[2026-02-24 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Producer prices rise for 5th consecutive month in Jan. on high chip prices: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose for a fifth consecutive month in January, driven by a marked increase in semiconductor prices and higher agricultural costs, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223009400320

[2026-02-24 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Delinquency rate on bank loans down in December

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency rate on loans extended by local banks fell in December, data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223011300320

[2026-02-24 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ECB president shows support for under-pressure Fed chairman

Snippet: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed her support for Jerome Powell on Monday as the US Federal Reserve Chair remains under investigation by the Justice Department.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/23/christine-lagarde-jerome-powell/

[2026-02-24 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cash-strapped councils slowly march towards financial cliff

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/rural-nsw-councils-warn-of-financial-sustainability-crisis/106358104

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction sector’s contribution to GDP expected to reach 5% - DailyNews

Snippet: The construction sector’s contribution to GDP is expected to reach around 5% in 2026, supported by infrastructure projects already under way such as Central Expressway Section 1 and port developments, as well as upcoming projects including the new airport terminal and Central Expressway Phase 3, alongside Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction and other projects in the pipeline, Access Engineering Executive Vice Chairman Christopher Joshua told the Asia Securities organised Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956424/construction-sectors-contribution-to-gdp-expected-to-reach-5/

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India–EU Trade Agreement: A Turning Point for South Asia, a Strategic Moment for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The recent trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) is one of the most significant economic partnerships formed due to the evolution of the global trading system. Although the agreement reinforces economic relations between two of the largest economy blocs in the world, it further goes beyond bilateral trade and complements the restructuring of supply chains, investments, and competitiveness in South Asia, including South Asia’s neighbour, Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/general-opinion/956454/india-eu-trade-agreement-a-turning-point-for-south-asia-a-strategic-moment-for-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector - DailyNews

Snippet: The biggest challenges that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has to tackle following its recent victory in the General Election are the country’s sluggish economy, high inflation and unemployment.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/world/956549/bangladesh-faces-daunting-post-election-challenges-in-economy-garment-sector/

[2026-02-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LB Finance awarded ‘A+’ Rating from Lanka Rating Agency - DailyNews

Snippet: LB Finance PLC, has been awarded an ‘A+’ credit rating with a Stable outlook by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA), underscoring the company’s strong credit fundamentals, superior asset quality, and robust capital position. The rating places LB Finance among the top-tier non-banking financial institutions in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956421/lb-finance-awarded-a-rating-from-lanka-rating-agency/

[2026-02-24 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SEC and SLAASMB forge strategic alliance - DailyNews

Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) enhanced cooperation in the oversight of financial reporting and auditing standards by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956401/sec-and-slaasmb-forge-strategic-alliance/

[2026-02-24 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Contrary to US policy, ambassador Huckabee says West Bank's Area C 'is Israel'

Snippet: US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, contradicted decades of US policy by claiming that Area C of the occupied West Bank is part of Israel, in an interview with US podcaster Tucker Carlson aired on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-ambassador-israel-says-west-banks-area-c-israel

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank wins double Gold at CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate reporting and best governance practices, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has won five major awards including two Golds at the 2025 TAGS Awards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), demonstrating its strong focus on Transparency, Accountability, Governance, and Sustainability.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956284/combank-wins-double-gold-at-ca-sri-lanka-tags-awards-2/

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: DFCC ONE takes customer rewards to new heights - DailyNews

Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) recently elevated its digital engagement efforts through the ‘Rising Above with DFCC ONE’ campaign, rewarding selected customers with an exclusive hot air balloon experience over Dambulla.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956304/dfcc-one-takes-customer-rewards-to-new-heights/

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLASSCOM launches National Ingenuity Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: As Sri Lanka accelerates its ambition to build a US$ 5Bn knowledge and innovation economy by 2030, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has launched the 8th edition of the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, inviting applications from across Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956364/slasscom-launches-national-ingenuity-awards/

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘MCI’ Fertilisers extend partnership with Market Development Facility - DailyNews

Snippet: Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd (LBF), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers and distributors of next-generation fertilisers, recently formalised the extension of its strategic partnership with the Market Development Facility (MDF) at an agreement signing ceremony attended by senior representatives of both organisations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956361/mci-fertilisers-extend-partnership-with-market-development-facility/

