In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the IMF gets optimistic (and FMs agree with them!), Europe appeals to the US, Scholz says Germany will avoid recession and Total coughs up. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK wages continue to lag inflation while Ocado, THG and Paperchase have a 'mare, HSBC cuts mortgage rates and Crest talks its own book. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs sees its profits drop, Morgan Stanley edges ahead, Citi gets tough and Wise suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, social media bosses could face jail, Twitter's in a pickle, Microsoft plans layoffs whilst getting positive about OpenAI and Britishvolt falls into administration. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most epic breakfast in bed...