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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 02/02/23

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Fed raises US interest rates and we take a closer look at the EU vs US subsidies situation, how the IMF has a history of getting forecasts wrong and a few challenges facing Shell and BP. In EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, US workers return to office, there are headcount reductions at PayPal, FedEx and Rivian while in the UK we see mortgage overpayments, weaker property prices and the ongoing battle in UK supermarkets. In TECH NEWS, a US chipmaker plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany, Intel cuts back and OpenAI offers a new subscription plan while Meta has a good day, YouTube takes on TikTok and Darktrace tries to fend of scepticism. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Adani calls off its share sale and Peloton pedals towards recovery. AND FINALLY, I bring you a new discovery (for me, anyway!)...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 01/02/23

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In MACRO, CRYPTO & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Chinese manufacturing declines, the UK goes ahead with crypto regulation and UK companies fail at a rapid rate. In STREAMING & TECH NEWS, Spotify adds new users, Universal Music looks to review the streaming model, Snap warns of a hit and Darktrace dives. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, GM's Q4 profit booms, Lotus aims for a SPAC-backed IPO and bidders emerge for Britishvolt. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, stealth taxes hit the wealthy, mortgage demand weakens, food price inflation is difficult to digest, Pets at Home does well, Tesco buys Paperchase and announces big changes while Wickes puts in a solid performance.AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting specialist spa...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 31/01/23

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In MACRO NEWS, we look at interest rate trends, IMF forecasts, China's rebound, the EU's plans to relax state aid, Germany in a pickle and a downer for the UK. In EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, Big Tech gets brutal, Philips cuts deep, US consumers get nervous, there's bad news for JD Sports and Paperchase while Lidl commits to spending on UK suppliers. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Renault and Nissan recalibrate, Ford goes on the warpath with its Mach-E and there's more pain for Arrival. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see weaker chip demand, Musk taking on PayPal, Baidu going ChatGPT, a broccoli-harvesting robot and Ryanair's success.AND FINALLY, I bring you broccoli-washing and the consequences of a dry January...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 30/01/23

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In MACRO, ENERGY & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, anticipation increases ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision this week, power stations make record gains, Russia's war speeds up the shift to renewables and BP cuts long term forecasts while we consider China's reopening, the increase in UK profit warnings and the bursting of the podcast bubble. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, UK homes cut streaming services last year, flat searches become more popular, online returns rose and Frasers offers credit. In TECH NEWS, it's a big week for Big Tech results, chip exports to China tighten and we consider a break-up of Google's ad business. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the future for EVs, why Britishvolt failed and what that means for subsidies, Adani's response and Flybe's cancellation.AND FINALLY, I bring you a jacket potato hack...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 27/01/23

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US GDP growth beats forecasts, UK productivity loses momentum, National Grid stands down, Shell reviews its energy supply business and bitcoin is attacked while Tesla suffers losses. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, LVHM and Diageo toast success, Wizz Air takes off, rents reach new highs, Asda and Morrisons have a rough ride, Hasbro and SAP announce job cuts while Airbus and Chipotle hire big. In TECH NEWS, Intel has weak guidance and BuzzFeed is to use ChatGPT for content creation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NatWest and TSB have contrasting fortunes while European defence firms brace for orders.AND FINALLY, I bring you top tips on how to win on the claw machine and how to do pasta right...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/01/23

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In MACRO, OIL & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, UK inflation falls, the dollar weakens, Erdogan calls for an early election in Turkey, Harbour Energy cuts jobs and the IEA predicts big oil demand while we look at trends in gambling, plastics and UK real estate. In RETAIL NEWS, US retail sales fall, Shein might take a hit, WH Smith and Currys do well while Burberry, Cartier and Aspinal have differing fortunes and Cazoo's chief steps down after massive failure. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Renault and Nissan reset, China takes on Didi, Britishvolt gets some interest and Microsoft cuts 10,000. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Quavers superfan and a Google dog guide...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/01/23

