In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, we look at the latest in Israel/Gaza and the repercussions, OPEC increases oil demand forecasts and the world's biggest offshore windfarm project kicks off. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Big US banks face hurdles, HSBC deepens China ties, Metro Bank aims to cut costs, investors get wary of greenwashing and Odey shuts down its wealth management business. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK signs a big deal with China's Zhifei and consumer spending patterns emerge. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing core challenge...