[2026-02-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National Savings Bank wins Gold at TAGS Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: National Savings Bank (NSB) has emerged victorious at the TAGS Awards 2025, by securing the Gold Award in the State Bank Category, which recognised the excellence in annual financial reporting and corporate disclosure practices.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956290/national-savings-bank-wins-gold-at-tags-awards/

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 23.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956395/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-23-02-2026/

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inflation down to 2.4% - DailyNews

Snippet: The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, the Department of Census and Statistics said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956448/inflation-down-to-2-4/

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thousands of new domestic gas cylinders from Litro in coming weeks - DailyNews

Snippet: 700,000 new domestic gas cylinders will be released to the market shortly by the Litro Gas Company.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956707/thousands-of-new-domestic-gas-cylinders-from-litro-in-coming-weeks/

[2026-02-24 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market

Snippet: The number of job seekers in Israel fell by 2.3% this month, to 158.1 thousand.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-887509

[2026-02-24 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ecuadorian police investigate attack in coastal province that left at least 7 dead

Snippet: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa attends an economic forum organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in Panama City, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-violence-shooting-manabi-homicides-34ff30cd0d82be8c8afddc6006377c02

[2026-02-24 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT

Snippet: Iran agreed to a 500 million Euros arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, London-based outlet Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887621

[2026-02-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan

Snippet: Israeli settlers have defaced and set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, marking the latest incident in a wave of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the territory.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/israeli-settlers-deface-set-fire-to-west-bank-mosque-during-ramadan

[2026-02-24 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Plan B-2

Snippet: By Benjamin Picton, senior market strategist at Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/plan-b-2

[2026-02-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Barbeques Galore: How an Aussie icon got cooked

Snippet: Australia’s barbecue season is hitting its peak, but it could not save our outdoor cooking icon, Barbeques Galore, from financial collapse this month.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/barbeques-galore-how-an-aussie-icon-got-cooked-20260223-p5o4k4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestinian crashes truck into police vehicle in West Bank, police officer injured

Snippet: An Israel Police officer was injured after a Palestinian truck crashed into a police vehicle at the Tapuach Junction in the West Bank on Monday afternoon.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887659

[2026-02-24 04:35 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stock markets stumble as global trade faces more Trump tariff uncertainty

Snippet: US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices following UK and European losses

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/stock-markets-stumble-global-trade-trump-tariff-uncertaintytariff-uncertainty

[2026-02-24 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lukas Stock

Snippet: Shkencë21/08/202321 Gusht 2023

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sq/lukas-stock/person-64539259

[2026-02-24 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: PayPal Shares Jump On Report Of Takeover Interest

Snippet: PayPal shares were briefly halted due to volatility and are now up 9% after a Bloomberg report said the digital payments firm is attracting takeover interest from potential buyers, as the stock slid to a decade low. The report, based on unnamed sources, has not been confirmed by PayPal.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/paypal-shares-jump-report-takeover-interest

[2026-02-24 03:42 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Power cuts tip war-torn Ukraine’s economy into crisis

Snippet: February 24, 2026 03:42 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/power-cuts-tip-war-torn-ukraines-economy-into-crisis/

[2026-02-24 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tariff ruling tagged as stocks, peso gain

Snippet: THE stock market rose for a fourth straight trading day and the peso also hit a five-month high on Monday, a result an analyst said was partly due to last Friday’s US Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/business/top-business/tariff-ruling-tagged-as-stocks-peso-gain/2283033

[2026-02-24 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BMAP names 2026 officers, board of trustees

Snippet: THE Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP) has named its officers and board of trustees for 2026, composed of senior marketing and corporate affairs leaders from major banking institutions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/tmt-newswire/bmap-names-2026-officers-board-of-trustees/2282819

[2026-02-24 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DBS partners with Granite Asia, closes $110 million AI IPO fund for wealth clients

Snippet: SINGAPORE — Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Group, said on Monday it had formed a three-year partnership with investment firm Granite Asia to roll out investment products for DBS wealth clients and provide financing and deal support to fast-growing Asian companies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/business/foreign-business/dbs-partners-with-granite-asia-closes-110-million-ai-ipo-fund-for-wealth-clients/2282891

