Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged Mayor Mamdani Saturday not to cut the FDNY’s budget — and to fund long-overdue renovations at the city’s crumbling firehouses.
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[2026-04-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Black market cigarette prices have soared up to 50 per cent as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a series of major seizures and worsening violence in the nationwide tobacco war squeezes local supplies and leads to price gouging.
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[2026-04-05 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Polymarket removed a forum related to the rescue mission of U.S. military servicemembers amid political pressure, the latest sign of mounting scrutiny around prediction markets.
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[2026-04-05 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Holidays are a time to gather around the dining table and share a meal with loved ones — but for many, it can be incredibly stressful, slaving away in the kitchen and missing out on time with friends and family.
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[2026-04-05 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An illegal migrant convicted of kidnapping and raping four women in San Francisco after pretending to be their ride-share driver will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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[2026-04-05 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-05 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks.
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[2026-04-05 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
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[2026-04-05 00:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-05 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine has killed five people and injured 21, including a 14-year-old girl, the prosecutor general's office says.
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[2026-04-04 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines
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[2026-04-04 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Medialink Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines
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[2026-04-04 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gail and David Sanders stand in front of their home which they have been trying to sell Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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[2026-04-04 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gas prices are displayed near a ferris wheel in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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[2026-04-04 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month appears to have caused more damage than initially revealed, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Friday.
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[2026-04-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Gold] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices
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[2026-04-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices
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[2026-04-04 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Since World War 2, the U.S. has attempted to juggle its twin interests of supporting the state of Israel, and ensuring the stability of the global oil market. In one fell swoop, that decades-long project has failed in a big way. Turn on the tv and you’ll see no shortage of concerned journalists standing at fuel bowsers, shaking their heads at the rising prices.
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[2026-04-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) ripped Polymarket on Friday after the popular prediction market platform allowed users to place bets on the fate of a missing American F-15 fighter pilot shot down over Iran.
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[2026-04-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The crisis has shown we must invest in renewables rather than staying in a fossil fuel comfort zone
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[2026-04-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The crisis has shown we must invest in renewables rather than staying in a fossil fuel comfort zone
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[2026-04-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round
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[2026-04-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Plastic bristle brushes are porous and can easily accumulate bacteria if not cleaned and replaced often. (Adobe Stock)
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[2026-04-04 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: AP Coach of the Year Voting By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit (Selected by the 61-member national media panel that selects the weekly Top 25)Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska17Jon Scheyer, Duke13Tommy Lloyd, Arizona11Dusty May, Michigan9Travis Steele, Miami (Ohio)9Grant McCaslin, Texas Tech1Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall1Fred
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[2026-04-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Advantage is looking to invest between 5 billion yen and 15 billion yen per deal in properties like offices, logistics facilities, factories and hotels. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has announced plans to invest US$ 8 to 10 billion over the next three years to strengthen its transport infrastructure. As part of this effort, international private companies will soon be invited to operate one of the country’s international airports.Speaking at a transport forum in Russia, Transport and Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake re-affirmed the country’s openness to working with friendly nations that respect sovereignty and mutual reputation.
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[2026-04-04 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Melbourne international comedy festival] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Wil Anderson, Lano and Woodley, Aaron Chen, Urzila Carlson and more share memories from 40 years at MICF, including fires, camels and weddings
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[2026-04-04 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Canadian] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The three Americans and one Canadian are on course for a lunar fly-by in their Orion capsule before heading home
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[2026-04-04 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Worshippers carrying wooden crosses and dressed in biblical costumes moved through districts including Yaba and Ikeja on 3 April, stopping to pray and reflect on the final hours of Jesus. The annual ritual is widely observed across the country, but this year many participants said it resonated more deeply as households struggle with rising prices, job insecurity and persistent violence.
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[2026-04-04 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Larry Lewis points to a map of the A.D. Makepeace excavation site in Carver, Mass., in January 2026. (Eleonora Bianchi/The New Bedford Light via AP)
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[2026-04-04 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Law enforcement’s scrutiny of the trading involving the prediction markets should come as no surprise, top financial cops say – as they are no longer just apps used by sports fans to wager on games, but high-profile venues used by sophisticated traders to gauge risks across global events, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-04 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Smorgasburg, the Big Apple’s longtime bacchanal of bites, is back this weekend for another year of unique, hunger-inducing treats, ranging from lollipops made with pork belly to painstakingly authentic Acai bowls from a wide array of vendors across NYC, making it the food market’s biggest lineup yet.
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[2026-04-04 01:23 UTC+10:00] [Kaiser Permanente] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Job gains in a slumping market were about three times the forecast, partly boosted by construction firms adding positions in warmer weather
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[2026-04-04 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: The president says the U.S. can walk away from the Strait of Hormuz. The global market says otherwise.
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[2026-04-04 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Augusta National clubhouse during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., April 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
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[2026-04-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
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[2026-04-03 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing as the Iran war continues – though economists have warned higher energy prices from the conflict could spook employers and keep the Fed from cutting interest rates.
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[2026-04-03 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of a slow-growth labor market held intact.
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[2026-04-03 23:13 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As casualties mount, those who share a home state with the deceased in Iowa, Kentucky or Ohio question the war’s legality
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[2026-04-03 22:51 UTC+10:00] [Health & wellbeing] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Feel like too much low-quality screen time is making you … dumber? From focusing on your environment to ‘washing’ your brain, experts share tips on how to sharpen up and keep your mind fighting fitPlus: how rotten is your brain? Take our quiz to find out
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[2026-04-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The architect whose creation defied convention and the photographer who shot it share their thoughts on an inside-out marvel
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[2026-04-03 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday offering tax incentives to encourage offshore-bound investments to return to the domestic stock market will help improve foreign exchange supply and demand.
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[2026-04-03 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Dunes of coal are piled near a mine in Ruzhou, in China's Henan province, in 2021. Coal, mostly produced domestically, shields China against oil supply risks. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and vanguard of the new wave of disruption sweeping through the economy, has taken a break from buying other artificial intelligence firms to invest in a daily three-hour online chat show.
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[2026-04-03 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – At the start of this year, Pakistan had more imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) than it could use. Demand had been falling for three straight years, from a peak of 8.2 million tonnes in 2021 to 6.1 million tonnes by late 2025, as cheap solar panels flooded the market and factories cut back.
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[2026-04-03 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The narrow, bending waterway in the Persian Gulf is a key trade route between the Middle East and the rest of the world, with global impact. It links crude oil producers in the Middle East to key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond, with around 20% of the world’s traded crude oil, and a similar share of natural gas passing through it.
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[2026-04-03 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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[2026-04-03 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stock exchange] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Toymaker’s shares have fallen nearly 50 per cent since February as investors weigh slowing overseas growth and dependence on flagship line
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[2026-04-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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[2026-04-03 14:53 UTC+10:00] [Easter] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: For Easter – the first celebration since the market’s upgraded home opened its doors in January – there is a palpable buzz
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