[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stock market plunges 2.1% ahead of BSP policy meeting

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/business/stock-market-plunges-21-ahead-of-bsp-policy-meeting/2367769

[2026-06-18 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Snap's Goofy AR Glasses Underwhelm Wall Street After Decade-Long Development Push

Snippet: Snap's new $2,195 augmented-reality glasses are being viewed by Wall Street analysts less as a mass-market consumer device and more as a developer kit, given the expensive price point.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/snaps-goofy-ar-glasses-underwhelm-wall-street-after-decade-long-development-push

[2026-06-18 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE bourses hit highest levels in three months amid US-Iran peace deal optimism | The National

Snippet: Stock markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai recorded their highest close in three months amid optimism generated by a US-Iran peace deal that has eased tensions across the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/06/17/uae-bourses-hit-highest-levels-in-three-months-amid-us-iran-peace-deal-optimism/

[2026-06-18 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The hidden homebuying crisis keeping Americans out of the market — and it’s not what you think

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/the-hidden-homebuying-crisis-keeping-americans-out-of-the-market/

[2026-06-18 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Komatsu may follow rivals in raising prices in North America: CFO

Snippet: Komatsu expects higher fuel costs to carve into net profit. (Komatsu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/komatsu-may-follow-rivals-in-raising-prices-in-north-america-cfo

[2026-06-18 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring

Snippet: Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/allbirds-bird-ai-smartbird-ceo.html

[2026-06-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: U.S. Open first-round leader prediction: Place stock in two proven players at Shinnecock

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/betting/u-s-open-first-round-leader-prediction-place-stock-in-two-proven-players-at-shinnecock/

[2026-06-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Stop blaming shoppers for fast fashion: Israel's government should fix the market - opinion

Snippet: How many weddings do you have this month, and what are you going to wear?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899557

[2026-06-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: G7 pitches trusted partnership to AI chiefs in a bid for frontier model sharing | The National

Snippet: European leaders at the G7 summit in France called on the US to share access to the latest AI models amid growing concern over Washington's recent export controls.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/17/g7-pitches-trusted-partnership-to-ai-chiefs-in-a-bid-for-frontier-model-sharing/

[2026-06-18 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘You’d have to be an imbecile’: Clash over new network charges for solar and batteries

Snippet: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has opposed the electricity market regulator’s controversial plan to raise the cost of connecting to the electricity network, fuelling a clash over the charges to be levied on home owners who have installed batteries.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/you-d-have-to-be-an-imbecile-clash-over-new-network-charges-for-solar-and-batteries-20260617-p607n8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Radical Earnings Cut": JPMorgan Sounds Alarm After BMW's Forecast Shock

Snippet: BMW shares cratered in Germany after the automaker warned investors it would slash its 2026 margin guidance to as low as 1%, down from a prior estimate of as high as 6%, amid weakening demand in China, Middle East-related pressures, rising energy costs, and a deteriorating consumer backdrop hitting sales and profitability.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/radical-earnings-cut-jpmorgan-sounds-alarm-after-bmws-forecast-shock

[2026-06-17 22:34 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Milan tram drivers ‘used WhatsApp for sexist chat about female passengers’

Snippet: Drivers suspended as prosecutors investigate group said to have been used to share and comment on CCTV images

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/milan-tram-drivers-used-whatsapp-for-sexist-chat-about-female-passengers

[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fade Overnight Gains As Attention Turns To Kevin Warsh's First Fed Decision

Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fade-overnight-gains-attention-turns-kevin-warshs-first-fed-decision

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars

[2026-06-17 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BMW stock slumps to 5 year-low as Iran war and China slowdown spark profit warning

Snippet: Shares in BMW tumbled to their lowest level in over 5 years on Wednesday after the German carmaker cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a slowdown in Chinese demand and disruption caused by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/bmw-profit-warning-autos-cars-china-iran.html

[2026-06-17 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Lee, Trump share importance of 3-way cooperation with Japan: Seoul presidential office

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009600315

[2026-06-17 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Arada unveils first London residential project in UK expansion push | The National

Snippet: Sharjah developer Arada has unveiled a new residential development in London as the company looks to expand in the UK property market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/17/arada-unveils-first-london-residential-project-in-uk-expansion-push/

[2026-06-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class

Snippet: A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357432/indonesias-rupiah-rebounds-rate-rises-threaten-middle-class?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class

Snippet: A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357432/indonesias-rupiah-rebounds-rate-rises-threaten-middle-class

[2026-06-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption

Snippet: The rapid adoption of AI across corporate America is stoking anxiety among recent and upcoming college graduates, many of whom fear that the entry-level white-collar labor market is shrinking just as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/20-college-majors-most-exposed-ai-job-disruption

[2026-06-17 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Snippet: Switzerland welcomed thousands of collectors, dealers and artists to Basel on 16 June as Art Basel opened its VIP preview days, with the fair drawing close attention as a possible sign of renewed confidence in the global art market after several difficult years. Works by leading figures including Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and David Hockney drew significant attention throughout the fair.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves/

[2026-06-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BYD to launch first plug-in hybrid in Korea later this month