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the UK's public sector borrowing sets a new record and oilfield services companies feel a boom. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, US companies shed temps and 3M cuts manufacturing jobs while Chinese save, UK consumers return to the high street and first-time buyers group together. Consumers spend at Primark, Marston's and Saga. In TECH NEWS, Google is taken to task over its ad dominance, Microsoft has better than expected results and there's a tech Trojan horse in our midst. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Tesla considers an expansion while used Model 3 prices in the UK fall, India's EV market gets into gear and Elliott tries its hand in Japan. AND FINALLY, I bring you paprika and how to choose decent prosecco...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 24/01/23

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In TECH NEWS, Microsoft confirms big investment in ChatGPT maker, Salesforce gets a feisty investor, Spotify axes 600 jobs, Strava goes shopping and Arm puts the pressure on. In REAL ESTATE TRENDS, we see a rise in cash buyers, more equity release and Redrow goes full-on heat pump. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Japanese convenience stores get a revival and Fuller's has a profit warning. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, rural China runs short of Covid drugs, QIA doubles its slice of Credit Suisse and Ford targets job cuts. AND FINALLY, I take you on the path to crispy bacon...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 23/01/23

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, economists think the eurozone will avoid recession, differ on how deep ours will be and coal power stations roar back to life. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft looks set for disappointing results and ChatGPT passes an MBA exam. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Japan gets a pay rise, Netflix considers a free ad-supported membership, Tesla's price cuts pressure rivals and Kia reckons affordable EVs aren't possible. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Citadel breaks records, bankers brace for impact and pharmas snap up real estate. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bearded man with unusual "talents"...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 20/01/23

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In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, Xi Jinping is warned about super-spreading, central bankers talk higher rates for longer and Bailey emphasises likelihood of recession while we see why Harbour Energy is affected by the windfall taxes, the failure of Genesis and the possible rebirth of FTX. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, mortgages get harder, shoppers get nervous, AJ Bell brings in the customers, Dunelm delights but Doc Martens and Boohoo suffer, Hotel Choc wants to expand and we look at employment trends in tech and law. In NEW INNOVATIONS NEWS, a hydrogen-powered test flight completes and artists take on AI. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES NEWS, KKR curbs redemptions, Netflix's co-founder steps down, Deliveroo eyes profit and Informa is back in business. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best electric blankets...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 19/01/23

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In MACRO, OIL & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, UK inflation falls, the dollar weakens, Erdogan calls for an early election in Turkey, Harbour Energy cuts jobs and the IEA predicts big oil demand while we look at trends in gambling, plastics and UK real estate. In RETAIL NEWS, US retail sales fall, Shein might take a hit, WH Smith and Currys do well while Burberry, Cartier and Aspinal have differing fortunes and Cazoo's chief steps down after massive failure. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Renault and Nissan reset, China takes on Didi, Britishvolt gets some interest and Microsoft cuts 10,000. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Quavers superfan and a Google dog guide...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 18/01/23

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the IMF gets optimistic (and FMs agree with them!), Europe appeals to the US, Scholz says Germany will avoid recession and Total coughs up. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK wages continue to lag inflation while Ocado, THG and Paperchase have a 'mare, HSBC cuts mortgage rates and Crest talks its own book. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs sees its profits drop, Morgan Stanley edges ahead, Citi gets tough and Wise suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, social media bosses could face jail, Twitter's in a pickle, Microsoft plans layoffs whilst getting positive about OpenAI and Britishvolt falls into administration. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most epic breakfast in bed...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 17/01/23

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In MACRO & HOUSEHOLD ENERGY NEWS NEWS, China's GDP weakens and its population shrinks, Yellen plans an African trip, Turkey tries to reassure NATO, UK inflation could drop sharply (but it's already taken its toll) and British Gas goes on the heat pump offensive. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft considers a $10bn bet on AI, Didi benefits from the thaw and TikTok looks to rejig its US business. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, US companies are slowing price hikes, EVs now make up 10% of new car sales, Fortum's returns to profit and Reiss spruces up nicely. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Russians buy Dubai, buyers still pay for eco-offices and the old John Lewis in Birmingham gets a new lease of life. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very small "apartment" and a loveable pet duck...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 16/01/23

