Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that his policies were working and that surging inflation was merely temporary due to the US and Israeli war against Iran.
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[2026-05-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil said Tuesday that the European Union has moved to block its animal product exports from September, just days after a mega deal between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the EU on a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion went into effect, at least provisionally.
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[2026-05-13 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Millions of student loan borrowers fell into default earlier this year — and a second wave of delinquencies could be on its way, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street’s record-setting run.
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[2026-05-13 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Does control over public finance indicate the treasury is legally bound to report day-to-day operations to Parliament? This is where a confusion seems to have arisen among some Members of Parliament including the Leader of the Opposition who claim the treasury should have reported the misplacement of funds to Parliament as an immediate action.
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[2026-05-13 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has prescribed cost-reflective energy prices under its programme. It is a logical conclusion because cost-reflective pricing is needed for long-term sustainability. But, in the meantime, what is needed is to take measures for the reduction of electricity generation costs so that prices become affordable for consumers.
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[2026-05-13 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank delivered a strong financial performance for the period ended 31 March 2026, underscoring the robustness of its strategy, disciplined execution, and the resilience of its balance sheet. Loan and deposit portfolios recorded sustained growth of 5% and7%, respectively, compared to December 31, 2025, reflecting calibrated credit expansion and funding optimisation.
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[2026-05-13 05:52 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: New York: US President Donald Trump dismissed a surge in inflation due to the Iran war and declared he does not think about Americans’ financial situation when deciding whether to make a deal with the regime to end the conflict.
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[2026-05-13 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mahindra Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL) reported its strongest ever financial performance in the year ended 31 March 2026, recording significant growth across profitability, lending volumes, and operational efficiency.
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[2026-05-13 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The cost of food has been increasingly volatile due to inflation, as evidenced by some cartons of organic pasture-raised eggs costing an offensive $13.
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[2026-05-13 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has launched a massive financial support programme worth nearly Rs. 30 million per month for 146 athletes and their coaches under the country’s ambitious “Olympic Mission” project aimed at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Sports Ministry said the programme will provide funds for training, nutrition and living expenses while closely monitoring the progress of athletes from 12 sports.
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[2026-05-13 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) reinforcing the bank’s commitment to expanding access to structured mobility financing while advancing its broader sustainability banking agenda.
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[2026-05-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Bourse finished the session almost flat. The ASPI recorded a marginal gain of 4 points to close at 23,015, while the S&P SL 20 index declined by 6 points to settle at 6,294. MELS, RIL, CIC, BUKI and CARG ranked among the leading positive contributors to the ASPI. Market activity remained at an average level, with balanced participation from both HNW and retail investors, reflecting an overall mixed sentiment.
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[2026-05-13 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A major forgery operation being run by a Palestinian gang in the West Bank was uncovered on Tuesday, with Israel Police and IDF troops arresting five suspects and seizing a large number of forged documents.
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[2026-05-13 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A new futures market for semiconductors will let traders hedge their artificial intelligence investments with bets on the increasingly expensive price of computing power.
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[2026-05-13 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs will unleash a wave of generative AI “robots” to automate its famed “human assembly line,” but the tech won’t spark mass layoffs, the bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 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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[2026-05-13 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US derivatives exchange CME Group and index provider Silicon Data have teamed up to create a futures market for computing power, a key source driving the AI boom. Bloomberg reports that the futures will help traders, financial firms, AI builders and cloud providers manage volatility and price swings. Indexes from market-intelligence firm Silicon Data will help underpin the products.
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[2026-05-13 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A controversial bill aimed at creating a new civilian authority to oversee antiquities and heritage sites within the West Bank passed its first reading in the Knesset plenum overnight, between Monday and Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Albanese government expects 35,000 more migrants to stay in the country this financial year than previously forecast, as the Coalition prepares to announce a proposal to slash migration to combat a surge of voters moving to One Nation.
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[2026-05-13 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S.-Iran war drags on with no sign yet of a peace deal. Someone needs to tell the stock market.
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[2026-05-13 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Shares of Wendy's jumped in premarket trading after the Financial Times reported that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is considering taking the hamburger chain private and is seeking investors to back the deal.
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[2026-05-13 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, as President Trump’s nominee cleared another hurdle toward his path to becoming the central bank’s next chairman.
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[2026-05-13 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Those looking to join the prediction market space can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for a welcome offer, which is especially useful for basketball fans looking ahead to the next generation of stars.
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[2026-05-13 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: St. John’s foray into the international market continued Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has moved its branch-lite unit (BLU) in Naga City, Cebu to a more strategic location as part of its continuing efforts to provide more convenient touchpoints for its clients.
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[2026-05-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS more Filipinos rely on credit to manage everyday expenses, the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is intensifying its efforts to promote responsible borrowing and improve financial literacy across the country.
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[2026-05-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-13 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy’s private, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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[2026-05-13 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian military airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend, Amnesty International claims.
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[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The prediction market Polymarket is offering a new promo for the 2026 PGA Championship, and it can be unlocked with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-05-13 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: South Africa’s world‑renowned luxury catamaran sector — a $298‑million industry exporting 90% of its boats — is battling a sharp downturn as fluctuating United States tariffs unsettle its biggest market and force builders to seek new horizons.
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[2026-05-13 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, has teamed up with the Department of Municipalities and Transport to build new residential communities in the emirate, including on an undeveloped island within the northern coast.
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[2026-05-13 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tokio Marine collaborated previously with RHB Bank on life insurance sales. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
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[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions
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[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Ross Liang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions
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[2026-05-12 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflation had been dropping more or less steadily since peaking with a 9.1 per cent year-over-year spike in prices in June 2022
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[2026-05-12 23:44 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflation had been dropping more or less steadily since peaking with a 9.1 per cent year-over-year spike in prices in June 2022
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[2026-05-12 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Inflation jumped in April to the highest level in nearly three years as surging gas prices due to the Iran war pushed up the cost of many consumer goods.
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[2026-05-12 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar is planning to invest upto $19 billion in Syria in different projects as Damascus looks to attract investments to rebuild its economy.
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[2026-05-12 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Weight loss achieved through injectable GLP-1 drugs could be maintained by new oral pills entering the market and become a preventable treatment for chronic health conditions.
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[2026-05-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions
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[2026-05-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions
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[2026-05-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump
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[2026-05-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump
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[2026-05-12 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures and bonds were lower as oil climbed, with a key inflation report showing the impacts of higher energy and supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran. Stocks are poised to fall from all-time highs after the core CPI rose more than expected in April. As of 9:15am S&P futures ewere down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7% as a slide in chipmakers and big tech names dragged down the market in early US hours.
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[2026-05-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: There will be 35,000 more migrants in Australia this financial year than previously expected, driven by fewer foreigners on temporary visas leaving, according to the budget papers.Immigration surged following the pandemic as the influx caught up from years of border restrictions, peaking at more than 550,000 in 2022-23, but has been steadily dropping since.The latest figures put net overseas migration at 295,000 in 2025-26 and 245,000 in 2026-27, up from last year's estimates of 260,000 this financial year and 225,000
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[2026-05-12 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LONDON, United Kingdom — Oil prices rallied and stock markets fell Tuesday as investors braced for further volatility after talks appeared to stall on ending the war in the Middle East and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz to tanker and cargo ship traffic.
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