation reading for February had traders contemplating the possibility that the Federal Reserve won't be lowering interest rates at all this year.
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[2026-03-19 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump issued a 60-day waiver of a longstanding U.S. shipping law in an attempt to stabilize oil markets amid the Iran war, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A failure to seize the moment amid soaring energy prices and act in the May budget could make voters turn their anger toward the federal government
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[2026-03-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But analysts warn the strategy can only partially offset disruptions and that security risks remain high
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[2026-03-19 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pylontech (688063.SH), a global energy storage system provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DAT Group Joint Stock Company, a leading provider of industrial automation and sustainable energy solutions in Vietnam. The agreement outlines a 150MWh energy storage deployment, marking an important step in Pylontech's continued expansion across Southeast Asia.
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[2026-03-19 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People and vehicles crowd at a popular market in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
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[2026-03-19 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Organised Crime
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[2026-03-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Labor has floated the radical idea of shutting down tobacconists so that cigarettes are only sold in places like supermarkets as one way of curbing a flourishing tobacco black market, while revealing new laws to take on tobacco kingpins.
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[2026-03-18 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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[2026-03-18 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February.
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[2026-03-18 23:24 UTC+10:00] [Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says one fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders
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[2026-03-18 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: INCHEON, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK bioscience announced on 18 that it has entered into a funding agreement with the Research Investment for Global Health Technology Foundation (RIGHT Foundation) to receive financial support for early clinical development of its RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) preventive monoclonal antibody candidate, RSM01.
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