In MACRO NEWS, Israel gets emboldened, the ECB looks primed, the Austrian far-right wins, Starmer readies for a reset and the winter fuel allowance debate continues. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, business confidence drops and we look at the prospects for the IPO market, the RTO trend and a tighter jobs market. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, LVMH invests in Moncler, M&S eyes a mega-warehouse, a fun development aims for London and a new tips law comes into force. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at who is left at OpenAI, more China paranoia, internet service provider whinges, contrasts in EV fortunes and the robust nature of Deloitte partner bonuses. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing table tennis rally...