[2026-02-24 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Exosens lifts mid-term growth targets as defense market booms

Snippet: FRENCH defense technology group Exosens issued a higher medium-term guidance on Monday, after its net profit from continued operations more than doubled in 2025 driven by very strong demand in the defense and surveillance markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/business/foreign-business/exosens-lifts-mid-term-growth-targets-as-defense-market-booms/2282889

[2026-02-24 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DBP, CamSur ink P3.5B loan deal

Snippet: STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur have signed a P3.5 billion term loan facility to fund priority development projects and accelerate economic growth in the largest province in Bicol region, a top official said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/tmt-newswire/dbp-camsur-ink-p35b-loan-deal/2282816

[2026-02-24 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fatigue has shaped the balance and madness of today’s Premier League | Jonathan Wilson

Snippet: The ever-increasing number of games, combined with financial regulation, has produced flat play on the field but a tighter table overall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/23/premier-league-arsenal-tottenham-club-world-cup-fatigue

[2026-02-24 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union

Snippet: While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs and the consequences of this decision (see "Full Analysis Of The Supreme Court IEEPA Decision: How It Impacts The Economy, Policy And Markets"), a lot more is on deck for this week when we will also have more geopolitical headlines to contend with, as the latest round of US-Iran talks is expected in Geneva on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/key-events-week-ppi-iran-talks-nvidia-earnings-fed-speakers-galore-and-state-union

[2026-02-24 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space

Snippet: Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344377/firm-linked-mainland-china-wins-deal-operate-hong-kong-harbourfront-space

[2026-02-24 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Snippet: Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller poses for a photo on May 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/waller-inflation-interest-rates-728aa0b00b5d3291169cb807472332d6

[2026-02-24 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride

Snippet: Industry representatives convinced impact of new 15 per cent global tariff on city will be ‘limited’, echoing opinion of financial officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344323/hong-kong-businesses-take-trumps-latest-tariff-surprise-stride

[2026-02-24 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli settlers burn a mosque in the West Bank during Ramadan

Snippet: People check a fire-damaged area in the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque following, according to Palestinian authorities, an attack by Israeli settlers on the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-news-02-23-2026-306e91dd7abbf0ad1b02935f1d1d9d4a

[2026-02-24 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets

Snippet: Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the brunt of tariffs as most liberals analysts concluded, it would represent a huge pre-midterm stimulus).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-renewed-trade-chaos-shakes-global-markets

[2026-02-23 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Dutch emerge as third main foreign property buyers in Spain

Snippet: Dutch buyers are increasing their share of the Spanish property market, joining two long-standing foreign buyer groups but with more of a focus on luxury properties.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260223/dutch-emerge-as-third-main-foreign-property-buyers-in-spain

[2026-02-23 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Romualdez champions permanent health care legacy for ‘Modern Heroes’

Snippet: SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is calling for the formal institutionalization of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital, framing the move as a vital "thank you" to the migrant workers who keep the Philippine economy afloat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/tmt-newswire/romualdez-champions-permanent-health-care-legacy-for-modern-heroes/2282914

[2026-02-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?

Snippet: The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344363/what-next-chinas-export-machine-after-top-us-court-blocks-trumps-tariffs

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ashutosh Pandey

Snippet: Business editor with a focus on international trade, financial markets and the energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ashutosh-pandey/person-35985941

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nicolas Martin

Snippet: Author and editor with a focus on the global economy, social effects of globalization and white-collar crime.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nicolas-martin/person-36915977

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kristie Pladson

Snippet: Business reporter, editor and moderator with a focus on technology and German economy.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/kristie-pladson/person-50395219

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Dalibor Dobric

Snippet: Freelance reporter for DW and other international media, focusing on the economy, the energy sector and current affairs in Croatia and the region

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/dalibor-dobric/person-64056655

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tommy Walker

Snippet: Reporter focusing on Southeast Asian politics, conflicts, economy and society.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/tommy-walker/person-64777758

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Harun Ur Rashid Swapan

Snippet: Multimedia journalist focusing on Bangladeshi politics, economy and society.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/harun-ur-rashid-swapan/person-67821203