Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday
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[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Omega] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday
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[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: New data from Wiseapp Retail shows ChatGPT has pulled far ahead of rivals in both user base and growth in Korea’s generative AI app market.
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[2026-05-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices fell for the first time in 10 months in April on a decrease in oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-15 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A controversial new tax on second homes in New York City was quietly lowered from $5 million to a “market value” of $1 million — increasing the number of homeowners who will get squeezed as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s never-ending budget negotiations.
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[2026-05-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Cerebras Systems narrowly missed joining Facebook-parent Meta and Alibaba as one of the few companies to have ended its first day trading on Wall Street with a market cap of over $100 billion.
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[2026-05-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Could this finally be the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga?
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[2026-05-15 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A 25-year-old protégé of billionaire Peter Thiel has built an AI-powered national bank that’s mostly run by code instead of humans – a radical departure from the traditional banking system that has endured for decades.
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[2026-05-15 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
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[2026-05-15 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to reform the Palestinian Authority (PA) at a Fatah party conference in the occupied West Bank, pledging to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections.
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[2026-05-15 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Beja swords, particularly the traditional kaskara straight-bladed sword, remain a cherished cultural symbol in eastern Sudan, especially within the Kassala market, where they are valued as heirlooms and symbols of status.
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[2026-05-15 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is rising toward more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of US companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
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[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A stretch of prime land from the southern end of Sydney’s CBD to the airport and Port Botany, which new modelling shows generates $33 billion for the state’s economy each year, is under increasing pressure from competing development, illustrating growing friction between jobs and housing across the city.
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[2026-05-15 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The condo market in Los Angeles has gone ice cold as rising costs stall demand — fueling concerns that it could spell doom for the rest of the city’s housing market.
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[2026-05-15 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-05-15 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Are regional Gulf countries seeking to forge there own separate peace deals with Iran, apart from the United States? That's what fresh Thursday reporting in the Financial Times suggests.
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[2026-05-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Shares of chip designer Cerebras Systems soared 89% above the initial public offering price on their Nasdaq debut, extending the market’s unrelenting frenzy for companies seen as the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.
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[2026-05-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Cerebras Systems soared in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, opening at $350 after selling shares at $185, well above the company's expected range. That values the chipmaker at over $100 billion.
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[2026-05-15 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Arabia has floated a non-aggression pact between Iran and Middle Eastern states based on a 1970s agreement that eased tensions in Europe during the Cold War, The Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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[2026-05-15 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Arabia is reportedly floating the idea of a non-aggression agreement between Middle East states and Iran as part of discussions on how to manage regional conflict, according to the Financial Times, citing two western diplomatic sources.
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[2026-05-15 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Here’s an upshot to inflation.
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[2026-05-15 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy is beginning to show signs of stagflation as slowing growth, elevated inflation, and weakening labor market conditions increasingly converge, HSBC Global Research said.
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[2026-05-15 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: STAGFLATION is one of the most dangerous economic conditions which combines the worst of both worlds: weak economic growth and persistently high inflation. Businesses struggle as demand slows, while ordinary families suffer from rising prices of food, fuel, transportation, and utilities.
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[2026-05-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, was not merely a localized military maneuver; it was the moment the “Asian Century” hit a wall of physical reality. With Brent crude surging past $120 per barrel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices in Asia jumping by over 140 percent, the conflict has metastasized into a systemic shock for the Asia-Pacific.
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[2026-05-15 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to?
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[2026-05-15 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to?
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[2026-05-15 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Iran war is threatening to exact a major hit on the global economy as negotiations for a lasting ceasefire remain at an impasse, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
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[2026-05-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The appointment follows White House pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates – a move analysts warn could have unintended consequences
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[2026-05-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Nomura] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The appointment follows White House pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates – a move analysts warn could have unintended consequences
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[2026-05-15 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Customers buy vegetables at a market in Omdurman, on the outskirts of Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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[2026-05-15 00:50 UTC+10:00] [Late-night TV roundup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trends
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[2026-05-15 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A taxi with an advertisement for hailing app Go. The company launched its ride-hailing service in 2020. (Photo by Takeshi Hashimoto)
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[2026-05-15 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A top Democratic aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra is expected to plead guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud.
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[2026-05-15 00:26 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements
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[2026-05-15 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins told CNBC on Thursday that skyrocketing demand for artificial intelligence tools and equipment is powering the industry toward a "networking supercycle."
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[2026-05-15 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance due to the conflict in the Middle East, a source close to the IMF said on Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CANNES, France — Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.
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[2026-05-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Sting operations by Sudanese army intelligence, including the use of financial incentives, are behind a string of high-profile defections to the military from the rival Rapid Support Forces, The National has been told.
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[2026-05-14 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Japanese car giant Honda made its first annual loss in 70 years as its investments in the electric vehicle (EV) market failed to pay off.
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[2026-05-14 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could hinge on two key tech flashpoints — critical minerals and market access for American companies.
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[2026-05-14 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The British economy is showing far more resilience than expected by many economists, including the IMF which suggested the UK would be hardest hit by the Iran war.
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[2026-05-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nexon’s blockchain-powered MapleStory Universe aims to expand the MapleStory franchise into a creator-driven economy, allowing users to build, trade and monetize content tied to the iconic massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
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[2026-05-14 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the Iran war, a source close to the IMF told Reuters.
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[2026-05-14 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Social media posts from guests at New York's Plaza Hotel have helped spread Miki House's ultrahigh-end image. (Photo by Mari Sarai)
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[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US futures are higher as we await color on the Trump-Xi summit and US- Iran negotiations, which are said to be ongoing, and as the tech meltup continues. What is known so far is that Trump / Xi agree that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, Hormuz should reopen without a toll or militarization; the countries will look to increase investment in each other as NVDA H20 chips are approved for a set of Chinese companies.
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[2026-05-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production
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[2026-05-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [copper] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production
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[2026-05-14 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi delivered a stark warning to Europe in Aachen, Germany, on Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Word that inflation hit 3.8% last month is bad news, but not grim: The main cause is obvious, and it won’t last.
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