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Monday's daily news

Monday 08/08/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, we look at the prospects for UK and European inflation. In PAY NEWS, City workers continue to get big pay boosts, pay access companies see a rise in activity, UK Amazon workers plan strike action and Next has a pay problem. In LEISURE NEWS, hotels up prices and the majority of top restaurants are firmly in the red. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the ad slump spreads and UK farmers warn of veg shortage. AND FINALLY, I bring you the secret to crispy bacon plus an early look at what toys are going to be "hot" this Christmas...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 05/08/22

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In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CRYPTO NEWS, the Bank of England hikes interest rates, Glencore rakes it in and Coinbase does a deal with BlackRock. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, US jobless claims rise, DoorDash delivers, WeWork recovers, Netflix and Prime slide while Next gets optimistic. In INVESTMENT/M&A NEWS, ethical investors pivot on defence, SES and Intelsat are in deal talks while Mediclinic accepts an offer. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Toyota's profits halve, UK car sales continue to slide, Rolls-Royce announces a loss and the UK construction industry slows down. AND FINALLY, I bring you another 3D digital billboard and advice on how to practice effectively...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 04/08/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Pelosi's visit has repercussions, the Saudis refuse to play ball with Biden, the Bank of England decision is due, the UK services sector slows down, Turkey has a 'mare, energy price drama continues and crypto wallets get drained. In CAR NEWS, BMW hits reverse, Nissan plans a push on rentals and Lucid cuts production. In TECH NEWS, SoftBank moves to sell down its Alibaba stake, Nintendo takes a chip hit, Avast-Norton looks likely while Samsung and Hynix rethink China exposure. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, SocGen reports, Nationwide focuses on the wealthy, Hugo Boss vibes with the young'uns and eBay puts in a solid. AND FINALLY, I bring you cutting technology in the pet heat regulation arena...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 03/08/22

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In SPENDING TRENDS NEWS, I take a look at what we are spending money on, what we're going to have to spend money on and what we're not spending money on. In UK PROPERTY NEWS, UK house prices keep rising but Purplebricks manages to post a loss and equity release is on the up. In TECH NEWS, TSMC faces difficult decisions, AMD does does well but Intel doesn't and Instagram's chief comes to London. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Maersk rakes it in, Ferrari motors, Man Group gets dented and nuclear fusion continues to progress. AND FINALLY, I bring you dog vs kitten...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 02/08/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & OIL NEWS, Nancy Pelosi goes to Taiwan, Hong Kong falls into recession again, UK manufacturing slumps, wind turbines get bigger and Saudi Aramco goes shopping. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, we see headwinds for office property and developments for residential. In CONSUMER/RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, US consumers go to dollar stores, German retail sales fall, Heineken passes on prices, Alibaba hopes to keep in contact with New York and JD Sports gets slapped. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Pearson looks to the future, trad ad agencies do better than expected and HSBC has issues. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very intriguing map...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 01/08/22

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In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, China manufacturing dips, UK firms swerve investment and sanctions on Russian oil trading are eased while the US ponders sanctions on companies supporting Iranian oil shipments and companies consider energy conservation. In INDUSTRY TRENDS, we look at tourism in Europe and investment in defence. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, data centres restrict London housing development, first-time buyers move out of London and we look at what appears to be a lawyer pay bubble. AND FINALLY, I bring you Spidey dancing in another supermarket...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 29/07/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, US GDP contracts again, Shell and Centrica boom, EDF makes a big loss and German consumers face massive bills. In TECH NEWS, Apple outperforms, Amazon posts a net loss, Meta has difficulties and Twitter's in limbo. In CONSUMER GOODS/SPENDING TRENDS NEWS, Nestlé ups prices, Diageo toasts success, while Sky and ITV suffer and Stellantis and Bentley do well. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit, Jack Ma plans to relinquish control over Ant Group and defence companies get a boost. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cute puppy certificate and a Pomplamoose cover...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 28/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed hikes again, Goldman predicts Eurozone recession, Hungary falls into line, Equinor and Iberdrola see profit rises, National Grid puts coal plants on standby and there's a Bitcoin law change. In CONSUMER/CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, energy bills hit poorest hard, late car loan repayments rise, consumer goods companies benefit from price rises and Wizz Air aims to hike fares. In CAR NEWS, Ford sees rising profits, Mercedes-Benz raises guidance, UK car production recovers but JLR has chip problems. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta has its first ever drop in revenues, Spotify adds subscribers, Boeing hits turbulence and Paragon shows that there's still life in buy-to-let. AND FINALLY, I bring you the world's seed bank and some very dodgy shorts...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 27/07/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the IMF cuts growth forecasts, European gas prices rise so Putin and Drax benefit while Germany faces tough nuclear decisions. In CONSUMER & RETAIL RELATED NEWS, consumers continue to get squeezed, consumer goods companies raise prices, LVMH posts strong sales, Alibaba pulls back and Shopify cuts employee numbers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Alphabet's growth slows right down, GM's profits drop, UBS disappoints and we see more on Eutelsat. AND FINALLY, I bring you doggy daycare that isn't...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 26/07/22