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In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, company valuations fall, Bayer looks to the US and commercial construction rates hit highest levels in twenty years. In CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, home buyers return and BNPL demand booms while M&S opens more stores, FatFace has a strong Christmas and Matalan's lenders take ownership. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Credit Suisse cuts 10% of European investment bankers and London law firms resort to unusual tactics to get staff into offices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, social media platforms brace for age checks and UK anti-protest measures look set to tighten. AND FINALLY, I bring you some "banished" words and phrases...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 😱 13/01/23

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation slows, the US and Japan expand their security alliance while Biden gets in trouble, the Bank of England makes money from Truss and we see developments in energy, commodities and the latest in crypto. In RETAIL NEWS, Tesco, M&S and Very have a strong Christmas while Asos and Halfords face issues. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Persimmon slows the pace, Savills sees a buoyant top end and a mortgage crunch looms. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, TSMC is cautious, PC sales fall, Tesla cuts prices in the US and HBO Max ups its prices. AND FINALLY, I bring you Waitrose vs Warburtons: the crumpet wars (there's no contest in my book)...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 12/01/23

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In ENERGY, MINING & OIL NEWS, Sweden aims to change the rules, UK wind power generation hits a high, UK coal gets a stay of execution, the Saudis put money into mining and the oil cap hurts Russia. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, millionaires leave the UK, credit reliance and cash usage rise while mortgage defaults look set to increase, food prices could be higher for longer and we look at striker demands as Uniqlo ups pay, LVMH does nepotism, Sainsbury's celebrates Christmas, JD Sports gets a boost and Lookers stays in the fast lane. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Barratt warns, commercial property deals dry up and TV/film studios get a nasty shock. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Darktrace takes a hit, Direct Line suffers and Britishvolt gets an alternative offer. AND FINALLY, I bring you the Anorak of the Year winner and a bizarre tourism promotion...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 11/01/23

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In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the World Bank talks world gloom, the UK and Japan sign a defence agreement, Russia suffers, Macron aims to increase the retirement age and the LME/nickel review is out. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, buy-to-let mortgages will come under more pressure, petrol prices hit new lows, global recruitment stalls, graduate recruitment looks trickier, Amazon shuts down three UK warehouses, Boohoo cuts staff, Card Factory doesn't deliver, Majestic and AO toast success and Byron Burger goes for another rescue. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Rivian has a clearout, EV production looks set to slow, Tevva starts production and Britishvolt gets a boost. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese banks offer vaccines, US banks face reality, Goldman Sachs overhauls and US lawyers' billable hours hit new lows. AND FINALLY, I bring you ramen popcorn and ageing via emoji...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 10/01/23

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the EU's recession may be shallower than expected, a Northern Ireland agreement gets closer, the Bank of England warns on inflation, energy support for business gets an unpopular rejig and Lula has problems. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, higher spending is subsumed by inflation, mortgage payment shock is in the offing, online retailers have a nightmare and Lidl feasts while Waitrose doesn't. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Rolls-Royce has a stormer, Tesla faces China indignation, Britishvolt seeks a lifeline and EV service station costs are higher than you'd think. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AstraZeneca buys CinCor, Disney gets people back to the office and commercial property landlords face falling values. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man's resistance against Graeme extinction and some Cup Noodle shoes...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 09/01/23

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In MACRO, OIL & GAS NEWS, the US and Japan prepare for China/Taiwan, Sweden gives up on Turkey, oil rebounds and cheaper gas could give the government wiggle room. In TECH NEWS, OneWeb powers down in Alaska while SpaceX boost launches, quantum takes a leap, liquid air offers an answer, Apple hires in India and US tech layoffs continue. In FINANCIALS NEWS, banks face a lot of lawsuits, Vanguard ushers in the customers, Hargreaves Lansdown's founder calls for massive cuts and EY prepares for an M&A splurge. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the next stage of US sports gambling, SK Bioscience offers China insight and UK consumers face a "mortgage lottery". AND FINALLY, I bring you a really simple cooking trick...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 16/12/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, interest rates get a 0.5% boost from the ECB, Bank of England and the Swiss National Bank. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers spend less, UK consumer confidence hits a 50-year low, we look at the impact of the latest interest rate hike, Currys cuts profit forecasts and Inditex "beats" H&M. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Adobe Q4 revenues rise, Northvolt pushes Europe, the RMT gets isolated and there's some important news regarding Mini Cheddars. AND FINALLY, I bring you Donald Trump digital trading cards and that camping guy with all the gear..

