The Iran war’s most precious commodity isn’t oil
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seoul to send delegation to US for nuclear fuel talks as Middle East war delays US visit
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 i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Iran war briefing: US lets India buy Russian oil after energy prices jump
US claims temporary waiver won’t provide ‘significant financial benefit’ to Moscow; IDF strikes Lebanon after mass evacuation; Trump wants say in choosing Iran’s next leader. What we know on day seven
· Guardian staff
Asian shares are mixed and oil edges lower
A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn You…
· Chan Ho Him
Hyundai Capital sells Korea’s first public yuan kimchi bond
Hyundai Capital said Thursday it has issued South Korea’s first publicly offered offshore yuan-denominated kimchi bond by a financial institution.
· Choi Ji-won
Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile
Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency has reported that overnight attacks on Bahrain’s capital, Manama, targeted the Financial Harbour Towers commercial complex, the location of the Israeli embassy in the city.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Labor Department reports steady growth in US companies' hiring
Hiring sign is displayed in front of a restaurant in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
· Paul Wiseman
China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears
Premier Li Qiang announces changes in spending priorities, aiming to boost consumption and livelihoods, but questions remain as to whether resources will match ambitions
· Mandy Zuo
Man indicted for forging $4m in bank checks to lure women
A man aged 33 was indicted in detention for forging bank checks worth up to 5.9 billion won ($4.05 million) to flaunt his wealth and lure women, authorities said Friday.
· Lim Jae-seong
UAE seeks early delivery of South Korea’s Cheongung-II interceptor missiles
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 i…
· Jung Min-kyung
FACT CHECK: No demand from World Bank, SC for Marcos’ resignation
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· sdu0346
RBA makes big call on the future of cash in Australia
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Calm before the storm? Oil's muted reaction to Iran
Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy. (Reuters)
· Ian Verrender
China dials down growth ambitions with decades-low target. Here's why
China has set its lowest growth target in decades, acknowledging domestic challenges and pointing to global uncertainty, while keeping some stimulus measures in place to counter a possible ramp up in external shocks.
· Anniek Bao, Evelyn Cheng
Why China is moving away from tax cuts and pushing for reform
Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change
· Ji Siqi
How fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteries
The war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. Under a severe scenario, with more strikes on energy infrastructure, Bloomberg Economics estimates that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even pushing some European economies to the brink of recession.
· Akshat Rathi
Chaos for fresh food exports as Middle East conflict disrupts transportation
Brandon Reynolds says stock is stuck in Melbourne. (Supplied: The Yoghurt Shop)
· Selina Green
Why the world's top-performing stock market in 2025 is seeing historic volatility
South Korea's stock market has swung wildly in recent days, underscoring how the world's best-performing equities market last year is turning into its most volatile one.
· Lee Ying Shan
US grants waiver to allow India to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments
· Reuters
‘Johatsu: Into Thin Air’: The quiet desperation of those who disappear
Running away from one life to start another is an old and universal act of desperation. And yet in Japan, what is called “jōhatsu” or “evaporating” became a trending topic as the booming bubble economy of the late 1980s gave way to the crash of the early ’90s.
· Mark Schilling
Billionaire Lowy family buys into fund manager Magellan
The billionaire Lowy family has taken a significant stake in the funds management business Magellan, days after the financial group announced it was merging with its part-owned investment bank, Barrenjoey.
· Clancy Yeates
China bets on AI-manufacturing integration to narrow digital-economy gap with US
Beijing’s new five-year plan calls for digital economy to account for bigger share of GDP, backed by 28 major projects, 5G upgrades and data-focused industrial policy
· Coco Feng
Major Tasmanian smelter faces shutdown after failure to lodge financial reports
Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
· Paddy Manning
From reactive to adaptive: Mastering AI-era governance
WHAT if the next financial crisis in your organization does not begin with fraud, but with poorly governed systems and unchecked automation?
· The Manila Times
S. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK
South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly current account surplus in January, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, central bank data showed Friday.
· Yonhap
Surging oil prices push ASX towards worst weekly loss in years
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Consumer prices rise 2% in Feb., on govt. target for 2nd straight month
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a year earlier in February, unchanged from the previous month and precisely meeting the inflation target, government data showed Friday.
· Yonhap
From best case to worst: How Middle East conflict will affect Philippine economy
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· gdecastro0289
NHL trade deadline presents an Islanders balancing act for Mathieu Darche
LOS ANGELES — How far is Mathieu Darche willing to go as a buyer in a trade market that, as of Thursday evening, appeared to be very much favoring sellers?