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In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Chinese property companies rally on bailout hopes as UK mortgage brokers chase deals. In RETAIL NEWS, Walmart has a profit warning, WH Smith bounces back and Aldi pays more. In COST-OF-LIVING NEWS, household spending power keeps falling, Amazon Prime prices rise and chippies have to diversify. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Russia squeezes gas deliveries, the Eutelsat/OneWeb drama evolves and Julius Baer profits dive. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cat game and a weird musical instrument...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 25/07/22

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In ENERGY & BATTERY-RELATED NEWS, EU countries want gas cut exemptions and the UK's National Grid begged Belgium for electricity while Tesla considers opening its charging network, we look at how a British battery centre has boosted battery power and the M6 sees the site of a world-first. In CONSUMER/REAL ESTATE NEWS, Americans change spending - as do Brits - while £10m homes in the UK get hot, rents go higher and beach huts feel a surge. In TECH NEWS, the UK and France get together on satellites while clouds gather over Apple. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS we see an arms race, Disney+ going adult and a new social investing app. AND FINALLY, I show you a real-life Spider-Man sighting...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 22/07/22

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In MACROECONOMIC & STEEL NEWS, the ECB hikes rates (at last), Italy calls a September election, South Africa announces a major interest rate increase and Tata makes a threat. In RETAIL NEWS, Amazon buys deeper into healthcare, Ocado rethinks expansion and Frasers sees profits boom. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech looks at the big picture in Indonesia, Snap posts its weakest ever sales and Baidu overtakes Tesla. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS US airlines recover, Didi gets a big fine and S4 Capital is in trouble. AND FINALLY, I let you know what a "chipwatch" zone is...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 21/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, Mario Draghi suffers, European gas rationing probably won't work, Sizewell C gets the OK, Tata Steel UK makes a long-awaited profit, BP says it can take the windfall tax and Baker Hughes has it tough. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Chinese mortgage boycotts hit, Evergrande is due to show and tell, UK house prices surge and shopping centres need a major overhaul. In PLANES & CAR-RELATED NEWS, US airlines benefit from loyalty, European flight demands are hit by travel chaos, Tesla's profits take a hit, Volvo moves closer to 100%-electrification and Pendragon benefits from new car demand. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ASML sees massive orders, Premier Foods benefits from noodle demand, Instagram turns out to be the news source of choice and The Guardian posts great results. AND FINALLY, I bring you something you didn't know about cereal boxes...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 20/07/22