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 15/12/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed hikes interest rates, the BoE looks likely to follow while inflation slows, Hunt considers more energy aid, Binance tries to reassure, more SBF dirt is uncovered, Hong Kong suffers crypto fallout and the FCA sticks the boot in. In NEWS ON THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, UK house prices weaken, restaurants and pubs restrict hours, insolvencies rise and rail unions stick to their guns. In CHINA NEWS, authorities stop counting asymptomatic Covid cases, Chinese insurers pull Covid cover and China has Arm problems. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, HSBC caves to pressure and Inditex reiterates its China commitment while TikTok targets kids with harmful content. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Christmas-themed cocktails...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 14/12/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US inflation eases, the Bank of England urges caution and we look at what's behind the strikes while fusion advances, Turkey sorts the logjam and SBF is charged. In BANKS, FINTECH & PRO SERVICES NEWS, Danske Bank pays a massive penalty, Checkout.com gets a reality check, KPMG reports strong revenues and advisory firms anticipate more insolvency work. In TECH NEWS, China fights back against the US while Apple and Instagram announce new features. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla investors get antsy, VW sees waning EV demand, retailers seek the high street and Canary Wharf plans for a lab tower. AND FINALLY, I bring you some exciting things about Satsumas...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 13/12/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the EU struggles against the US's green attraction, the UK economy unexpectedly rebounds, factories hybernate, Rolls-Royce rivals jockey for position, Binance faces possible charges, FTX's former chief is arrested and a bitcoin miner slides. In EV NEWS, Geely's Zeekr looks hot, Rivian shelves plans for a European electric van plant and UK EV demand drops. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, employers hire less, UK house prices are projected to fall, young adults drive the luxury boom and heated blankets are quite literally hot property. In M&A NEWS, Amgen moves forward, Thoma Bravo hoovers up Coupa Software, Microsoft buys a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange and Jewson is sold off. AND FINALLY, I bring you some winter fitness inspo...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 12/12/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China eases Covid restrictions further, UK manufacturing contracts, France and the UK struggle with electricity and investors withdraw money from digital coins. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, we look at house and EV price trends. Mango's decision to shift production out of China and Monsoon's revival. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple looks vulnerable, Twitter does the tick thing and there's a massive biotech deal in the offing. AND FINALLY, I bring you Christmas gift and roast potato ideas...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 09/12/22

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Xi and MbS are now BFFs, Beijing runs out of fever meds, Exxon announces a massive share buy back and Trafigura divvies out the profits. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Big Bang 2.0 is set to be announced and broker Numis cuts bonuses. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK household spending falls, Frasers confounds the naysayers and On The Beach takes a hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the FTC takes on Microsoft and Meta, Tesla goes to Thailand and DS Smith puts in a solid. AND FINALLY, I bring you one woman's "Dating Wrapped"...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 08/12/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, we look at the change in China as economists predict rising unemployment in the US. In CONSUMER TRENDS & LEISURE NEWS, UK job vacancies slow, house prices drop, Mitchells & Butlers is cautious about the future and pubs get hammered by the rail strikes. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft does a deal with Nintendo, Google and Waze cosy up and LG hopes for an iCar future. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK gets a booster, Moonpig cuts its forecasts and Brussels continues its assault on the City. AND FINALLY, I bring you an Elf on the Shelf story...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 07/12/22

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In MACRO & LEGISLATION NEWS, the EU mulls sanctions on Russian mining, both TikTok and Amazon face the music and Sunak is pressured on anti-strike laws. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, pump prices face scrutiny, Christmas dinner price rises, Marston's satisfies, SSP's profits take off, Black Friday impact is meh, Lidl and Aldi benefit, Asda plans convenience stores and Fenwick makes a big decision. In EV-RELATED NEWS, battery prices rise, Chinese battery makers look set to dominate and a plucky electric 4x4 contender emerges. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, airlines turn a profit, Airbus deliveries suffer and Morgan Stanley announces cuts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fail-safe Turkey basting hack and parkour vs climbing...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 06/12/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Ramaphosa survives, oil prices gyrate, European gas demand falls but we export it, Circle's $9bn deal falls through, Genesis owes, Coinbase looks tired, Binance is ordered to hand over data and the UK looks to regulate crypto. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, European and UK customers tighten their belts, Sainsbury's tries to help and B&Q opens smaller stores. In TECH NEWS, Foxconn feels the Covid impact, Nexperia fights back and TikTok is expected to avoid ad woes. In MISCELLANEOUS COMPANY NEWS, Toyota announces EV plans, PepsiCo cuts headcount and London office values are to fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you a space-saving Christmas tree...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 05/12/22

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In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CURRENCY NEWS, markets foresee interest rate cuts next year, the EU looks to help companies tempted by the US, Opec readies itself to adjust output, Posco suffers from a strong dollar, a Brazilian mine aims for lithium production in 2023 and the yen stages a comeback. In REGULATION NEWS, staff are to be able to have the right to flexible working from day one and Big Bang 2.0 plans are to be announced. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple tries to diversify production away from China, PwC nabs disgruntled EY partners and Currys ditches Royal Mail. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ups and downs of a Christmas tree seller...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 02/12/22

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, China looks like it's about to change its Covid stance, South Africa's Ramaphosa's on the edge, UK inflation expectations ease, Europe debates a price cap on Russian oil and Total cuts North Sea investment. In EMPLOYMENT, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, US white-collar layoffs feature, law firms cut headcount and British factory workers lose jobs while Dollar General cuts its forecasts, Next buys Joules and Vue eyes Cineworld. In CAR NEWS, EV running costs equal those of traditional cars, Tesla delivers its Semi trucks and Toyota announces UK plans. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Monzo aims for profit in 2023, Peel Hunt loses its profits, Blackstone limits property fund withdrawals, UK house prices drop sharply and Macron sticks the boot into Twitter while Musk offers advertisers incentives. AND FINALLY, I bring you a home-made Advent Calendar...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 01/12/22

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In MACRO, CRYPTO & BUSINESS TREND NEWS, Jay Powell indicates calming in rate rises, Eurozone inflation falls, China problems persist, Japan & UK warn on Taiwan, crypto's framework comes under scrutiny, biz leaders get more optimistic and Chinese companies change HQ. In TECH NEWS, we look at Musk/Twitter/Apple/Meta, TikTok security concerns, Starlink for the UK and Google's massive lawsuit. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, wages drop, first-time buyer expectations get more desperate, Amazon and H&M get axing, Phase Eight's owner eyes Joules, Mulberry warns, pubs have difficulty with a winter World Cup and Loungers ploughs ahead. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC cuts branches and Klarna has a bumpy ride. AND FINALLY, I bring you a little-known fairy light fact and a superb Christmas tree decoration...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 30/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China shifts blame, Russia builds up problems, the BoE says it wasn't consulted, Qatar signs an LNG supply contract with Germany, Hinkley Point's future changes, BlockFi's collapse hits and crypto tracking is OK'd. In TECH NEWS, Apple's China woes drag, Twitter abandons its misinformation policy and Snapchat workers return to the office. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC pulls out of Canada, rules on UK bank ringfencing look like they'll be relaxed and Wise does well. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, food inflation rises, sandwich sales increase, M&S buys Thread, Wilko could become Wontko, UK mortgage approvals drop and Shaftsbury benefits from the crowds. AND FINALLY, I show you a Christmas tree farm and a shopping dilemma...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 29/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at China repercussions, prospects for European interest rates, consequences of high energy prices on Europe, Shell's massive purchase, an onshore U-turn and BlockFi's failure. In TECH NEWS, Musk moans about Apple, Meta gets another fine and the "legal but harmful" clause is removed. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, offers abound, Superdry tries to source finance, Boohoo eyes Revolution and Marston's feels a World Cup boost. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney outlines its strategy and Rolls-Royce tests a hydrogen engine. AND FINALLY, I show you how to decorate a Christmas tree...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 28/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China frustration spills into civil unrest, global inflation could have peaked, Rolls-Royce homes in on an SMR site, a British nuclear fusion start-up plans a reactor and crypto fraud booms. In CONSUMER SPENDING/RETAIL TRENDS NEWS, US restaurants and grocers tussle, British retailers hope consumers will spend, beverages companies benefits from a spirits boost, free newspapers look vulnerable and UK house-buying demand falls. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Great Wall launches in the UK and Britishvolt abandons Canada plans. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Christmas eating plan and Yorkshire pudding-flavoured beer

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 25/11/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Spain imposes windfall taxes, Sweden hikes its interest rate and Malaysia gets a new PM while crypto investor DCG reveals dodgy dealings and Binance launches a "crypto recovery fund". In RETAIL & CONSUMER SPENDING TRENDS NEWS, B&Q sales rise, Hornby is on track, Jet2 gets an uplift but Dr Martens suffers. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, commercial real estate looks vulnerable and rental demand booms. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple's Foxconn problems persist and Arrival gets a new superhero AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing guitarist...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 24/11/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, European business confidence plumbs new depths, Uniper's bailout is going to cost double and Rolls-Royce appeals for SMR funding. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, China boosts its property sector, UK commercial property values fall and Virgin axes 5% deposit mortgages. In LEISURE, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, we see how much train driver strikes will cost the leisure industry and online retailers see the bubble burst while Pets At Home and Halfords falter as some employers take on new staff and Johnson Matthey makes big cuts. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Deere does well but De La Rue has a 'mare. AND FINALLY, it's about time for a bit more Pomplamoose mash-up action...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 23/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the OECD is down on the UK, European gas prices rise and the FTX repercussions continue to surface. In TECH NEWS, there are signs that Chinese gaming will relent, Musk continues his Twitter reshuffle, Meta gets a warning, the UK's Digital Services Tax rakes it in and Apple and Google face an inquiry. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, mortgages rates soften, consumers impose spending limits, HP is the latest to react to weakening PC demand and AO upgrades despite losses. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers push back on Biden's anti-China stance, SocGen does a partial merger with Alliance Bernstein and ESG funds face challenges. AND FINALLY, I bring you a selection of Christmas sandwiches...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 22/11/22

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In ENERGY NEWS, Sinopec signs a massive deal with Qatar, Eskom's money troubles persist and nuclear fusion gets more funding. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Tesla supplier warns of graphite issues, Pod Point has a profit warning, Ikea pours money into car charging and Domino's invests in EVs. In SOCIAL MEDIA/APP NEWS, Twitter sheds more jobs, the FCA warns of trading gamification, dating apps suffer and Grindr looks vulnerable. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney looks forward, Beyond Meat has issues, Compass bounces back and Virgin Money pays out. AND FINALLY, I bring you Christmas-dinner-in-a-can and Pringles Mingles...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 21/11/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, the UN climate summit ends in discord, Malaysia has a hung parliament, UK economic output falls and FTX owes big to creditors. In CONSUMER & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the clock's ticking for US consumers, thrifty UK consumers dent the hospitality sector, the majority of advertisers cut TV spend and the stock of office space in England falls sharply. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, there's a risk European initiatives could go stateside and a Sony-Honda venture is on the cards. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney's old chief returns, Arm's London listing is postponed and Wendy's eyes UK expansion. AND FINALLY, I bring you impressive form from a baby of a classic strongman move...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 18/11/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at the Autumn statement, FTX's failure and China's latest Covid outbreak reaction. In CONSUMER TREND & RETAIL NEWS, US used car sales weaken, Fuller's takes a hit, Burberry sees sales outside the UK, Macy's and Kohl's suffer, Alibaba has a shock loss, Ocado targets Asia and Lidl quadruples its profits. In TECH NEWS, SoftBank is owed by Son, Activision Blizzard games go offline, Ireland suffers a tech hangover and the UK gets a new internet watchdog with teeth. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Siemens and ThyssenKrupp have contrasting fortunes and Crest Nicholson holds back. AND FINALLY, I bring you the super-secret spy HQ above a Greggs...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 17/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China potentially relents, Russia falls into recession, the ECB warns of financial instability, Hunt is to unveil the Autumn Statement, SSE rakes it in and the crypto drama continues with Genesis and bitcoin shenanigans. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Target misses targets, British farming suffers and used car prices fall. In TECH NEWS, Micron cuts production, Nexperia's acquisition is blocked and Musk wants Twitter staff to go hardcore. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Airbnb aims to boost supply, Deliveroo quits Oz and JLR loses its chief. AND FINALLY, I bring you one of the funniest things I have ever seen...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 16/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CURRENCY NEWS, central banks aim for smaller rate rises, China's economy takes a Covid hit, Japan's economy goes into reverse, Germany completes an LNG import terminal, sterling strengthens and FTX repercussions continue. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, real wages suffer, luxury's strength continues but champagne and turkey supplies look shaky, Walmart and Home Depot do well as Amazon continues its downbeat tone. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, tech firms dump office space and Landsec loses out. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Vodafone announces a weak performance but BAE Systems gets bullish. AND FINALLY, I bring you Moncler clothing for dogs and a new J-pop export...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 15/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US & Chinese presidents meet, Biden's position eases, France faces power shortages, Hunt draws up new windfall taxes on generators, Binance appeals for legislation but risk remains and Klarna fears over-zealousness. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Black Friday comes early, UK savings rates hit new highs, Joules fails and Primark goes bananas while pubs and restaurants cut hours to save bills. In TECH NEWS, China's chip equipment makers face uncertainty, Twitter scraps free lunches and Amazon's about to cut 10,000 workers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Estée Lauder closes in on Tom Ford and Oatly chokes. AND FINALLY, I bring you the results of a full English in a slow cooker and a new way to eat Maltesers...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 14/11/22

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In CRYPTO & MACRO NEWS, crypto exchanges panic, FTX auditors face scrutiny, there's talk of a possible hack, UK lenders say "I-told-you-so" and Hunt is on the verge of dishing out higher tax demands. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, business confidence sinks, bosses are in the driving seat, retirees return to work and first-time buyers are scared off. INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Twitter is branded "unsafe" and Mike Ashley circles Gieves & Hawkes. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual bin collector...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 11/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US inflation weakens, Germany might be OK gas-wise, FTX's nightmares continue and bitcoin might weaken further. In TECH NEWS, Meta is having a reality check, Twitter might go bankrupt and Foxconn reiterates its commitment to China. In RETAIL, RESTAURANT & CONSUMER NEWS, Amazon aims to cut costs, Gap sells on Amazon, Ralph Lauren's revenues rise, WH Smith benefits from travel, B&M falters, Young's drinks up, Domino's doesn't deliver, repossessions are set to double and EV sales fall. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Centrica profits and Juul gets a bailout. AND FINALLY, I bring you some interesting Diet Coke facts...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 10/11/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at what's going on with the US Senate, the UK's fiscal hole, hopes for Rolls-Royce's SMRs and the latest twist in the crypto drama. In TECH NEWS, Meta makes a massive cull, tech jobs dissipate, Twitter does a U-turn, Mastodon tries to pick up the crumbs and TikTok cuts revenue targets. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Next hoovers up Made.com, M&S gets downbeat and 'spoons calls time. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, California resists sports gambling and ITV braces itself for an ads slump. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing skipping rope inspo...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 09/11/22

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In BUSINESS TREND & CRYPTO NEWS, shipping rates are about to change, hospitality gets hammered, Binance buys FTX and Coinbase faces censure. In MEDIA & BUSINESS NEWS, Disney suffers, Twitter user growth picks up and TikTok does a US overhaul. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US middle managers face the chop, UK food price inflation hits a 14-year high, Aldi and Lidl look to go from strength to strength while Primark hits German problems. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Renault makes big moves, Tesla shares are sold off, Lucid aims to raise cash and Arrival shares take a pasting while Hammerson gets more optimistic and Persimmon reports weakness. AND FINALLY, I bring you sonic seasoning and how to clean your doormat...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 08/11/22

