[2026-07-14 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: IBM: A late-quarter deal slump and client spending shifts leave Q2 outlook short

Snippet: The logo for IBM appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ibm-q2-2f28030dd13c572ad21a512da77d96cd

[2026-07-14 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SaaSpocalypse Is Back: IBM Crashes Most Since 1987 As Customers Abruptly "Shift CapEx Spending"

Snippet: IBM shares plunged almost 20% in premarket trading, putting the stock on track for its worst intra-day collapse since the infamous Oct. 19, 1987.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ibm-crashes-most-1987-customers-abruptly-shift-capex-spending

[2026-07-14 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ericsson Tumbles On Margin Headwinds Sparked By Memory Chip Inflation

Snippet: Ericsson shares in Stockholm plunged the most in 18 months after the Swedish telecom equipment giant warned that soaring component costs will pressure margins in its core networks business this quarter.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/ericsson-tumbles-margin-headwinds-sparked-memory-chip-inflation

[2026-07-14 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: JPMorgan reports $16.9B Q2 profit, beating estimates as equities trading revenue jumps

Snippet: Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, speaks at the America Business Forum, Nov. 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jpmorgan-bank-earnings-economy-trading-markets-d56b36051dbaef8be234d86b49f8f620

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strengthening ‘ticket economy’ among Hong Kong lawmaker’s proposals for sports industry

Snippet: Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360537/strengthening-ticket-economy-among-hong-kong-lawmakers-proposals-sports-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strengthening ‘ticket economy’ among Hong Kong lawmaker’s proposals for sports industry

Snippet: Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360537/strengthening-ticket-economy-among-hong-kong-lawmakers-proposals-sports-industry

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power exports to Asean surge 40% in first half of 2026 amid Hormuz tensions

Snippet: Myanmar is leading the export surge for China’s power in Asean, with exports to the country nearly doubling in the first five months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360517/chinas-power-exports-asean-surge-40-first-half-2026-amid-hormuz-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s power exports to Asean surge 40% in first half of 2026 amid Hormuz tensions

Snippet: Myanmar is leading the export surge for China’s power in Asean, with exports to the country nearly doubling in the first five months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360517/chinas-power-exports-asean-surge-40-first-half-2026-amid-hormuz-tensions

[2026-07-14 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Retail-trader 'bottleneck bros' eyeing AI supply chain can't wait for SK Hynix options

Snippet: SK Hynix options will debut Tuesday and likely be a smashing success, thanks to record-high retail trading activity and everyday folks trying to find the next big AI success story.The South Korean semiconductor sensation sold almost $27 billion of stock in its U.S. market-debut Friday and fits the bill for exactly the type of trade individual investors have been clamoring for: suppliers of technology and tools needed to power the AI boom.And those retail traders are bringing some serious firepower.Retail

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/retail-trader-bottleneck-bros-eyeing-ai-supply-chain-cant-wait-for-sk-hynix-options.html

[2026-07-14 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/foreign-business/hundreds-of-economists-say-we-must-act-now-on-ais-economic-impact-and-job-displacement-risks/2383963

[2026-07-14 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Chinese economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s monthly car ‌exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars

Snippet: Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/14/china-car-exports-june-trade-us-eu-trump-tariffs

[2026-07-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Digital Euro: Control & The End Of Financial Privacy

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/digital-euro-control-end-financial-privacy

[2026-07-14 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Can AI reject your bank loan? What BSP’s ‘voluntary’ AI guidelines say

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ai-reject-bank-loan-what-bangko-sentral-voluntary-guidelines-say/

[2026-07-14 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Aussie investors fear millions in losses as alleged fake bond scheme unravels

Snippet: Topic:Financial Services

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/asic-takes-capital-guard-to-supreme-court-alleging-fake-bonds/106914906

[2026-07-14 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake as China prioritises household spending in new five-year plan

Snippet: Policymakers set US$8.85 trillion retail goal for 2030, betting on services, property and cars to anchor growth amid weak demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360498/whats-stake-china-prioritises-household-spending-new-five-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 19:35 UTC+10:00] [E-house China Research and Development Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake as China prioritises household spending in new five-year plan

