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Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Buffett delays annual donation to Gates Foundation pending review of Jeffrey Epstein ties: WSJ

This comes as the foundation continues to review its ties to the late sex offender Jeffery Epstein.

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Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Short sellers keep betting against Pop Mart — even though it's been a losing trade

Short sellers are doubling down on Pop Mart International even as a recent share price recovery turns their bearish bets on the Chinese toymaker increasingly risky.

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read

EU and China buy time to avoid trade fight as Brussels demands deficit cuts

Also in this newsletter: Far-right petition pushes Meloni over mass deportation plan

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Rafael Nadal talks tennis prize money, his hotels, and what sports taught him about business

Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education and sports after retiring from tennis.

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Analysts’ Views: hawkish Warsh fails to spur Fed rate rise predictions

Our June survey sees the Fed and Bank of England on hold with the ECB and Bank of Japan primed to raise again this year

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read

A different type of G7 central bank divergence

Fragmentation risks economic and financial instability unless accompanied by government action

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand

China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.

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Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

The Science and Strategy of Plant-Based Diets: Health Benefits and Practical Considerations

Discover the health benefits and practical considerations of adopting a plant-based diet, from weight management to disease prevention.

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low, keeping intervention risks in focus

The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Australia's competition regulator takes Amazon to court over alleged unfair Prime subscription contract terms

Australia's competition regulator is taking Amazon to court, alleging its Prime contracts required subscribers to pay AU$2.99 to avoid advertising, with no option for refunds

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finance

Jun 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here's why

A single entry visa will climb to 15,000 yen, from the 3,000 yen charged currently, while multiple entry visas will cost 30,000 yen, up from the 6,000 yen now.

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Jun 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Apple supplier Luxshare seeks up to $3.1 billion in Hong Kong share sale 

Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry is seeking to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.1 billion) through a Hong Kong share sale.

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