· Ethan Sears
Efendy chef’s new Sydney Fish Market venue is a winner for seafood lunches on the water
American betting sites Kalshi and Polymarket are surging in popularity by offering odds on just about every possible outcome in entertainment, sport and politics. At the time of writing, it’s possible to trade on whether the US government will soon announce that aliens do exist and who will be cast in the next Miami…
· Callan Boys
Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ‘two sessions’ delegates urge
Higher integration would raise resilience of the mainland financial system while supporting yuan internationalisation, CPPCC members say
· Yulu Ao
Patients lead the urgent call for a PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the Philippines, claiming more than 20,000 lives each year. Yet there is still no dedicated benefit package that guarantees comprehensive financial protection from diagnosis to treatment.
· The Manila Times
Are investors spooked by Iran violence? Market response suggests not
Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors
· Richard Harris
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/5/2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly dropped more than 1,000 points after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024.
· The Associated Press
Sergey Brin is the second tech billionaire to buy in Miami this week — brokers predict prices will soar
The Miami real estate market can’t stop making headlines.
· Emily Davis
$100b wiped off ASX this week as war shows no signs of easing — as it happened
The Australian share market fell sharply with more than $100 billion wiped off the boards this week.
· Samuel Yang
Diversifying energy sources, strengthening regional trade, vital - DailyNews
The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) is calling for a shift towards a resilience-based economic model to ensure sustainable 4-5% GDP growth in 2026, transitioning from crisis management to long-term structural strengthening, CNCI Chairman Pradeep Kahawalage in an exclusive interview told Daily News Busin…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SEC publishes children’s storybook to create financial literacy - DailyNews
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) published a children’s storybook titled “Madura’s Bamboo Flute Dream” in all three languages, aimed at promoting financial literacy among secondary school students. This initiative forms part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial literacy and enco…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Inside Iran, some citizens are already preparing for 'freedom day'
People inside Iran, most of whom cannot be identified, told the ABC they were hoping to see the regime fall. (Adobe Stock)
· Nassim Khadem
Sri Lanka one of the fastest-growing markets in region - Dasgupta - DailyNews
To capitalize on Sri Lanka’s rapid digital transformation, HP Inc. is strategically prioritizing AI integration and SME support as its primary catalysts for future market growth.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lanka’s path to growth must be rooted in resilience rather than mere recovery - CNCI - DailyNews
The year 2026 stands as a pivotal crossroads for the Sri Lankan economy. With the Central Bank maintaining an accommodative monetary policy while eyeing a 5% inflation target, the industrial sector faces a complex balancing act of expansion and fiscal discipline. The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) has …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Energy Efficiency is a National Priority for Development - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya - DailyNews
Enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country’s economy and that it is not merely about limiting consumption but about making a distinctive contribution to the national development process.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kashifi SC champs - DailyNews
Kashifi Sports Club cricket team, Nintavur beat Arabian Sports Club cricket team, Addalaichenai in the final to emerge champions and bagged the ‘Arabian Champion Trophy-2026’ in the nine-a-side limited overs cricket tournament conducted by Arabian Sports Club, Addalaichenai and sponsored by Dheen Hyper Market Pvt Lt…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Seylan Bank introduces online interest and part payment facility for gold loans and pawning - DailyNews
Seylan Bank PLC has introduced an Online Interest and Part Payment Facility for Seylan Gold Loans and Pawning, allowing customers to conveniently settle interest expenses and make part expenditures digitally, anytime and anywhere.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 05.03.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
DAnalysis by David Taylor
David has been an ABC reporter since 2011, working across radio, television and online. During his time at the ABC he has filed for a wide variety of programmes including The Business, 7pm, AM, The World Today, PM, and RN Breakfast. You can hear David on afternoon Drive programmes, or see him explaining business and…
Senators demand investigation after ninth American killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in West Bank
Lawmakers cite ‘consistent pattern’ in which Americans are being killed ‘without justice or accountability’
· Joseph Gedeon
'Dangerous' Trump chapter puts Australians' superannuation at risk
Topic:Financial Markets
· David Taylor
Morgan Stanley cuts 3% of workforce across entire bank
Electronic signage is seen at Morgan Stanley headquarters on March 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
· Ken Sweet
Kalshi refuses to pay winnings on $54M trade related to Khamenei’s death, drawing user fury
Prediction market Kalshi has drawn outrage for refusing to pay out winnings on a $54 million trade related to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
· Taylor Herzlich