Snippet: Policymakers set US$8.85 trillion retail goal for 2030, betting on services, property and cars to anchor growth amid weak demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3360498/whats-stake-china-prioritises-household-spending-new-five-year-plan

[2026-07-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sham sale and a dead director: The $1m fraud case against ex-tax official Nick Petroulias

Snippet: Former assistant tax commissioner Nick Petroulias and his partner, lawyer Despina Bakis, have been hit with fraud charges for obtaining a financial advantage by deception and falsifying documents.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/sham-sale-and-a-dead-director-the-1m-fraud-case-against-ex-tax-official-nick-petroulias-20260714-p60fa2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's apartment set to be sold, 5 mths after being put on market

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's apartment in Seongnam, just south of Seoul, is set to be sold, five months after it was put on the market, sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714010900315

[2026-07-14 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: EU bans purchase and import of Sudanese gold in bid to curb war economy

Snippet: The European Union is banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold in a bid to curb sources of financing for the country’s devastating conflict.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/eu-bans-purchase-and-import-of-sudanese-gold-in-bid-to-curb-war-economy/

[2026-07-14 19:18 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: India is the canary in the global inflation coal mine

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/india-is-the-canary-in-the-global-inflation-coal-mine/

[2026-07-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where is the priciest residential property? Hong Kong keeps crown, but livability drops

Snippet: Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3360501/where-priciest-residential-property-hong-kong-keeps-crown-livability-drops

[2026-07-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where is the priciest residential property? Hong Kong keeps crown, but livability drops

Snippet: Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3360501/where-priciest-residential-property-hong-kong-keeps-crown-livability-drops?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Business declares war on Pentagon stock buyback, dividend restrictions moving in Senate

Snippet: Business is declaring war on a provision tucked into a must-pass defense bill that would restrict Pentagon contractors from executing stock buybacks and paying dividends unless they have the Defense Department's approval, and asking Congress to kill the provision before it reaches the president's desk.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/stock-buyback-ban-senate-lobbying-ndaa.html

[2026-07-14 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A French underwear brand is taking on fast fashion — with an IPO

Snippet: French underwear brand Le Slip Français made its stock market debut in Paris on Tuesday, betting that consumers will pay for locally made clothing amid competition from ultra-cheap Chinese fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/le-slip-francais-ipo-french-underwear.html

[2026-07-14 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields rise as Fed rate hike expectations grow ahead of June inflation print

Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields rose again on Tuesday as traders' expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes grow amid an increasingly fractured Middle East ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/treasury-yields-rise-as-fed-rate-hike-expectations-grow.html

[2026-07-14 18:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean envoy to US to return as Coupang issue clouds bilateral agenda

Snippet: 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 in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808759

[2026-07-14 17:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean envoy to the Philippines receives top diplomatic honor

Snippet: 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 in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808707

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Evergrande debt crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround

Snippet: Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360486/5-years-after-evergrande-why-china-think-tank-says-stock-market-signals-turnaround

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround

Snippet: Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3360486/5-years-after-evergrande-why-china-think-tank-says-stock-market-signals-turnaround?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push

Snippet: New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360485/chinas-hainan-cements-2030-petrol-car-ban-leading-nations-ev-infrastructure-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales

Snippet: New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360485/chinas-hainan-cements-2030-petrol-car-ban-leading-nations-ev-infrastructure-push

[2026-07-14 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: New head of Arab League calls on Iran to cease attacks on Arab states

Snippet: The Arab League’s new Secretary General Monday called on Iran to stop its attacks on Arab countries and to respect their sovereignty, while criticising Israel for not allowing a delegation to enter the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/new-head-of-arab-league-calls-on-iran-to-cease-attacks-on-arab-states/

[2026-07-14 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Suben los precios del petróleo por combates en Oriente Medio; la IA arrastra a Asia

Snippet: Operadores trabajan en la sala de divisas de la sede de Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el martes 14 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-iran-petroleo-ormuz-993e70b9b4454629c2be84da891f2aeb