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, China exports fall and Covid repercussions hit cruise ships and Apple while Jeremy Hunt looks at raising inheritance tax and Shell does a biofuels deal. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, US investors splash out on UK commercial property, offices rethink their space requirements, house prices drop and owners face negative equity. In RETAIL NEWS, Walgreens buys Summit Health, Joules searches for funding and Made.com's founder's bid is rejected. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Foxconn invests big in Lordstown, lithium companies invest in Teesside, Ryanair hits profit and law firms rein in hiring. AND FINALLY, I bring you Chris Martin in a pub...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 07/11/22

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In TECH NEWS, Twitter has a hiccup, Meta is set to make big layoffs and Amazon sweetens the Prime deal while UBS and Julius Baer have metaverse issues. In RETAIL/LEISURE NEWS, Made.com heads for administration, the West End aims to evolve and Loungers launches a new diner. In TRANSPORT-RELATED NEWS, Arrival hits delays, Virgin abandons Hyperloop and a kids' bikes start-up goes to the next level. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, stamp duty receipts hit new highs. AND FINALLY, I bring you a shocking revelation about Celebrations boxes...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 04/11/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the Bank of England raises interest rates, our services sector shrinks and Uniper reports one of the biggest ever losses. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Spanish homeowners face tough times, UK shoppers spread the cost, Trainline benefits from leisure travel and Peloton's sales fall but losses narrow. In TECH NEWS, tech groups slash jobs, Twitter wants to get rid of WFH and Lenovo suffers from poor PC demand. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BMW and Stellantis motor on, the Saudis take on Tesla and Britishvolt continues to ask for money while Deloitte cuts half of its top team and Peel Hunt strives for something new. AND FINALLY, I bring you scientific evidence that swearing is actually ****ing good for you...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 03/11/22

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In MACRO, COMMODITIES & INDICATORS NEWS, US interest rates rise again, Germany drags the EU down, Sunak reverses another Truss promise, gas prices fall, Russia rejoins the grain deal and Maersk sees a slowdown in global trade. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Ferrari accelerates, Aston Martin stutters and Britishvolt gets a reprieve. In RETAIL/CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Shein gets copied and Germany's biggest department store files for bankruptcy while Estée Lauder and Canada Goose suffer China fallout. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, CVS and Walgreens pay to settle the opioid lawsuits, Qualcomm sees a smartphone slowdown, Hollywood vies for the Netflix pie and Qatar buys into Credit Suisse. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best movie trailer ever...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 02/11/22

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In COMMODITIES NEWS, oil majors put targets on themselves and central banks buy gold. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, shop prices rise, WFH jobs get rarer and house prices weaken while Ocado gets a boost, Morrisons shuts McColl's stores and Made.com brings in the administrators. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Toyota's profits plummet, Bentley sees record profits and the Britishvolt saga continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Johnson & Johnson buys Abiomed for $16.6bn, Pfizer gets more upbeat and Uber beats pre-pandemic numbers. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual sight (and a bit of music)...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 01/11/22

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In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Eurozone inflation climbs, Sunak talks taxes and wheat prices soar. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, UK households save more and seek to borrow less, Barclays ditches 95% mortgages and the hospitality industry is set to suffer a squeeze on budgets. In TECH NEWS, Apple's in a Foxconn pickle and Musk works on Twitter. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, new car prices in the US cool while Britishvolt goes down the toilet. AND FINALLY, I bring you the perennial scone debate and some Percy Pig lights...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 31/10/22 🎃

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Lula wins in Brazil, Russia changes the rules on grain and energy companies in the UK get a boost. In TECH NEWS, Google faces a game-changing court case, the pressure on Meta intensifies, Twitter plans big job cuts, Foxconn employees flee and it's a mixed bag for the Indian gaming scene. In CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, European consumers cut back and UK property demand in the south-east falls. In BANKS NEWS, HSBC's green credentials come into question, BA's owner sniffs around easyJet and Russian car makers try to resurrect production. AND FINALLY, I bring you a potentially risky Halloween trick...

 

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