Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-18 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.
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[2026-04-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Oil prices fell sharply and Wall Street rallied to a record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying crude, Associated Press reported.
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[2026-04-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat sees many upsides to today's Japanese stock market. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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[2026-04-18 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Brian Gay finally figured out how to play the par 5s at Concession Golf Club, making up ground with an eagle-birdie finish for a 4-under 68 to share the 36-hole lead with Scott Hend of Australia in the Senior PGA Championship on Friday.
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[2026-04-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores 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 Friday At Chapultepec Golf ClubMexico CityPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,418; Par: 71Second RoundJon Rahm65-67--132-10Harold Varner III67-66--133-9Tom McKibbin68-65--133-9Matthew Wolff68-65--133-9Luis Masaveu69-65--134-8Victor Perez62-73--135-7Richard T.
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[2026-04-18 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Role-playing adventure and superhero comedy among big winners on a varied night in London
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[2026-04-18 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Park Sung-min
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[2026-04-18 06:18 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan on Thursday said that Sri Lanka has made significant improvements in boosting tax revenues and revenues as a share of GDP.
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[2026-04-18 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record.
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[2026-04-18 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Stock markets are not reflecting consumer fears. (AAP: Stephen Saphore)
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The rhythmic beat of the raban met the graceful poise of the pirouette last Saturday as the iconic Racecourse grounds transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cross-cultural celebration. The “Good Market Avurudu with Russia,” held on April 11th, served as a historic milestone marking 70 years of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia.
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[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Martin Veall, from a Melbourne financier family, has put his North Bondi penthouse on the market with a price guide of $11 million, local sources have revealed.
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[2026-04-18 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A record share of home sellers cut their listing prices in February as competition for homebuyers necessitated steep price reductions, an April 9 report by real estate platform Redfin said.
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[2026-04-18 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Celtics and 76ers are renewing one of the NBA’s oldest playoff rivalries, but the betting market is making it clear this is not being treated like a vintage coin-flip series.
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[2026-04-18 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's saury haul remains less than 20% of the 2008 peak, prompting efforts to restore the stock. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
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[2026-04-18 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: As a 10-day ceasefire came into force on Friday 17 April 2026, halting weeks of heavy fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, residents began returning to southern Lebanese cities such as Nabatiyeh to find widespread destruction. Streets were strewn with debris, shattered glass and the remains of damaged buildings after strikes continued until the final hours before the truce.
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[2026-04-18 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Friday while stock markets surged, after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged energy disruption.
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[2026-04-18 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-18 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Varias personas trabajan en el piso de remates de la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: After 15 glorious episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, 3 finalists are left standing, poised to lip sync for the mother tuckin’ crown: Nini Coco, Myki Meeks and Darlene Mitchell. Over the course of the season, these very different queens have faced their own issues while evolving into a tight unit.
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[2026-04-18 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The Cuban government attempted to open a direct back-channel with US President Donald Trump last week, tapping a private businessman to hand-deliver a sealed letter to the White House, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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[2026-04-18 00:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The husband of death cap mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will share his story publicly for the first time as he prepares to release a tell-all book.
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[2026-04-17 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Stocks surged as oil prices plunged sharply on Friday, with US crude for May delivery falling 9.8% to $85.37 a barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open.”
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[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027
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[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [HKEX] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027
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[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by James Hickman via SchiffSovereign.com,
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[2026-04-17 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stocks are pushing higher again on the same old regurgitated news: namely speculation that a deal to end the war between the US and Iran is getting closer, the same exact "speculation" that has pushed the Nasdaq higher for what will now be 13 days in a row, and the same speculation that may keep pushing stocks even higher until the reality of no ceasefire sends risk plunging in a few days.
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[2026-04-17 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Larry Fink’s BlackRock posted blow-out earnings this week – and you can thank the business it’s doing in the war-torn Middle East, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, file)
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[2026-04-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The European market is facing a critical shortage of kerosene, with only six weeks of supply remaining, and the war in Iran is threatening the continent with a major aviation crisis.
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[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season.
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[2026-04-17 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Madison Air Solutions surged 18% in its IPO on Thursday after raising $2.23 billion, pulling off the largest U.S. industrial IPO in nearly three decades. Shares closed at $31.75, signaling strong investor appetite for an industrial name tied to the AI infrastructure buildout.
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[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: One of the most popular parlor games on Wall Street is focused on the battle between President Trump and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-17 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange are climbing into the end of the week, reaching $3,621 a ton and approaching the peak seen during Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The problem now is that the aluminum market has been thrust into a serious supply shock amid the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East, one that is unlikely to be reversed in the near term.
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[2026-04-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. Organisers say the fair plays an important role in reducing both financial and cultural barriers, making it easier for first-time buyers to enter the art market in one of Europe’s leading creative
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[2026-04-17 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
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[2026-04-17 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The parents of Jai Wright have shared emotional testimonies of their life after the death of their 16-year-old son. (ABC News: Jack Ailwood)
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[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams
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[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams
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[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Alex Komani via OilPrice.com,
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[2026-04-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, new photo)
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[2026-04-17 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission is set to impose tougher penalties on countries obstructing trade across the EU, according to a draft document seen by POLITICO.
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[2026-04-17 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.
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[2026-04-17 17:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks ended a three-session winning streak Friday on profit-hunting as investors sat on the sidelines amid diplomatic moves for a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks. The local currency fell against the US dollar.
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[2026-04-17 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: European chip startups developing alternative technology to Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are eyeing big funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom.
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[2026-04-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The United States is stepping up efforts to sell oil and gas to India as the world's third-largest energy market grapples with supply disruptions from the Middle East and finds its alternatives shrinking after Washington ended waivers for Iranian and Russian crude.
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[2026-04-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Film industry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: From The Godfather to Saltburn, the internet is awash with claims that actors are ditching the script and making it up as they go along. What’s behind our desire to invest in these behind-the-scenes ‘secrets’?
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[2026-04-17 16:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean drugmaker eyes $155m market in Southeast Asian country
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[2026-04-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended a three-session winning streak Friday on profit-hunting as investors sat on the sidelines amid diplomatic moves for a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-04-17 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday argued the tech giant may lose up to 30 trillion won (US$20.3 billion) in profit this year alone should it go ahead with its walkout as planned.
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