Snippet: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in South Korea later this month, broadening its lineup beyond battery-powered vehicles as it enters the country's hybrid market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774209

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘People just love hearing about themselves’: The Gen Z yearning for magic fuelling an $8b astrology market

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/people-just-love-hearing-about-themselves-the-gen-z-yearning-for-magic-fuelling-an-8b-astrology-market-20260605-p6049a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX gains 4% after surpassing Amazon in market cap

Snippet: SpaceX shares rose 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday, as the Elon Musk-led company extended a remarkable rally that's seen the stock surge around 62% since a blockbuster IPO on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/spacex-stock-elon-musk-market-cap.html

[2026-06-17 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China pushes for AI safety as G7 summit wraps up without Beijing

Snippet: BEIJING — Senior Chinese officials on Wednesday stressed Beijing's plans to share artificial intelligence globally and safely, the latest sign of how the U.S. and China are promoting different approaches to the tech.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/china-pushes-for-ai-safety-as-g7-summit-wraps-up-without-beijing.html

[2026-06-17 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China securities regulator warns against speculating on 'tech hype' and using AI for stock picking

Snippet: China will crack down on technology themes designed to boost stock prices, the top securities regulator said, signaling Beijing's growing unease with speculation on the artificial intelligence-linked stock rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/china-securities-regulator-csrc-artificial-intelligence-investing-stocks-.html

[2026-06-17 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ondas unveils AI‑driven autonomous 'system-of-systems' at Eurosatory

Snippet: Ondas is pushing deeper into the autonomous defense market and has unveiled a broad suite of systems designed to link air, ground, and AI‑driven capabilities into a single operational network.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-899644

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: After 11 years on a housing wait list, Lynette is getting desperate

Snippet: Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:29pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/social-housing-lists-grow-as-available-housing-stock-declines/106780154

[2026-06-17 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: British MP asks clarification on Israeli real estate event held in London

Snippet: Ellie Chowns, a British Member of Parliament with the Green Party, raised a question regarding Israeli real estate events taking place in London over the weekend, which market and sell properties in illegal West Bank settlements.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-british-mp-asks-clarification-israeli-real-estate-event-held

[2026-06-17 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This generation now owns almost a third of all rental properties

Snippet: Boomers have become the landlord generation with new figures revealing they hold a record share of rental homes, as negatively geared property owners run-up $16 billion worth of losses on their investments, an all-time high.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/this-generation-now-owns-almost-a-third-of-all-rental-properties-20260617-p607lw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyosung opens first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore’s STT GDC

Snippet: Hyosung Group said Wednesday it has launched its first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, targeting Korea’s rapidly growing data center market — projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.2 billion) by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773717

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal

Snippet: A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-us-iran-02e500f15edc505cedd8a8428197744c

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stock bonuses triple at Korea’s top companies

Snippet: Top 100 companies paid W2.3tr in shares from January to May

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773645

[2026-06-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From 'Guardian' to 'Love in the Moonlight,' K-drama reunions are having a moment

Snippet: The return of beloved casts highlights the growing value of established franchises as broadcasters seek dependable programming in a crowded market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773625

[2026-06-17 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pastoralists take to the skies to track livestock lost in floods

Snippet: Topic:Livestock Farming

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/outback-pastoralists-unable-to-access-stock-after-flooding/106751046

[2026-06-17 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: GCash parent firm approves potential IPO in PSE

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gcash-parent-firm-approves-potential-philippine-stock-market-debut/

[2026-06-17 13:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Innotek hopes AI boom can power W1tr chip substrate profit by 2031

Snippet: Target would exceed current earnings of entire group

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773592

[2026-06-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks rebound late Wed. morning despite tech slide

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks gained ground late Wednesday morning, but major tech companies continued to trade lower following a tech slide in the U.S. market overnight.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617004700320

[2026-06-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s tax officials play their cards as collectibles turn into money-spinners

Snippet: The Inland Revenue Board said turning hobby trading into a profit-driven activity may trigger income tax, urging collectors to keep records

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357361/malaysias-tax-officials-play-their-cards-collectibles-turn-money-spinners?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Income Tax Act] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s tax officials play their cards as collectibles turn into money-spinners

Snippet: The Inland Revenue Board said turning hobby trading into a profit-driven activity may trigger income tax, urging collectors to keep records

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357361/malaysias-tax-officials-play-their-cards-collectibles-turn-money-spinners

[2026-06-17 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bond market sentiment slightly improves for July: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bond market sentiment slightly improved for July after the United States and Iran agreed on a deal to end the war in the Middle East, a poll showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617003600320

[2026-06-17 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says

Snippet: SpaceX options on their first day of trading showed about a 15% chance for the stock to rise by 50% and a similar possibility that it loses half its value in the next three months, according to Susquehanna.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/spacex-options-debut-with-tails-looking-dangerous-strategist-says.html

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance

[2026-06-17 10:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks opens lower following tech declines on Wall Street

Snippet: Seoul stocks opened lower Wednesday, partly driven by investors pulling out of stocks related to artificial intelligence in the US market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773294

[2026-06-17 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks opens lower following tech declines on Wall Street

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES para 2; ADDS additional info in para 4, bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001751320