Mainland buyers fuel 93 per cent surge in Hong Kong property deal value
Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Mainland Chinese buyers fuel 93 per cent surge in Hong Kong property deal value
Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market
· Peggy Ye
JP Morgan sees a strong US economy despite Iran war risks | The National
JP Morgan Chase, the biggest US lender by assets, said it expects strong consumer spending and artificial intelligence investment to contribute to a resilient economy, despite inflation risks associated with the Iran war.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Live: ASX to follow Wall Street higher, oil prices sink on hope of further US-Iran peace talks
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· David Chau
IMF chief: Rapid economic recovery possible if war ends soon
The global economy can still recover rapidly from the Iran war shock if the conflict ends in the next few weeks, but the situation will worsen if it continues through the summer, International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Morning Mail: households cut back amid global economy warning, Taylor ‘debasing’ himself on immigration, Milo myths
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· Martinfarrer
Trust firm deposits up 10 pct in 2025 amid bullish stock market
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Deposits held by trust companies in South Korea expanded 10 percent on-year in 2025, as investors parked more money in trust products amid a bullish stock market, data showed Wednesday.
· Park Sang-soo
Import prices post sharpest rise in over 28 yrs in March amid Middle East crisis: BOK
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Israeli police stop dozens of Palestinians hidden in garbage truck
Israeli police say they found about 70 Palestinian men hiding in a garbage truck as they attempted to cross into Israel, apparently in search of work. The men were discovered late Monday at a West Bank checkpoint.
· Isaac Scharf
Wall Street rakes in record profits — but JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon flags risks
America’s biggest banks reported their strongest first-quarter profits in years, driven by a surge in trading — but JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned the US economy faces a growing list of global risks.
· James Franey
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/14/2026
U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war.
· The Associated Press
Australia news live: thousands feel ‘large’ earthquake in central-west NSW; Albanese arrives in Brunei for fuel supply talks
After Singapore last week, the PM visits supplier of 9% of Australia’s diesel as treasurer travels to Washington for G20 finance ministers’ meeting
· Martinfarrer, Josh Taylor, Sarah Basford Canales
Hampshire College to close after fall semester amid financial struggles
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Hampshire College, which includes award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced on Tuesday that it was closing later this year.
· Michael Casey
UAE elected to World Food Programme executive board | The National
The UAE has been elected to the World Food Programme's executive board for the 2026–2028 term, at a time when global hunger is rising and humanitarian agencies face increasing financial and operational pressure.
· The National
Japan's prefectures and local banks help small firms weather Iran storm
A strawberry farmer in Kumamoto prefecture says the cost of fuel to heat his greenhouse has climbed 20% since the start of the year. (Photo by Koichi Kitanishi)
· Staff Writer
Richard Simmons’ famed LA estate returns to market as a $5.8 million ‘development opportunity’
The 90-year-old estate where famed fitness guru Richard Simmons lived for four decades before his death is returning to the market with a new asking price—and a “highly strategic” sales strategy that sees the property touted as a “development opportunity” and a chance to “create a world-class” dwelling.
· Realtor.com
ASX to rally; Wall Street edges near all-time high; oil eases
The Australian sharemarket is expected to rally on opening, and follow global markets higher, as oil prices ease and hopes climb that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war and avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy.
· STAN CHOE
$200 a barrel: The oil contracts that show how fuel crisis could worsen
Asian refineries that provide the bulk of Australia’s petrol and diesel are paying up to $US140 a barrel for readily available crude oil cargoes – well above prices of around $US100 for months-ahead deliveries – in a sign of what experts warn is a worsening supply crunch gripping the market.
· Nick Toscano
USA Rare Earth Actively Pursuing Acquisition Opportunities Around The World
At the Semafor World Economy forum, USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton explained that the company is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities worldwide across the entire critical minerals supply chain. This includes everything from extraction and refining to magnet production.
· Tyler Durden
'Incredibly dangerous' fake weight loss drugs hit UK black market
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace bought a cheap, unregulated weight loss injection via WhatsApp. (ABC News: Adrian Wilson)
· Elias Clure
IMF warns Trump’s Iran war could unleash global recession
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· Brett Wilkins, Jake Johnson
Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?
