[2026-07-09 11:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Fed's inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concern ‌about high inflation mounted at the US central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more stripped-down policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might require interest rate hikes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10803376

[2026-07-09 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises on export orders

Snippet: China's consumer prices grew slower than expected in June, while wholesale inflation accelerated, as elevated energy costs continued to sap domestic demand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/china-cpi-ppi-june-inflation-iran-war-.html

[2026-07-09 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AirPods maker Luxshare slides over 5% in Hong Kong debut

Snippet: Shares of Luxshare Precision Industry fell more than 5% in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday, as investors cheered the market entry of the Apple supplier.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/luxshare-ipo-hong-kong-debut-apple-airpod-.html

[2026-07-09 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

Snippet: The final match of the 2026 World Cup will take place on Sunday 19 July

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20y9g2v2wvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

Snippet: Elm, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund, expresses strong ‘appetite’ for engaging with Northern Metropolis project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359885/saudi-arabian-tech-giant-eyes-hong-kong-asia-gateway-and-smart-city-partner

[2026-07-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's fiscal balance improves through May

Snippet: SEJONG, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal balance improved from a year earlier in the first five months of 2026 on strong tax revenue amid improved corporate earnings and a bullish stock market, the budget ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260709001500320

[2026-07-09 10:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Group chief to visit US for SK hynix's listing debut on Nasdaq

Snippet: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will visit the United States to attend a ceremony marking SK hynix Inc.'s listing of its American depositary receipts on the Nasdaq market, industry sources said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10803083

[2026-07-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Issues] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Will banning phones in schools work?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-will-banning-cellphones-schools-work/

[2026-07-09 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK Group chief to visit U.S. for SK hynix's listing debut on Nasdaq

Snippet: SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will visit the United States to attend a ceremony marking SK hynix Inc.'s listing of its American depositary receipts (ADRs) on the Nasdaq market, industry sources said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260709001200320

[2026-07-09 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked

Snippet: Many of the babies have by now spent most of their lives in Singapore (Stock image of a family with toddler)

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxq4ge246wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?

Snippet: Analysts say that geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s measures against capital flight and potential rate hikes are adding to uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3359843/when-will-hong-kongs-retail-leasing-market-see-turnaround?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [real estate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?

Snippet: Analysts say that geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s measures against capital flight and potential rate hikes are adding to uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3359843/when-will-hong-kongs-retail-leasing-market-see-turnaround

[2026-07-09 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold, bond push boosts Hong Kong’s role in nation’s financial future

Snippet: At a time of increasing global instability, Beijing needs to be a financial powerhouse to protect itself and others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359823/gold-bond-push-boosts-hong-kongs-role-nations-financial-future?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 09:15 UTC+10:00] [commodities] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold, bond push boosts Hong Kong’s role in nation’s financial future

Snippet: At a time of increasing global instability, Beijing needs to be a financial powerhouse to protect itself and others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359823/gold-bond-push-boosts-hong-kongs-role-nations-financial-future

[2026-07-09 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

Snippet: Why the UK's biggest bank boss has a problem with influencers

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7wldr3prro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England to get bank holiday if team win World Cup, Starmer expected to announce

Snippet: Prime minister understood to be poised to give England a day off should the nation’s team bring home the trophy for first time since 1966

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/england-to-get-bank-holiday-if-team-win-world-cup-starmer-expected-to-announce

[2026-07-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/8/2026

Snippet: Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-15f15444d1f59c351d33df0717509183

[2026-07-09 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX stock closes below debut price at $148 in two-day slide after Nasdaq 100 inclusion

Snippet: SpaceX stock closed at $148 on Wednesday, below the company's first trading price of $150 per share for a second day in a row.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/spacex-stock-nasdaq-100-ipo.html

[2026-07-09 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Consumer Credit Unexpectedly Shrinks For The First Time Since 2024 As Credit Card Rates Jump

