Category: Protected – UOL Spring 2023

Thursday 30/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, oil surges again, the Fed leaves rates unchanged, Trump's golden visa fails to excite and there are rumours of a cabinet reshuffle. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech spending plans keep growing and Google expresses pride about its Pentagon contract. In FINANCIALS NEWS, UBS sees profits boom, Lloyds cuts UK growth predictions and Pershing Square's debut disappoints. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AstraZeneca makes a U-turn, GSK gets a boost, VW rolls out cheaper EVs, Aston Martin gets some cash, Jet2 talks trends and Adidas gets a World Cup boost. AND FINALLY, I bring you two bartenders...

 

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Wednesday 29/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the UAE leaves OPEC, more winners and losers from the war emerge, Trump fights back, Germany accelerates defence spending, Starmer bats away a Mandelson probe, Reeves talks rents and Abu Dhabi is to make big investments in LNG in the US. In TECH NEWS, markets react after OpenAI misses growth targets, OpenAI expands its Amazon deal and Spotify shares weaken on price rise fears. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Pershing Square closes in on its IPO but the RAC puts the brakes on its flotation while Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman end talks. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Airbus profits halve, Europe's smaller airports get nervous, UK consumers face higher prices, Mondelez surprises, Robinhood benefits and Starbucks rebounds. AND FINALLY, I bring you amazing Japanese present wrapping...

 

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Tuesday 28/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, Charles does America, Merz criticises Trump, central banks look poised to do nothing, Canada launches a sovereign wealth fund, global oil stockpiles get depleted and Shell does a big deal. In TECH NEWS, China blocks Meta's purchase of Manus, Meta aims to collect solar power from space, Google staff appeal to the chief, OpenAI and Microsoft loosen ties and Khan might block Palantir. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Wizz Air criticises Gulf airlines, home renovations slide, JP Morgan gets staff back to London and Claire's closes remaining UK stores. AND FINALLY, I bring you some mesmerising egg fried rice action...

 

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Monday 27/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Iran war continues to reverberate, another person takes a pop at Trump and the UK government faces tricky times. In BUSINESS TRENDS, UK high streets rebound and more hospitality venues close. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, chatbots get rationed, Xiaomi takes on Tesla and Boots has hope for its IPO. AND FINALLY, I bring you a taste of the 80s...

 

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Friday 24/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the UK's public sector borrowing climbed in March, business activity increased, prediction markets create a kerfuffle, BP gets push-back and there's more to oil prices. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Meta, Microsoft, Nike and KPMG all announce job cuts. In TECH NEWS, China gets accusations of IP theft and hacking, the UK seeks Mythos access for banks, Anthropic gets an agreement with Freshfields, AI divides the workplace and Intel shares get a boost. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, L’Oréal benefits from the ‘lipstick effect’, Sainsbury's and WH Smith warn of a hit from the Iran war, Foxtons slides and Tesla bounces back. AND FINALLY, I bring you another quiz to end the week...

 

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Thursday 23/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war drags on, Russia's facing a banking crisis, Putin moves to shut down a major pipeline to Germany and the EU rethinks drilling in the Arctic. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, UK firms keep going with China, the UK dilutes its "fit and proper" rules, consumers get downbeat, they get clobbered with tax, the wealthy are leaving and City firms push an ad campaign designed to get the masses to invest. In MANUFACTURING NEWS, Tesla hikes spending and Boeing edges ahead of Airbus. In TECH NEWS, Intel gets a Musk-powered lift, SK Hynix has another record quarter, OpenAI wades into private equity and we take a closer look at Mythos AI. AND FINALLY, I bring you the latest Deadpool vs Wolverine rivalry...

 

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Wednesday 22/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest developments and fallout from the war, Kevin Warsh promises not to be a sock puppet, Starmer's authority continues to weaken and UK unemployment falls unexpectedly. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, China looks at spreading EVs around, CATL claims a 6-minute charge and UK motorists get an EV charging boost. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX gets the go-ahead to buy Cursor, Sullivan & Cromwell admits to AI "hallucinations" and Anthropic is investigating unauthorised access. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Puig and Estee Lauder look like getting together, Moncler has a strong start to the year, Revolut could be looking at a $200bn valuation and Crest Nicholson's shares tank badly. AND FINALLY, I bring you some in-car dancing...

 

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Tuesday 21/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, oil jumps and markets fall back, US refiners benefit from the war, China sends warships to the Pacific, Japan OKs ban on weapons exports, South Korea's in a pickle, Maga's war chest builds, Trump's Labour Secretary resigns and he turns to coal to power AI. In TECH NEWS, Apple gets a new CEO, Anthropic and Amazon agree a deal but Amazon has a satellite setback. In GAMBLING NEWS, Evoke's in takeover talks and Polymarket pushes a punchy valuation. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make a good first impression...

 

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Monday 20/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war drags on, economists say the UK will "flirt" with recession, there's a push to get EU deals in steel and EVs, Starmer can't shake off the Mandelson problem and banks meet with Reeves to talk war impact. In TECH NEWS, Musk complains about EU rules on satellites and the tech secretary makes dire warnings on AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, foreign car companies rely on Chinese tech, India becomes the eye of the weight-loss market storm, wealth advisers profit from private capital, the UK housing market shows resilience, a UK gas field is to power bitcoin mining and ABF give an update. AND FINALLY, I bring you pizza sushi...

 

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Friday 17/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump dishes out the threats again, NHS drug shortages loom, China's Q1 GDP grows pace accelerates, the UK government is still under pressure and the silver market looks poised. In BUSINESS TRENDS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, China could prompt a weight-loss drug price war, Saudi Arabia's investment priorities change, luxury takes a tumble and there are more big lay-offs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rheinmetall wins a big drone order, ASML raises its 2026 outlook and an Israeli start-up makes the world's first synthetic chocolate bar. AND FINALLY, I bring you some smooth moves...

 

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Thursday 16/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump dishes out the threats again, NHS drug shortages loom, China's Q1 GDP grows pace accelerates, the UK government is still under pressure and the silver market looks poised. In BUSINESS TRENDS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, China could prompt a weight-loss drug price war, Saudi Arabia's investment priorities change, luxury takes a tumble and there are more big lay-offs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rheinmetall wins a big drone order, ASML raises its 2026 outlook and an Israeli start-up makes the world's first synthetic chocolate bar. AND FINALLY, I bring you some smooth moves...

 

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Wednesday 15/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest war developments and repercussions while BP reorganises for the future. In CONSUMER NEWS, we look at spending changes and olive oil accusations. In TECH NEWS, Amazon ups the ante with SpaceX and OpenAI releases a new cyber security model. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Gucci hits Kering, BlackRock's profits boom, Uber commits $10bn to robotaxis, PwC plans an overhaul and Axel Springer gets the Telegraph. AND FINALLY, I bring you an example of pure animal instinct...

 

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Tuesday 14/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war continues, Trump has a bad day, Carney consolidates, China's exports slow down and we consider the implications of regime change in Hungary. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic really creates a stir, Bain & Co gets hacked and Meta builds an AI version of Zuck. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs booms but insurers suffer from private credit concerns. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CATL diversifies, LVMH takes a hit and Reeves bungs Rolls-Royce a few quid. AND FINALLY, I bring you another impressive beatboxer...

 

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Monday 13/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Hungary gets a new leader, Iran peace talks fail and Brexiters turn one-by-one on Trump. In CONSUMER NEWS, we see the impact of the war on the majority and the minority. In FINANCIALS NEWS, optimism among finance leaders hits a new low, Robinhood gets nervous about prediction markets and the White House cautions against insider trading. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK financial regulators look at risks highlighted by Anthropic, OpenAI commits to London, Richard Caring sells out a majority stake, Lidl moves into mobile phones and we look for the next matcha. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting and heart-warming fact about Embankment station...

 

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Friday 10/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Lebanon suffers hell, the Strait stays shut and North Sea oil prices hit a high. In TECH NEWS, Bessent brings in bank CEOs to talk cybersecurity, OpenAI suspends the Stargate UK datacentre project, Khan pressures social media companies, Taiwan remains vulnerable and Amazon stops support for Kindles. In CAR NEWS, Chinese carmakers boom in the UK, EV charger demand remains high and a JLR battery plant gets government backing. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at investment trends, Lidl's plans and UK retail sales growth fall-off. AND FINALLY, I show you how to knock in different languages...

 

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Thursday 09/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US and Iran talk but industries react while the move splits opinion. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Constellation Brands suffers a revenue slide, petrol prices won't get back to normal for a while and UK house prices fall in March. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta releases an AI model, traders bet on a ceasefire, Britain breaks the solar energy record and supermarkets could add digital labels. AND FINALLY, I bring you an iconic scene from Titanic...

 

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Wednesday 08/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's a ceasefire but the impact from the Iran war persists while Trump backs Orbán and Vietnam swears in its most powerful leader. In BUSINESS TRENDS, carmakers increasingly eye a defence pivot, EV sales hit a high and hospitality faces a "permacrisis". In FINANCIALS NEWS, JPMorgan gets the OK for a tall tower, City firms report a rapid turnaround and raise the alarm over new rules. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ackman bids for Universal Music, Perplexity's revenues boom, there's speculation building about a Tesla/SpaceX merger and GoPro announces plans to cut 23% of its workforce. AND FINALLY, I bring you a clever retro dance...

 

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Tuesday 07/04/26

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In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens, Iran keeps attacking, Ukraine's drones limit Russia's oil windfall and we consider Britain's defences. In BUSINESS & INVESTMENT TRENDS, SMEs are to suffer the brunt of energy cost rises, new Rayner laws kick in, private equity buyouts fall, M&A megadeals face difficulties ahead and Jamie Dimon warns that private credit losses could exceed expectations. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, things are looking good for LG and Samsung, sales of used EVs in the US rise, fat jabs could result in more divorces and we look at AI bots as employers while concerns increase over stagflation potential. AND FINALLY, I bring you some French etiquette rules...

 

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Thursday 02/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see Trump's latest outbursts on the war, Hormuz as inspiration for China and prospects for gold. In UK CONSUMER NEWS, there are tough times ahead for mortgages and food prices. In TECH NEWS, Intel buys back its Irish chip plant, Amazon's in talks to buy Globalstar, the countdown starts for SpaceX's listing and Brits use social media less. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, new pharmaceutical tariffs are coming in the US, Eli Lilly gets important approval and the US Treasury wants to take a look at private credit. AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous omelette recipe...

 

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Wednesday 01/04/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest war developments and impact, Trump's domestic woes, Italy's decision to carry on with coal and the dire state of investment in the UK economy by British companies. In M&A AND FUND-RAISING NEWS, Q1 has proved to be stellar, Unilever combines its food business with McCormick, OpenAI raises $3bn from retail investors and Whoop hits a $10bn valuation. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, fuel surcharges are coming, food price rises won't come just yet, the UK minimum wage's effect apparently hasn't been that bad, hospitality job cuts look imminent, Marie Claire's publisher takes an AI tumble and Oracle cuts numbers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, there's more potential good news for Canary Wharf, UK house prices rise sharply and Nike falls. AND FINALLY, it's France vs Italy...

 

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Tuesday 31/03/26

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In WAR DEVELOPMENTS, Iran soldiers on while Trump makes more demands, the UK is to receive its last tanker of jet fuel and wealth managers come to the rescue. In WAR IMPACT NEWS, the IMF states the obvious, the war impact spreads to food, Asia turns to coal and Reeves pockets £20m a day from oil and gas-linked taxes. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at why coffee has been more expensive and why it's not going to get cheaper, UK mortgage approvals rise and Boohoo's turnaround is on track. AND FINALLY, I bring you Darth Vader in the canteen...

 

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Monday 30/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest developments, reactions and consequences of the war. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, there's good news on solid state batteries, bad news on UK charging points and scepticism surrounding VW's switch to bombs. In BUSINESS TRENDS, memory chip stocks weaken, social media faces a new environment, distressed debt funds target private credit and UK defence tech start-ups get antsy. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Eli Lilly signs a deal, M&S looks to crack America and we look at a social media account that exposes London property weaknesses. AND FINALLY, I bring you a 90s classic in 80s style...

 

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Friday 27/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war drags on, the impact grows and the Trump administration gets blocked from punishing Anthropic. In BUSINESS TRENDS, banks face down Iran, AI and private credit, UBS gates a big property fund and a European missile champion sees rising interest. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, consumers are spooked, England's housing is at its most "affordable" since 2015, OpenAI postpones another non-core project and Currys falls. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun challenge for the weekend...

 

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Thursday 26/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin rakes it in, we consider more war impact, UK inflation held steady, the government rebuffs Chinese investment and there's bad news for Reform UK. In TECH NEWS, Meta and Google are liable, UK iPhone users face age checks and SpaceX closes in on a flotation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest developments in the property market while Honda and Sony ditch plans for a car. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Gen Z bants...

 

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Wednesday 25/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump talks a good game, Iran allows some ships through the Strait, Canada and Norway mobilise, Meloni faces challenges and Denmark has a dilemma. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Millennium looks at quitting Dubai for Jersey, VW moves to shift manufacturing from cars to missile defence, Octopus Investments cuts back office staff and factory costs increase at their steepest rate since 1992. In TECH NEWS, Siemens plays down the importance of AI sovereignty, OpenAI abruptly ends its Disney deal, Arm is upbeat and Meta takes a couple of blows. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK backs a switch to electric trucks and vans, booming petrol prices drive demand for EVs and UK vets face a crackdown. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic telephone prank...

 

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Tuesday 24/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump gets contradicted, Cuba's on the horizon, economists differ on UK inflation prospects, the government reviews free childcare thresholds and ministers reject the idea of raising oil and gas production. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the war prompts helium rationing, calls for Nvidia to suspend Nvidia chip exports to China grow louder, EasyJet bookings fall, UK home insurers to lose out and companies will have to pay invoices sooner. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Estée Lauder talks to Puig, Danone buys Huel and Apollo is the latest company to cap withdrawals from its main private credit fund. AND FINALLY, I bring you an adrenaline rush and some chill-out music...

 

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Monday 23/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Iran developments and implications, Trump's ICE moves and legal actions, Starmer trying to sort the cost of living crisis, HMRC on returnees and France's right seeing a mixed reaction. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI says its wants to double its workforce, AI hallucinations worry users and we see how AI is reshaping law. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, global carmakers retreat, Poste Italiane bids for Telecom Italia and Singapore buys Access Self Storage. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cultural differences...

 

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Friday 20/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at more war developments and consequences as the Bank of England keeps rates on hold. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, JPMorgan goes all Big Brother, HSBC looks like it's going to swing the axe and UK pay growth shudders. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Bank of America makes a strange U-turn, AI continues to ruffle feathers, Tesla finally has a semi to be proud of, Uber does a big deal with Rivian and airlines advise early booking. AND FINALLY, I look at why we should be more French...

 

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Thursday 19/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on the war and the repercussions, the Fed keeps rates unchanged, economists raise UK inflation forecasts and the UK is to double steel tariffs. In TECH NEWS, Deezer fights AI fraud, PwC's boss gets punchy about partners who resist AI while the government does a U-turn for artists and AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, cruise bookings boom and Rolls-Royce becomes the latest carmaker to ditch electric targets. AND FINALLY, I bring you some tricky words...

 

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Wednesday 18/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump lashes out at Starmer, Takaichi is set for a meeting, the administration sees a big resignation and we see the latest consequences of the Iran war. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia is restarting chips to China, Swarmer skyrockets on its market debut, lenders struggle with mega data centre projects and Trustpilot sees profits boom. In UK PROPERTY NEWS, price gaps widen, new mortgage costs suffer from Trumpflation and the average age of first-time buyers hits 34. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kalshi faces criminal charges and Bentley cuts hundreds of jobs. AND FINALLY, we see Eddie Hall dancing...

 

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Tuesday 17/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump delays the China summit, threatens Cuba and his allies, Iran gets a windfall, the IEA considers releasing more oil, US shale producers are unmoved and BA cancels Dubai flights until the summer. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK unemployment could worsen, AI brain fry results in more stress and accountancy firms worry about the partnership pipeline. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nvidia remains bullish, the UK opens a flagship fusion project, we see whether the wait was worth it for Revolut, Dollar Tree sees sales growth and NCP goes bust. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fashion-forward Harry Potter...

 

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Monday 16/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump bandies about the threats again, oil continues to be problematic, war repercussions continue but China's economy rebounds. In CONSUMER NEWS, Starmer promises energy support, UK housing costs shoot up and we see how wealth taxes might not be the answer. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider the latest developments in tech, trading trends, supply chain issues and the advent of Joybuy. AND FINALLY, I bring you a new Ferrari unboxing...

 

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Friday 13/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on the war and the consequences while the US deepens tariff investigations and Canada announces Arctic military investment. In CAR NEWS, Rivian readies for an important moment, Lucid is to launch three new models and EV makers don't expect a sales boost. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Fed loosens capital requirements, investors ditch Fed rate-cut bets, AI transforms war, Tesla gets the OK to sell energy to British households and John Lewis pays its first annual staff bonus for four years. AND FINALLY, I bring you an excellent cover...

 

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Thursday 12/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the reaction and ongoing impact of the Iran war, the tariffs that just won't go away and US inflation. In BUSINESS TRENDS, warehouses are back in demand, Cliffwater becomes the latest private credit fund to cap payouts, a Goldman banker makes an embarrassing gaffe and Revolut finally gets a full UK banking licence. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Robert Walters sounds the alarm while Oracle and Atlassian make AI-related layoffs. AND FINALLY, I bring you some fantasy shoes!

 

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Wednesday 11/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war drags on, Reeves looks to protect households and Lammy's jury plan gets the OK. In TECH NEWS, Oracle reassures and Nvidia's boss advises non-tecchies to become plumbers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Dutch could give us the way forward for youth unemployment, competition eases for renters and VW plans more cuts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a longevity test...

 

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Tuesday 10/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, I bring you the latest developments on the Iran war and news of China's big surge in exports. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic sues the Pentagon, Microsoft adds Anthropic's AO models to Copilot and SoftBank's bet on OpenAI looks tricky. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, ex-Meta big hitters join Nscale and the Bank of England's resignation scheme proves to be popular. AND FINALLY, I introduce you to some very lucky pets...

 

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Monday 09/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran picks a new leader, Trump's still on the offensive, the world reacts, China consumer prices rise and the UK gets impacted. In TECH NEWS, KKR looks at selling a data centre cooling company, Samsung seeks out AI deals and London's mayor tries to woo Anthropic. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US unemployment rises, the UK job market flounders, Blackrock limits redemptions, Chinese carmakers take a bigger share of the UK market, car insurance bills look like they'll go up and we see the "buccaneer" sailing the Strait of Hormuz. AND FINALLY, I bring you a garlic tip...

 

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Friday 06/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest war developments and impact, Trump fires Noem, US states sue the administration and UK ministers talk about how to mitigate energy price rises. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic stays positive, Nvidia curtails H200 chip production and we consider the AI PR problem. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, prediction markets continue to gain ground, UK job markets see the longest run of staff cuts and PageGroup plummets. In AUTOMOTIVE-RELATED NEWS, BYD launches a new fast-charging battery, new cars sales hit a 20-year high, Nissan makes a threat and insurers brush off driverless concerns. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Jedi dog who uses The Force...

 

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Thursday 05/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see ongoing effects of the war in Iran, China sets its lowest growth target in decades, the EU gets inclusive, Anthropic has talks with the Pentagon, Trump suggests "PR help" with datacentres and crypto surges. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, hiring young people is to cost more and Britain's unemployment rate surpasses Italy's. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, there's hope for homebuilders, the student loans crisis hollows out uni towns and Morgan Stanley culls 2,500. AND FINALLY, I bring you some pasta expertise...

 

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Wednesday 04/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on Iran and the impact, Reeves announces the Spring Statement, Trump slags off Starmer and the DoJ fights back. In PRIVATE CREDIT & PREDICTION MARKETS NEWS, Blue Owl continues to slide, Polymarket sees more dodgy bets and DraftKings gets crafty. In M&A NEWS, All3Media and Banijay get together, foreign takeovers hit a four-year high and online marketplaces could provide rich pickings. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NewsCorp and Meta announce a tie-up and we look at why Jack Dorsey is really firing 40% of his staff, whether we've reached "peak Greggs" and landlords booting out tenants before new laws come in. AND FINALLY, I bring you a day-in-the-life of a "typical" Brit...

 

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Tuesday 03/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest developments in Iran, the reaction, consequences and OpenAI's push-back, Trump's law firm U-turn and France's offer. In INVESTMENT-RELATED NEWS, private credit goes down, AI poses risks for shadow banking, Modella looks to close more WH Smith stores, equity punks get wiped out and Goldman's former boss talks market crash. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD suffers, prediction markets could spell disaster, UK mortgage approvals fall while house prices rise and shop price inflation slows down. AND FINALLY, I bring you some puppy moments...

 

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Monday 02/03/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look what's going on in Iran and the implications as UK business and consumer confidence gets knocked. In EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, the mood in Amazon gets tricky and South Korea looks to bring in foreign workers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, DeepSeek is to launch its newest model, Japanese retailers count the cost of the Chinese tourist boycott, we see boozy opportunities for Reeves and John Lewis considers buying back supermarkets. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual way to cook Carbonara...

 

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Friday 27/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, a nuclear fusion start-up wins state backing, green power causes earthquakes in Cornwall and Oxford Street's going to get pedestrianised. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, over 900 legal challenges over tariffs get unleashed, private credit has a wobble, prediction markets hit gambling companies, UK car production drops, Lloyds stops people opening bank accounts and US consumers feel relieved while UK consumers don't. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Anthropic feels the pressure, Dell's Q4 sales jump, Duolingo shifts, Block faces huge change, Ocado plans a cull, Paramount gets Warner Bros Discovery, WPP's boss announces and overhaul and the prem goes streaming. AND FINALLY, I bring you the official baguette rules...

 

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Thursday 26/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US has a blip, traders look for the next trade, UK military spending won't hit target, UK house price bunching occurs and Engie buys UK Power Networks. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, VW wants to be Europe's self-driving champion and Aston Martin is going to cut a fifth off its workforce. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Diageo slides and Sharp's Brewery is to close. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nvidia has another blockbuster quarter, John Lewis scraps its rental homes plans and HSBC gives out bigger bonuses. AND FINALLY, I bring you some heart-warming moments...

 

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Wednesday 25/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, TWall Street recovers but tech companies are forced to think, Trump drones on, Hegseth threatens and Reeves aims to bore everyone. In INVESTMENT NEWS, biotech M&A looks likely, Paramount's new bid could be tempting and Meta does a deal with AMD while Wayve and Stripe raise money. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest in employment, attractions of buying property and Novo Nordisk's bid to stem the slide. AND FINALLY, I bring you something creative with oranges...

 

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Tuesday 24/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump tariffs proceed unabated, markets react, World Liberty's stablecoin is attacked and Panama switches canal ports control. In EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, UK unemployment looks set to rise, young and low earners fall behind and the HR sector gets criticism. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Uber keeps pushing robotaxis, Novo Nordisk takes a hit and AI datacentres look like they could double our energy use. AND FINALLY, I bring you a unusual musical interlude...

 

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Monday 23/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest developments in the Middle East, Trump tariffs after the Supreme Court decision and rare earths. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, China overtakes the US for Germany, Canada's retail sales rise, consultancies look set to benefit from the AI boom, Gen Z prenups are on the up, WorkTok films gain popularity and job vacancies drop. In INVESTMENT NEWS, European stocks see a big inflow but PE firms struggle to offload China assets. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, British factories pay almost double the amount for electricity as their French cousins, scaffolder shortages are a headache and Lambo literally pulls the plug on an all-electric supercar. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make cream cheese...

 

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Friday 20/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens Iran, has a crypto bash at Mar-a-Lago and is about to offer up a way for Brits to bypass online safety laws while Repsol aims to triple oil output. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, chicken welfare is dropped by big names, prediction markets hit gambling stocks, concerts are the hot ticket and Accenture links promotions to AI usage. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia and OpenAI amend their $100bn deal, Meta cuts staff stock awards and Hyundai takes on Tesla. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nestlé plans to exit ice cream, Depop is sold to eBay, Bank of America commits to private credit lending, Klarna tanks and Amazon overtakes Walmart. AND FINALLY, I bring you some clever designs...

 

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Thursday 19/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see Trump push-back, progress for Carney, Lagarde's plan and falling UK inflation. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, ministers consider slowing down the minimum wage plans, a City law firm uses an AI chatbot to choose candidates, inner London house prices fall and credit card spending is on the up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, research says plug-in hybrids burn way more fuel than we thought, UCL students win compensation, British grads face big student loan repayment hikes and the UK is to clamp down on tech companies while a British researcher aims to raise $1bn for his start-up. AND FINALLY, I show you what you need to do to protect yourself from polar bears...

 

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Wednesday 18/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump blames the US consumer protection agency for high prices, Japan plans big US investments and Rheinmetall wins in Italy. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK unemployment hits a new high and it's particularly hard on young people while John Lewis gives its staff a pay rise. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia gets a Meta megadeal, Perplexity ditches advertising, Toto could be the next AI play and Raspberry Pi shares surge. AND FINALLY, I bring you an impressive kitchen island...

 

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Tuesday 17/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed looks to boost mortgage lending, Starmer makes another U-turn and looks to accelerate defence spending while rising gold prices force unusual action. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, EU cross-border banking deals jump, Goldman Sachs ditches DEI criteria for its board, UK bosses worry about workers' rights reforms and household debt surges. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, US carmakers worry about Chinese competition, the EU tries to protect European EVs and VW aims to cut costs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK bank bosses talk about a Visa/Mastercard alternative, Hapag-Lloyd buys rival Zim, landlord exodus from buy-to-let slows down and Topshop returns to the high street. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual and tricky-looking race...

 

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Monday 16/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump plans to roll back some tariffs, US companies jack up prices, Canada shifts away from American manufacturers and Swiss companies moan about their strengthening currency. In TECH NEWS, the US military is rumoured to have used Anthropic's Claude in Venezuela, Amazon's AI spend is thought to be about catch-up, OpenAI hires another AI founder, the UK looks to tighten online safety laws and a KPMG partner gets fined over using AI. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, we look at the evolution of work, Britain's youth unemployment and PwC's graduate recruitment trends. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers take an EV hit, Uber enters new markets, the weight-loss race looks like it's getting a boost, UK house prices level off and BrewDog puts itself up for sale. AND FINALLY, I bring you a novel version of Crazy Frog...

 

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Friday 13/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's been busy, the UK barely posts growth and sugar prices are pressured by weight-loss jabs. In TECH NEWS, US stocks drop, the AI contagion hits property services and Anthropic raises $30bn. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Schroders agrees to a takeover and Clear Street postpones its IPO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, L’Oréal sees improvement in the US and China, Pinterest falls and we see why life feels unaffordable at the moment. AND FINALLY, I bring you some insane flight bookings...

 

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Thursday 12/02/26

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Zelenskyy gets pressure to hold elections, the House of Representatives overturns Trump's tariffs on Canada, the US adds more jobs in January, China eyes the Arctic, Switzerland is to hold a population vote and nickel prices jump. In TECH NEWS, Apple faces new tensions, Russia blocks WhatsApp, Musk overhauls xAI leadership, Mistral sees revenues boom, the AI contagion spreads and a secretive British AI chip start-up raises $220m. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, KraftHeinz puts the brakes on, Heineken makes job cuts and Oatly is banned from using the word "milk" in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, McDonald's performs well, Ford falls behind, the UK housing market shows signs of recovery and AstraZeneca gains ground. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual musicians...

 

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