If your laptop battery gets drained on a trip home from the office, it may not have been set up to go into stand-by when the lid is shut. (Adobe Stock)
· Nelli Saarinen
Home equity is the key to unlocking millionaire status — but the dream is getting further out of reach
America is minting millionaires at a remarkable pace — but for many households, that wealth exists more on paper than in the bank.
· Realtor.com
7-Eleven braces for a major pullback, planning 645 North American store closures
A 7-Eleven store is seen, Feb. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Nvidia stock is on a 10-day winning streak and up 18% over that stretch
Nvidia stock is on a tear, rising more than 18% over the past ten days. It's the longest winning streak the artificial intelligence chip giant has seen since another ten-day rise in 2023.
· Katie Tarasov
Prediction markets will grow to $1 trillion by 2030, Bernstein estimates
Prediction market volumes are booming in 2026, on pace to more than quadruple this year alone and reach an estimated $1 trillion in the next four years, according to Bernstein.
· Davis Giangiulio
Nasdaq-listed PayPay to roll out services at 400,000 stores in Taiwan
PayPay listed on the Nasdaq in March and has been working to expand beyond its original Japanese market. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Invesco to enter Japan ETF market amid deregulation push
Invesco is the world's fourth-largest ETF provider, following BlackRock and others. (Invesco)
· Staff Writer
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Heat vs. Hornets
The NBA Playoffs offer an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in entering the prediction market. Use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX to claim an incredible welcome incentive.
· Mike Turay
UAE economy will continue to strengthen despite Iran conflict, Meta president says | The National
The economies of Gulf countries like the UAE will persevere and continue to thrive despite the conflict between the US and Iran, Dina Powell McCormick, president of the social media giant Meta, said on Monday.
· Cody Combs
High oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty cloud bank profit outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.
· Ken Sweet
Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF
The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
· Middleeasteye
Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF
The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
· Middleeasteye
DTI to expand market opportunities for Filipino MSMEs
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair ( F) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event featured over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country engaged in food manufacturing, processing, and related en…
· The Manila Times
Islamabad and the return of the nuclear shadow
MOST people are fixated by the wrong indicators. They track inflation, fuel prices, grocery bills, the slow suffocation of household budgets. They measure distress in pesos, dollars, liters, kilowatts. But history is rarely decided in supermarkets or at gasoline pumps. It is shaped in quieter rooms — through misjudg…
· Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months
IN January and February, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with President Xi Jinping at its core, all regions and departments strictly implemented the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general pr…
· The Manila Times
Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months
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· The Manila Times
Gideon Levy: Reporting on the Intifada changed how I see Israel
In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we speak with Gideon Levy, one of Israel’s most outspoken and controversial journalists, who has spent decades documenting the occupation of Palestinian lands. We discuss Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Netanyahu’s political calculations, and how Israeli society has responded. We als…
· Middleeasteye
Mustafa Barghouti: Palestinians will 'die here and not leave'
Mustafa Barghouti, the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, reacts to US President Donald Trump plan to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza so Washington can "have" the enclave. In a wide-ranging interview, Barghouti also speaks about how ethnic cleansing has accelerated in the occupied West B…
· Middleeasteye
Mustafa Barghouti: Palestinians will 'die here and not leave'
Mustafa Barghouti, the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, reacts to US President Donald Trump plan to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza so Washington can "have" the enclave. In a wide-ranging interview, Barghouti also speaks about how ethnic cleansing has accelerated in the occupied West B…
· Middleeasteye
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their future. Top executives, however, are optimistic that the technology can continue to augment workloads rather than entirely displace human employees.
· Sarah Min
Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid
Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during pandemic years
· Jonathan Barrett
Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said Tuesday that the global economy is headed toward a recession if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut for much longer.
· Sarah Min
Kevin Warsh could become richest Fed chair in history as financial filings reveal his and Estee Lauder heiress wife’s fortunes
Kevin Warsh could become the wealthiest Federal Reserve chairman in history, according to financial disclosures he filed as he heads toward a nomination hearing in the Senate.
· Taylor Herzlich
IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.
· REUTERS
Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.
· Choi Ji-won