Snippet: After two consecutive outsized jumps in consumer credit in the months of March and April, when gas prices surged and inflation resumed its track higher, lifting most prices as a result of the war in Iran, moments ago the Fed published its latest consumer credit (G.19) report for the month of May and it was a doozy: instead of the expected $17.5BN increase, in May total consumer credit unexpectedly shrank for the first time since November 2024.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/consumer-credit-unexpectedly-shrinks-first-time-2024-credit-card-rates-jump

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Affordability is a big concern’: Melbourne rents hit record highs

Snippet: Melbourne tenants looking for a house are being asked to pay an extra $5 a week, and a record amount for a unit, as the Victorian capital’s tight rental market pushes costs higher.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/affordability-is-a-big-concern-melbourne-rents-hit-record-highs-20260707-p60d8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero

Snippet: Major renewable energy investors have thrown their support behind Australia’s data centre boom, colliding with a growing backlash from community and environment campaigners who fear the power-hungry facilities will destabilise the grid and extend the nation’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/green-energy-giants-see-155b-data-centre-boom-as-win-for-net-zero-20260708-p60dmz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Coffee Lovers, Take Note: Lavazza Sounds Alarm, Suggest It May Be Time To Stock Up

Snippet: Following the largest daily surge in Arabica coffee futures since the Dot-Com bubble, the head of Italian coffee giant Lavazza Group warned that prices are unlikely to fall over the next two years.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/coffee-lovers-take-note-lavazza-sounds-alarm-suggest-it-may-be-time-stock

[2026-07-09 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh facing deep divisions over future path of inflation, meeting minutes show

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/business/kevin-warsh-facing-deep-divisions-over-future-path-of-inflation-meeting-minutes/

[2026-07-09 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Fed holds rates steady, minutes show officials split on inflation outlook

Snippet: Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, June 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-warsh-inflation-3ec0b0c2fe05e3833e324fa522a1882a

[2026-07-09 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FOMC Minutes Show 'A Few' Fed Members Wanted To Hike In June, 'Majority' Fear Higher Inflation

Snippet: Tl;dr: The minutes underscored a more hawkish tone on inflation. UBS traders noted that most participants cited scenarios in which price pressures could remain elevated, including stronger AI-related demand, the ongoing Middle East conflict and tariffs. In those cases, nearly all of those officials said some additional policy tightening would likely be warranted.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-minutes-12

[2026-07-09 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for the world economy this year to 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/08/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecast-amid-geopolitical-tensions/

[2026-07-09 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show

Snippet: Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.In Kevin Warsh's first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned a scenario where price increases stay elevated and lead to hikes.During his post-meeting news conference, Warsh billed the debate as a "family fight" that ended with

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/fed-minutes-june-2026-.html

[2026-07-09 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘One-of-a-kind’ New Orleans ‘castle’ takes $100K price cut: Will this property ever find its king?

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/real-estate/will-new-orleans-quirky-castle-ever-find-a-king-one-of-a-kind-property-takes-100k-price-cut-after-3-years-on-the-market/

[2026-07-09 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IEA chief says Gulf oil exporters must repair trust as buyers reconsider supply risks | The National

Snippet: Gulf oil exporters need to rebuild their reputation for reliability even as they compete to reclaim market share in an increasingly competitive energy market, International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/08/iea-chief-says-gulf-oil-exporters-must-repair-trust-as-buyers-reconsider-supply-risks/

[2026-07-09 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Perth renters hit ‘affordability ceiling’ as prices hit record highs

Snippet: Perth tenants are now paying record prices for rentals this quarter with the median price for a house in Perth reaching $750 – $50 more than the same time last year, as the market cements itself as the third most expensive in the country.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/perth-renters-hit-affordability-ceiling-as-prices-hit-record-highs-20260708-p60drq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: IDF soldiers arrest twenty suspects in overnight raids across West Bank

Snippet: The IDF arrested 20 suspects across the West Bank in an overnight operation between Tuesday and Wednesday, the military announced.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-901891

[2026-07-09 02:40 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Millions of pounds and many, many questions: the untold story of why Reform figures face NCA scrutiny

Snippet: Exclusive: The details behind the financial transactions that bankers have flagged up to the National Crime Agency

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/08/untold-story-why-reform-figures-face-nca-scrutiny-nigel-farage

[2026-07-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Blueprint for building the Philippine Century

Snippet: CAN the Philippines become the largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2034?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/opinion/columns/blueprint-for-building-the-philippine-century/2380969

[2026-07-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grab Philippines eases inflation pressure on MSMEs through demand boost

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/tmt-newswire/grab-philippines-eases-inflation-pressure-on-msmes-through-demand-boost/2380564

[2026-07-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: S&P Dow Jones puts Indonesia on watch list for market downgrade

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/business/foreign-business/sp-dow-jones-puts-indonesia-on-watch-list-for-market-downgrade/2381015

[2026-07-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $15 for World Cup Golden Boot market

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-15-for-world-cup-golden-boot-market/

[2026-07-09 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Bans Diesel Exports to Ensure Domestic Supply After Targeted Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Snippet: Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after a campaign of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered shortages and price spikes in some regions.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/russia-bans-diesel-exports-to-ensure-domestic-supply-after-targeted-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93202

[2026-07-09 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai GDP climbs to Dh232bn in Q1 as non-oil sectors drive expansion | The National

Snippet: Dubai's gross domestic product hit Dh232 billion ($63.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, anchored by a well-balanced economy reflecting the emirate's economic diversification efforts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/08/dubai-gdp-climbs-to-dh232bn-in-q1-as-non-oil-sectors-drive-expansion/

[2026-07-09 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan offshore wind projects face inflation headwinds

Snippet: Taiwan reached 500 installed offshore wind turbines in June, with 4.8 gigawatts of generating capacity. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/taiwan-offshore-wind-projects-face-inflation-headwinds

[2026-07-09 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’

Snippet: US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359895/spain-plays-down-trumps-trade-embargo-threat-saying-there-no-tension?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’

Snippet: US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359895/spain-plays-down-trumps-trade-embargo-threat-saying-there-no-tension

[2026-07-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China buys 15 tons of gold in June as central banks build up reserves

Snippet: The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for 20 straight months, a record stretch since comparable data began in 1999. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/china-buys-15-tons-of-gold-in-june-as-central-banks-build-up-reserves

[2026-07-09 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ADB lowers Asian growth forecast as energy shock hits Philippines

Snippet: A motorcycle is refueled at a gas station in Metro Manila in March. The Asian Development Bank says prolonged disruption to energy markets stemming from the Middle East conflict is slowing growth across developing Asia. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/adb-lowers-asian-growth-forecast-as-energy-shock-hits-philippines

[2026-07-09 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: ADB revises up S. Korea's growth projection for 2026 to 2.6 pct

Snippet: SEJONG, July 9 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday revised up its economic growth projection for South Korea to 2.6 percent from its April report, citing robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand around the globe.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708009500320

[2026-07-09 01:18 UTC+10:00] [Washington Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US judge throws out Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post

Snippet: Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to the porn industry helped fund Trump’s media operation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/08/trump-washington-post-defamation-lawsuit

[2026-07-09 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Duma Tightens Rules for Migrant Workers and Their Children in Russia

Snippet: Russia’s lower-house State Duma on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation tying the legal status of migrant workers and their families to their financial earnings.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/migration-a93201

[2026-07-09 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Tightens Rules for Migrant Workers and Their Children

Snippet: Russia’s lower-house State Duma on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation tying the legal status of migrant workers and their families to their financial earnings.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/state-duma-tightens-rules-for-migrant-workers-and-their-children-a93201

[2026-07-09 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US states seek $1.4 trillion from Meta

Snippet: Meta could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties after four US states accused the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users, media have reported, citing court documents. The potential fines are nearly equal to the company’s current market value of around $1.5 trillion.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642733-meta-us-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-09 00:41 UTC+10:00] [energy shock] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF sees world economy growing just 3% this year amid Iran war

Snippet: The outlook is weighed down by the Iran war but helped by AI and other technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3359890/imf-sees-world-economy-growing-just-3-year-amid-iran-war