In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US and Iran sign a deal, the Fed keeps rates unchanged, UK inflation stays steady and Makerfield happens today. In TECH NEWS, Amodei urges G7 leaders to be united, SpaceX's Cursor acquisition could be a major boost, AI medical tools equal or surpass doctors, money keeps pouring in for data centres and Bezos backs a Cambridge AI start-up. In MEDIA NEWS, the social media ban could give digital advertising a £1.3bn hit and the new BBC boss announces job cuts while he's on holiday. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JLR has America ambitions, Drastic Dave gets the axe out and Chinese universities climb the rankings. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ultimate gym bro...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran claims victory, oil goes below $80 and renewables get a boost. In TECH NEWS, the Anthropic debacle gets discussed, France's spy agency replaces Palantir, SpaceX is now bigger than Amazon and buys Cursor while Snap launches Specs. In CAR NEWS, the defence angle might not save the makers, BMW cuts guidance, JLR's in trouble again and Rivian lays of hundreds. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, PE bosses warn of AI threats, Rathbones bombs, Yum sells Pizza Hut, Kingsmill gets the OK for Big Bread. AND FINALLY, I bring you the King of Carbonara...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, an Iran/US deal is reached, markets expect US interest rate rises, Venezuelans go off Trump, the UK economy contracts, Starmer looks ready to backtrack on EV targets and announce an "Australia plus" ban on social media and we see the latest on energy. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX booms and Anthropic has a nightmare. In RETAIL NEWS, Cotswold Company sees record sales, retailers criticise the government and Sigma Healthcare pulls out of Boots acquisition talks. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, overseas buyers buy into the UK, Vistry's having a 'mare and the Item Club forecasts a prolonged housing market slowdown. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of music to start the week...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, an Iran/US deal is reached, markets expect US interest rate rises, Venezuelans go off Trump, the UK economy contracts, Starmer looks ready to backtrack on EV targets and announce an "Australia plus" ban on social media and we see the latest on energy. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX booms and Anthropic has a nightmare. In RETAIL NEWS, Cotswold Company sees record sales, retailers criticise the government and Sigma Healthcare pulls out of Boots acquisition talks. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, overseas buyers buy into the UK, Vistry's having a 'mare and the Item Club forecasts a prolonged housing market slowdown. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of music to start the week...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump claims to be close to a deal with Iran, Yellen warns over US debt, the ECB raises interest rates, Starmer faces more issues, gold hits a low and industrial metals prices stay strong. In TECH NEWS, some company called SpaceX has its massive IPO and Bezos predicts that AI will herald "golden ages". In LEISURE NEWS, ITV expects a World Cup advertising bonanza, prediction market footie flutters hit $2bn, the Emirates offers incentives to fly and Wizz Air makes UK threats. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CLSA is to disappear and LIV events look tricky. AND FINALLY, I bring you a horse playing the drums in a bathtub...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US attacks Iran again, Trump says "I love the inflation" and threatens not to renew the trade deal with Canada and Mexico, China orders less oil and US tech stocks fall. In MANUFACTURING NEWS, Lockheed Martin can't make promises, Ukraine builds a cheap Patriot alternative, MHI has backlog problems, Mercedes-Benz partners up with Tytan, China's cleantech industry gets a Trump boost and BYD aims to become the world's biggest car firm. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic releases a "safe" version of Mythos, Oracle outlines a $70bn datacentre spend, tin gets hot and the Met warns over the Palantir rejection. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Fraser's offers to buy Hugo Boss, Neura raises $1.4bn, WH Smith's nightmare continues, estate agents get more positive, Fuller's hopes for a decent summer and supermarkets are left hungry by weight-loss jabs. AND FINALLY, I bring you a sassy waitress...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US launches strikes on Iran, the NASDAQ loses ground, China factory gate prices rise, Reeves moots the possibility of tax rises to fund defence spending and Starmer gets feisty. In M&A NEWS, GSK announces a big acquisition, VodafoneThree eyes TalkTalk and Boots might ditch the IPO and sell itself. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX edges closer, we see the more unusual beneficiaries of AI, Palantir sues Khan and Brussels tells Meta to open up WhatsApp. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Renault puts a cap on defence revenues, Wayve eyes London, GM makes moves in batteries and Airbus has a plan to rescue the fighter jet programme. AND FINALLY, I show you the proper way to open champagne - and the fun way...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Israel and Iran stop counterstrikes, Berlin ditches the Franco-German fighter jet project, Switzerland weighs up a Franco-Italian tie-up, the Pentagon put Alibaba, Baidu and BYD back on the blacklist, Trump's $100k visa fee is blocked and Reeves pushes companies to use AI. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, China's silver economy booms, European drivers cut back on fuel use and Campbell's sales drop while Meta launches the "Workforce Academy" and Wix.com cuts 20% of its workforce. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, OpenAI decides to do an IPO, university endowments look set to do well from SpaceX, Tate & Lyle agrees to the Ingredion takeover, Intesa bids for Monte dei Paschi and software buyout deals collapse. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple unveils Siri AI, Apollo and Blackstone raise $35bn in chip financing, Brazil looks to break China's rare earth dominance and AstraZeneca has good news on an anti-obesity drug. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of unusual piano playing...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Israel attacks Iran and oil prices rise, Trump pressures Warsh and ministers are told to cut budgets to boost defence spending but the national debt is huge. In INVESTMENT & BUSINESS TRENDS, it looks like we could be at the beginning of an investment super-cycle, South Korea's index weakens on a tech sell-off, air fare rises are likely, British businesses hope for a World Cup boost and some discount retailer go off the boil. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX signs a deal to lease capacity to Google, OpenAI plans its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, EU attempts to resist US tech dominance could fall flat and we look at the UK's reliance on Palantir. In EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION NEWS, Walmart tries to reassure its workers, UK employers are hiring more temps, employees are going freelance, a US law firm offers newly-quals £189k and uni fees for overseas students are sky-rocketing. AND FINALLY, I give you some treadmill ideas...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Hizbollah rejects the ceasefire, the US plans to cut commitment to NATO, we look at why the Gulf states and Ukraine need each other, Burnham confirms his intention to replace Starmer and Bitcoin drops. In RETAILER & CONSUMER TRENDS, Lululemon cuts its outlook, US apparel retailers suffer from the effects of weight loss drugs, UK car sales hit a high, weak beer sales boom and Amazon does ultra-fast deliveries in the UK. In TECH NEWS, the US NSA uses Mythos, Kirkland & Ellis works with Palantir and Goldman Sachs predicts massive revenue growth for SpaceX. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's clampdown hits UK banks, Blackstone caps withdrawals, the World Cup offers betting opportunities and private schools in England lose pupils. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of music to end the week...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Israel and Lebanon agree to a ceasefire, Putin relies on India, Bessent dismisses inflation as a blip, Trump tries tariffs again, the UK government puts money in the pot for Universal Studios, Gulf states talk oil pipelines and BP considers quitting the North Sea. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX aims for a $1.8tn valuation, everyone wonders what's going on with OpenAI, Google increases the size of its raise, Meta bets on AI agents, Broadcom craters and mobile gaming companies hit out at Brussels. In EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION NEWS, the number of UK workless households hits a new high, online ads for UK starter jobs halve and it turns out that a number of UK unis almost ran out of cash last year. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Saudi wealth fund goes local and Nissan signs a deal with China's Chery. AND FINALLY, I show you what can happen when you say "yes"...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, tetchiness rages between the US and Iran, buoyant US markets mask what's underneath, gold becomes the world's top reserve asset, UK government borrowing is higher than expected and MPs don't want Palantir. In IPO NEWS, Chinese investors could be locked out of the SpaceX IPO, analysts question SpaceX's valuation and fears rise over a dotcom bubble 2.0. In TECH NEWS, Trump signs an AI vetting order, the US datacentre build-out falls behind schedule, Anthropic expands Mythos access, Microsoft releases more models and Google's equity raise adds to the tech money vacuum. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the IT consulting share price collapse continues, buy-to-let lending drops, crypto tech could transform property buying and working from home proves to be another factor at play in youth unemployment. AND FINALLY, I bring you some kitchen entertainment...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest Trump war negotiation claims, he drops his "anti-weaponization" fund, Frederiksen gets a third term and the new Hungarian PM does some spring cleaning. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, the OECD concludes that Chinese firms benefit hugely from state subsidies, the M&S chairman makes observations regarding growth prospects, around 20% of young people are expected to be unemployed next year and confidence in degrees hits a record low. In TECH NEWS, Florida sues OpenAI and Altman, Alphabet sells stock to raise cash for AI, Anthropic files for an IPO and offers EU access to Mythos, Nvidia unveils a "superchip", young people are lukewarm about AI, estate agents using AI get in trouble and Tencent closes in on an AI agent. In M&A NEWS,Castlelake wants easyJet, People Inc offers to buy the rest of MGM Resorts and General Mills sells Häagen-Dazs ice cream outlets in China. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun car journey...