[2026-07-14 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI clears key fire safety test for AI batteries

Snippet: Samsung SDI said Tuesday that its battery system for uninterruptible power supplies has passed a fire safety test conducted by global safety certification organization UL Solutions, a milestone expected to boost its competitiveness in the expanding artificial intelligence data center market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808397

[2026-07-14 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea uncovers 2.4 tln won worth of FX crimes through May

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected 2.4 trillion won (US$1.61 billion) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up surveillance against related crimes amid the volatility in the currency market, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714006800320

[2026-07-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers

Snippet: Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next major stress point.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/private-credit-stress-test-inflation-borrowers.html

[2026-07-14 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Police arrest 14 connected to West Bank smuggling network

Snippet: Fourteen suspects have been arrested after police uncovered a smuggling network suspected of being used to manufacture explosive devices for terrorist organizations in the West Bank on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-902427

[2026-07-14 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $10m worth of illegal tobacco, vapes seized by Tasmanian authorities last financial year

Snippet: Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 2:10pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/authorities-seize-10-million-illegal-tobacco-vapes-tasmania/106913242

[2026-07-14 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices gain and stocks fall as fighting in the Middle East intensifies

Snippet: Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-ai-6807d21c72974fbac48356f83eeebbce

[2026-07-14 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Latest inflation report may show prices declined last month, led by cheaper gas

Snippet: Gas pumps are seen at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-trump-food-prices-gas-53d221aa918c466172af494ba7debc00

[2026-07-14 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Prosecutors justify Sara Duterte bank records request as ‘unedited truth’

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/prosecutors-justify-sara-duterte-bank-records-request/

[2026-07-14 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Home Run Derby Winners

Snippet: 2026 — Jordan Walker, St. Louis (Citizen’s Bank Park)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ken-griffey-jr-baseball-pete-alonso-yoenis-cespedes-cal-raleigh-209825147d93d383429c6bd93fa7b446

[2026-07-14 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's exports jump 27% in June on strong demand for AI

Snippet: Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-ai-tech-economy-29da1a43eba2961b57f6cfbe6f936e42

[2026-07-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's trade expands on AI boom, offsetting weak sectors

Snippet: Stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai on May 7. China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, thanks to AI-related industries. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-trade-expands-on-ai-boom-offsetting-weak-sectors

[2026-07-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreigners remain net sellers of S. Korean assets in June despite stock rally: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean equities for the fifth consecutive month in June, central bank data showed Tuesday, despite a tech-led rally in the local stock market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714001900320

[2026-07-14 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) S. Korea eyes post-Middle East war strategy centered on supply chains, AI projects

Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will pursue a post-Middle East war strategy for the remainder of 2026 by strengthening its supply chains and implementing three megaprojects aimed at addressing economic uncertainties, including inflation and foreign exchange volatility, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713007800320

[2026-07-14 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Appetite for yuan assets sees London Clearing House accept dim sum bonds as collateral

Snippet: Bank of China led roll-out, with three of its overseas units executing first transactions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3360450/appetite-yuan-assets-sees-london-clearing-house-accept-dim-sum-bonds-collateral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 12:34 UTC+10:00] [Patrick Wu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Appetite for yuan assets sees London Clearing House accept dim sum bonds as collateral

Snippet: Bank of China led roll-out, with three of its overseas units executing first transactions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3360450/appetite-yuan-assets-sees-london-clearing-house-accept-dim-sum-bonds-collateral

[2026-07-14 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares sharply down late Tue. morning on retail selling

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended losses late Tuesday morning, led by falls in semiconductors and other market heavyweights, amid investor worries over the renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714003800320

[2026-07-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Kremlin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Crimea was Russia’s stronghold. Now it’s a vulnerability.

Snippet: Oleksandra warned her parents in Crimea to stock up on emergency supplies weeks ago. But her mother didn’t take the warning seriously.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/crimea-was-russias-stronghold-now-its-a-vulnerability-ukraine-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication