In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the IMF says Europe will lag the US, UK consumer and business confidence wobbles, English councils are gloomy, we look at what Reeves needs to do and Indonesia wants to join Brics. In RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, luxury continues to be dual-speed, Coach-Michael Kors is blocked, John Lewis takes a gamble, Dunelm says sofa so good, Travis Perkins has a profit warning and Unilever is boosted by old faves. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, we see that Tesla's on a roll but still has things to do. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, McDonald's is in a pickle, Mutti bemoans Chinese tomatoes, partner pay at top US law firms booms and Relx benefits from festivals and AI. AND FINALLY, I bring you some sweeeeet landings...