In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, robotaxis continue to spread across the US, Accenture UK's boss says that most businesses haven't yet profited from AI, hospitality bosses blame higher taxes for the youth jobs crisis and Bain, BCG and Alvarez say they are actively hiring grads. In INVESTMENT NEWS, Wall Street bulls brush off bubble concerns, Berkshire Hathaway looks to buy home builder Taylor Morrison, investors manoeuvre ahead of SpaceX's IPO and a jamming-resistant radio maker seeks a buyer. In TECH NEWS, SoftBank overtakes Toyota and pledges to build Europe's biggest AI facility in France while Intel aims to take on Nvidia with a new AI chip. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China provides a real boost for activewear and UK house prices are on track to fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you an Air Jordan burrito...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Netanyahu orders troops to take control of 70% of Gaza, Washington is supposedly nearing a ceasefire deal and Chevron's CEO warns of oil price rises to come. In TECH NEWS, we see how the AI boom has powered stock markets, Musk undermines his own deal, Anthropic's latest funding puts it ahead of OpenAI, Amazon ditches its AI leaderboard and Kirkland & Ellis decides to make its own AI tech. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Fertitta buys Caesars, FN Browning buys Accuracy International and Oura launches Ring 5 ahead of an IPO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, construction in London falls way short of target, buyers still like seaside locations, one in seven uni grads are NEETS and Temu gets a €200m fine. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing dance...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US strikes Iran, oil prices rise and a global recession is on the cards. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK consumers face higher prices, Lidl overtakes Morrisons, Waitrose steps up its game and Modella Capital buys Flying Tiger. In TECH NEWS, China overhauls its surveillance network, the EU pushes for tech sovereignty, Robinhood unleashes AI chatbots and employees go tokenmaxxing. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, consulting faces an AI reckoning, Canada does a German LNG deal and Newcleo goes public via the SPAC route. AND FINALLY, I bring you the cutest thing you'll see today...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, back-channel Iran talks continue, Trump wins again, the UK imposes sanctions on a crypto exchange and BP kicks out its chair. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Samsung workers negotiate a massive bonus, ByteDance does its best to stop its AI team from leaving, AI hiring tools are flawed, Manchester uni makes a promise and Next's boss warns about the major drop in entry-level jobs. In TECH NEWS, Spotify's boss defends AI music, Xiaomi's profit weakens and Pinsent Masons gets punished for an AI error. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AI consultants want to eat the Big Four's lunch, Ferrari's new EV takes a lot of criticism, Eli Lilly buys vaccine developers and B&Q hopes for heatwave gains. AND FINALLY, I bring you an alien pool...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on the war, the ongoing energy shock and Reeves' appeal to "buy British". In UK EMPLOYMENT NEWS, long-term unemployment hits a ten-year high, workers hang on to jobs, UK universities reduce headcount while hauliers, hotels and farms are "in survival mode". In TECH NEWS, the AI IPO boom is coming, SpaceX launches the redesigned Starship, AI guardrails get compromised, Meta wants Apple to bear the age check burden and McKinsey is being forced to rethink pricing because of AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, geothermal power gets a boost, Ferrari launches its first EV, Uber considers a higher bid for Delievery Hero and bank lending to UK businesses hits an almost 30-year low. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Scottish songs...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Russia suffers, Erdoğan tightens his grip, Saudi Arabia reins in superfluous investment, the UK government gives and takes and Trump postpones an AI order. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, UK business activity drops, Investec makes a private bank push, Walmart spots a pattern and UK consumer confidence rises. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Wall Street tech IPOs are about to suck in loads of money, SpaceX postpones a key launch and Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Puig. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Spotify targets superfans, Stellantis plans a slew of launches, Deckers benefits from Hoka demand, a Swiss battery developer uses UK tech and Khan blocks the Palantir deal with the Met. AND FINALLY, I show you what it's like to be Britney Spears' keyboard player...

In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, the oil price falls, India's Modi has to let the Iran impact filter through, UK inflation slows, Reeves abandons supermarket price caps but promises free bus rides, Starmer ditches the fuel duty increase and eases Russian oil sanctions while confirming a Gulf deal. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia knocks it out of the park, SpaceX releases its IPO prospectus and OpenAI moves towards flotation while Meta and Intuit make big cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Urban Outfitters and Target put in decent performances, M&S still has some convincing to do and UK midcaps look ripe for mergers. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting day with an MJ lookalike...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Xi-Putin summit kicks off, the Trumps get immunity and eliminate critics, the US cuts troop numbers in Europe, other countries get inspired by Iran, Reform chooses a candidate to fight Burnham and Shell urges Labour to reopen the North Sea. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, consumers continue to face rising costs, UK unemployment rises, the NHS looks to cut recruitment and use AI more while accountants are more interested in AI specialists than auditors. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Chanel goes positive on China and Dr Martens stages a turnaround. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, SpaceX's IPO feeds the hype, Google announces the release of smart glasses and Monzo aims for European expansion. AND FINALLY, I bring you a contender sport for the Olympics...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US eases Russian oil sanctions, Xi prepares to meet Putin and the UK leadership debacle continues. In M&A NEWS, NextEra is to buy Dominion Energy in a whopping $67bn deal, Anglo American strikes a $3.9bn deal, Uber keeps its options open regarding Delivery Hero and Google teams up with Blackstone. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Britons are most concerned about inflation, Reeves moves to cancel the planned fuel duty rise, youth unemployment levels fall to Covid era levels and Standard Chartered announces job cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Anthropic is to brief the Financial Stability Board, Musk loses to Altman, Halifax's brand could disappear and Ryanair shares drop. AND FINALLY, I bring you another example of El Estepario Siberiano's genius...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China's industrial production slows, Gulf freight rates rise, Xi and Trump make some progress, the UK nears a trade deal with Gulf states, the UK leadership battle hots up, a full-blown energy crisis approaches and Spain takes a turn. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, UK firms stop investing and hiring while JLR and GM turn to military trucks. In PROPERTY NEWS, it turns out that we have the highest property taxes and amateur property investors are getting pushed out. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese AI groups overtake US rivals, Publicis makes a $2.2bn deal and 90% of financial influencer posts offer "low quality" advice. AND FINALLY, I bring you some astute observations...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Washington hosts Lebanon/Israel talks, Warsh gets the Fed job, US markets remain impervious and Japan's markets benefit, China's fuel exports fail to rebound, the UK economy has an unexpected bounce and Starmer faces a Burnham-shaped leadership challenge. In LUXURY & RETAIL NEWS, LVMH sells off Marc Jacobs, Burberry returns to familiar territory, Landsec is bullish about occupancy levels and Boots gets a new boss. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS,Ford surges and JLR's annual profits all but disappear. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest from Klarna and Revolut, Hargreaves Lansdown has a trim and Anthropic looks at an impressive valuation. AND FINALLY, I bring you some important life hacks...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Starmer faces more challenges, the King's Speech set out the government's roadmap, Farage faces an enquiry and we await the outcome of the Xi/Trump summit. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, restaurant businesses try to adapt to a GLP-1 world, StubHub hits Q1 profits, Tui prays for bad weather, Cisco announces AI-related job cuts and a Chinese court provides and interesting precedent. In CAR NEWS, Xpeng talks to VW about buying a factory in Europe and Nissan talks to rivals about sharing its space. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Citadel tells researchers to relocate, the FCA pushes private credit groups and UK estate agents get gloomy. AND FINALLY, I bring you the mystery of the missing hummus...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran expands the scope of the war, Russia buts growth forecasts, Starmer survives (for now) and US inflation jumps. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Stellantis and Ford adapt, Panasonic's battery business gets a Tesla boost and Tesla invests in its German factory. In CONSUMER & PROPERTY NEWS, Britons change holiday plans, Greggs raises prices, UK homes stay on the market longer, new builds drop and Canary Wharf returns to profit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, eBay rejects the takeover offer, private credit concerns impact Blue Owl, Walmart makes layoffs, Nike loses out in China and we see whether we've seen the last of the Manus wheeze. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Ninja Warrior kitchen set-up...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's nothing doing in the war, an FCC Commissioner identifies a witch hunt, Starmer tries to cling on, UK borrowing costs rise, Ramaphosa fights impeachment, coal shipments jump and Saudi Aramco warns about fuel stocks. In CAR NEWS, BYD does well abroad but its domestic woes continue, pure EV sales rise and Lotus throws a lifeline. In LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, airlines cut prices, Heathrow passenger numbers fall, Asos shares rise and Shein fights Temu. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the NHS looks like it'll give Palantir contractors "unlimited access", AI agent dangers increase, the chicken king raises prices and Eon offers to buy Ovo. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of unusual gym inspo...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran responds badly, Trump hands China a big opportunity, LNG could be Trump's next anti-Europe weapon, Starmer fights for his life and Saudi Aramco profits boom. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, consumers face tougher times, off-plan home sales languish, the UK is forecast to shed jobs and more Gen Zs become content creators. In MONEY RAISING NEWS, Lime files for an IPO while Anthropic and Helsing see higher valuations. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, European carmakers take a hit, Nintendo raises Switch 2 prices and Modella Capital has plans for WH Smith. AND FINALLY, I bring you some nifty finger dancing...

In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, the war rumbles on, Trump's 10% global tariff is ruled illegal, Wall Street's rebound comes courtesy of a few major winners, Labour loses out big time, climate campaigners slam Shell and BP plans to further distance itself from the green agenda. In TECH NEWS, the sector rally powers hedge fund gains, the IMF warns about new AI models, Meta sues Ofcom, Toss expounds the benefits of FacePay, Ramp raises funds and Cloudflare says it'll cut jobs. In GAMBLING NEWS, Kalshi's valuation quadruples, Polymarket does more questionable stuff and Paddy Power's owner threatens to quit London. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great excuse for being late to work...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, déjà vu kicks in on the war and the consequences continue. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Samsung hits $1tn, Arm forecasts big sales, DeepSeek approach a $45bn valuation, SpaceX rents capacity to Anthropic and Disney sees revenue growth. In HIGH STREET & RETAIL NEWS, JD Wetherspoon has another profit warning, TSB is to disappear, WH Smith Stores face closure and Joybuy makes progress in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Airbus gets a big order, Morgan Stanley offers spot crypto trading, DoorDash grows its customer base, Novo Nordisk gets another bite and landlords suffer. AND FINALLY, I show you the downside of interrupting "cheese reflection" time in France...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, "Project Freedom" hits a bump, Modi returns to dominance, the UK's long-term borrowing costs reach a high, oil reserves plunge and Norway plans to reopen three gasfields. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, UK EV sales boom, Nissan moves to close a Sunderland production line and Toyota goes electric. In TECH NEWS, Google, xAI and Microsoft come to an agreement, AMD beats forecasts, Meta gets sued and plans an advanced "agentic" AI assistant while Apple reaches a $250m settlement. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest challenges for consumers, job seekers and travellers while LVMH plans to slim down, HSBC's profits fall, Vodafone takes control and Tinder recovers. AND FINALLY, Carter shows us how to make millionaire's shortbread...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest war developments and impact, China builds soft power, Putin tightens his security, Starmer remains defiant and the Trump crypto venture fights back. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, UK goods exports haven't recovered, Australia does trade deals, UK hospitality adapts, UK retail space shrinks, and pressures on UK consumers shift. In TECH NEWS, Palantir beats forecasts, Celonis bids to take Palantir on and Nintendo's disappointing run continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GameStop bids for eBay, Rheinmettal disappoints, the accountancy gravy train experiences leaves on the line and Just Eat couriers launch a legal action. AND FINALLY, I show you how to level up your beans-on-toast game...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest war developments and consequences, US GDP bounces back and stocks hit record highs, Trump drops scotch tariffs, the ECB and BoE keep rates unchanged and oil companies are having another look at Venezuela. In TECH NEWS, Apple sees booming sales, Huawei sees surging chip sales, Sandisk and Western Digital see higher profits, Zuck justifies the gloom, calls to ban Palantir in Australia grow louder, Roblox cuts outlook and Synthesia's chief warns against "AI sloppification". In CAR NEWS, VW looks to cut production in Europe while Rivian boosts capacity. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Polymarket bets look dodgy, Eli Lilly's profits more than double, "Ozempic breath" fuels breath mint demand and Premier Inn closes Beefeater and Brewers Fayre. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual version of "Wrecking Ball"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...