Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [retirement] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth
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[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean shares plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday, prompting the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on the benchmark Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as risk-averse sentiment intensified following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Enterprises Federation said Wednesday it has published an English-language booklet titled “2026 Business Environment and Labor Market in Korea,” aimed at enhancing global understanding of the country’s economic and labor policies.
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[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power
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[2026-03-04 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.
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[2026-03-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: How China is using a massive ‘electron gap’ to pivot the AI race with USEx-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’.
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[2026-03-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz see vessels diverted and bookings suspended, as companies impose emergency fees of up to US$4,000 per unit
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[2026-03-04 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-04 12:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-04 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Ukraine has rejected a proposed EU mission to inspect the Soviet-era pipeline that transports Russian oil through Ukrainian territory to Central Europe, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing diplomats and officials.
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[2026-03-04 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s real estate market could be about to fall off a cliff.
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[2026-03-04 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Risk – at some level – is intrinsic to any investment, but diversity is a choice. And when it comes to diversity, Dollar Bill is not talking about all that woke nonsense that seems to be gripping the corporate world by the short and curlies. I’m talking about that super-diverse investment category of index funds, the practise of investing in a fund that invests in pretty much every company in a particular market.
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[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.
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[2026-03-04 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Australian economy has posted its best performance in almost three years, expanding by 0.8 per cent through the final three months of 2025.
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[2026-03-04 11:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators
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[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MONT-SAINT-GUILBERT, Belgium, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenWay is included in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Commerce Payment Platforms.
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[2026-03-04 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A parolee with 26 busts under his belt – including a crime spree just last week – slashed a woman and a man back-to-back at an Astoria fish market Monday afternoon, cops and sources said.
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[2026-03-04 11:43 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Berlin: Iran’s priority is to survive. To do that, its leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for US President Donald Trump – in terms of American casualties, energy costs and inflation – to try to persuade him to declare victory and go home.
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[2026-03-04 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s spiraling housing crisis is being driven by insane property prices, draconian building restrictions and historically low mortgage rates that deter people from moving, an expert has revealed.
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[2026-03-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents may face higher energy and dining costs as analysts stress the city cannot remain immune to surging oil prices
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[2026-03-04 11:20 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: When under pressure on inflation, tariffs, immigration and even the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Trump administration has pointed to the success of the financial markets.But Donald Trump's biggest move of his presidency, the war with Iran, has seen a sharp drop in shares globally.And there's no end in sight for the market decline.READ MORE: Trump's past comments on Iran come back to haunt himDonald Trump is under increasing pressure over his war with Iran.
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[2026-03-04 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: City Hall says Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending Mayor Zohran Mamdani “$73 million to fund the first set of free 2-K seats,” 2,000 spots in four neighborhoods — or $36,500 per “free” seat, which is half again the $24,000 market rate for day care (which is all 2-K even pretends to be) for such tots.
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[2026-03-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This is the first in a two-part series examining the Jets’ options at quarterback. The first part is a look at the veterans expected to be available via trade or in free agency. The second part will be a look at the NFL draft.
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[2026-03-04 10:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Annual political gathering kicks off this week in Beijing with the economy, technology and the military high on the agenda
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[2026-03-04 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A former Long Island PTA bigwig allegedly stole more than $10,000 in funds from the association’s coffers to finance her own personal shopping sprees, authorities said.
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[2026-03-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World Economic Forum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent Chinese economist says it is imperative to ensure the next generation can withstand the changes being driven by AI
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[2026-03-04 09:30 UTC+10:00] [semiconductor] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation
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[2026-03-04 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.
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[2026-03-04 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has warned that the growing private credit market could lead to a financial crisis similar to the one in 2008, potentially affecting retail investors and the broader economy.
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[2026-03-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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[2026-03-04 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A top pass rusher is hitting the open market.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, as a country on the path to economic recovery, is facing various headwinds that apply brakes on its growth trajectory. Things are well beyond her control, whatever anyone might say. Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 27 last year, caused extensive damage to lives and property. The infrastructure network, agriculture and livestock sustained heavy damage.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Central Bank to present report on economy SLBFE, Foreign Ministry to address issues Rs.30 Bn on developing energy infrastructure Full State machinery to manage situation
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with famous Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Montreal-born singer Rufus Wainwright is putting his colorful storybook home in LA’s Laurel Canyon back on the market, Gimme Shelter has learned.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Above all, it produces engaged citizens capable of creative thinking, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 learning brand, concluded Atlas ‘SipSavi Naththal Poronduwa’, a national initiative that saw strong public participation in supporting children at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has announced the reopening of its refurbished Club HNB Centre on February 20, further strengthening its highest-tier Private Banking proposition. The reopening marks a significant enhancement to the Bank’s exclusive service environment designed for its most valued clientele.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of its latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) for the first half of 2026, providing insights into market participants’ perceptions of risks and confidence in the country’s financial system.
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[2026-03-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Numerous US polls in the past few months point to voters seeking Donald Trump to focus on issues like the economy and the cost of living. Credit: Leon Wang/AAP
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[2026-03-04 05:34 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-03-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A selloff for stocks is slamming into Wall Street after wrapping around the world, as oil prices leap even higher with worries that the widening war with Iran may do more sustained damage to the economy than feared.
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[2026-03-04 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US stock market plunged, bonds sold off, and energy prices continued to soar on Tuesday, in a sign that markets are increasingly alarmed by the escalating war on Iran after an earlier muted reaction.
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[2026-03-04 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AN escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could push Philippine inflation toward 4 percent in the coming months, an analyst said.
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