Warren Buffett pauses midyear donation to Gates Foundation amid ongoing Epstein review, WSJ reports

Japan finance minister Katayama says authorities may take decisive action under agreed U.S.–Japan framework

Japan's finance minister Katayama says authorities may take decisive action under the agreed U.S.–Japan framework.

New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence jumps to 36.6, far exceeding estimates of 11.0 and the prior 10.0, signaling a sharp improvement in business sentiment.

New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence came in at 36.6, well above the estimated 11.0 and the previous reading of 10.0.

Japan's factory output rises as manufacturers absorb fallout from the war in Iran, signaling resilience in industrial production despite supply chain disruptions.

Japan's factory output rose as manufacturers coped with the fallout from the war in Iran.

German government seeks incentives to stop Volkswagen closing 4 factories and cutting up to 100,000 jobs amid pressure from Chinese rivals and US tariffs.

The German government seeks to prevent Volkswagen factory closures through incentives. The carmaker considers closing 4 factories and cutting up to 100,000 jobs in Germany as it faces pressure from Chinese rivals, US tariffs and weakening demand.