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China's real estate problems flare up, as do concerns about China/Taiwan, the Bank of England talks about a big rate hike, the IMF warns of European recession, France buys the rest of EDF, Chevron invests in fusion and BHP sees slowing global growth. In CONSUMER SPENDING TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, consumers swerve big ticket items at Made.com, but buy "affordable" treats at Hotel Chocolat, we spend more on food and less on Netflix while Joules sees profit and fast fashion falters. In TECH NEWS, Twitter gets fast-tracked, Glassdoor takes a major blow and Darktrace prospers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Johnson & Johnson cuts full-year forecasts and the UK boosts its tutoring "catch-up" plan. AND FINALLY, I bring you something that always makes me laugh - carrot-in-a-box...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 19/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China locks down again, a Bank of England bod warns on interest rates, EU edges towards ordering gas usage cuts, Uniper is on the brink and the Netherlands' central bank punishes Binance. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Bank of America's profit drop is cushioned, Goldman Sachs warns of job cuts, ANZ moves to buy Suncorp's banking arm and Direct Line issues a profit warning. In FARNBOROUGH NEWS, Delta announces a big order and BAE joins with Japan on the Tempest fighter jet project. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS IBM has decent Q2s, GSK's spin-off flotation is a damp squib, Deliveroo has a profit warning and petrol prices look like weakening. AND FINALLY, I bring you a man making a fried breakfast on a fridge and some dodgy tan lines...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 18/07/22

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In AVIATION NEWS, Farnborough goes ahead, Rolls-Royce tries hydrogen - as does Johnson Matthey. In COST-OF-LIVING-IMPACT NEWS, younger people abandon streaming, Tesco gets price-matched and VeeTee threatens to take manufacturing abroad. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Musk's Starlink passes the Ukrainian test, PwC rejects a split and London property developers plough on with more big buildings. AND FINALLY, I bring you an inspirational CrossFit athlete...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 15/07/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Draghi causes a euro-stir, Britain powers Europe and Shell warns of tough times ahead. In TECH NEWS, Amazon concedes and employs, TSMC raises its forecasts, Ericsson suffers and Panasonic plans a major battery plant. In CONSUMER/EMPLOYMENT & REAL ESTATE TRENDS, credit card borrowing rises, consumers spend on clobber and waiting for trains while Hays benefits from a hot market and A&O partners rake it in. Mortgage lending slows, landlords vanish and Barratt complains. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley disappoint, Aston Martin seeks more money and motor insurers face higher costs. AND FINALLY, I bring you the truth about the 5 second rule and some serious bridesmaid energy...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 14/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US inflation reaches epic levels, UK economic growth returns, the OBR relaxes, nuclear fusion investment raises hopes, solar panel demand rises and Celsius Network files for bankruptcy protection. In TECH NEWS, Google slows hiring, the Twitter drama continues, Snap looks at NFTs, Hopin has a nightmare and Netflix does a deal with Microsoft. In CONSUMER -RELATED TRENDS, UK residential property interest cools while rents go higher, fuel costs hit home, Wetherspoons suffers, Loungers is sitting pretty and PageGroup is the latest recruiter to do well. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, wheat prices may get relief, Arrival axes jobs and edutech evolves. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interview with Gru...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 13/07/22

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, EDF prepares for nationalisation, oil dips below $100, the Euro hits dollar parity, birth rates fall to problem levels and the world's biggest SPAC shuts down. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, UK consumer confidence hits a new low, British households fall behind others, PepsiCo talks about hiking prices and Peloton decides not to make its own bikes. In MEDIA NEWS, Netflix continues with preparations for an ad option and BTS goes to Disney. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Twitter sues, Heathrow tells airlines not to sell tickets and Baker McKenzie newly-qual'd salaries rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing drumming grandma...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 12/07/22

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Russia turns off the gas - with repercussions for Europe - while crypto comes under more scrutiny. In TECH NEWS, the China clampdown gets worse again, the Twitter vs Musk show develops, tech companies combine for 5G from space and the EU gets another chip factory. In AVIATION-RELATED NEWS, Airbus gets bullish on global jet demand, Wizz Air exudes confidence and a hydrogen plane factory is to land in the UK. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, mortgage rates rise while warehouse demand strengthens, UK retail sales worsen as Gap loses. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cheese knowledge and what it's like to high-dive...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 11/07/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Japan's LDP wins by a landslide after Abe's assassination, the Tory leadership contest hots up and Europe warns about crypto. In NEWS ABOUT BUSINESSES IN TROUBLE, Klarna raises funds, Joules wants to do the same, the UK dairy industry looks tricky, the bus network faces big cuts, small builders continue to go bust and businesses generally brace for recession. In CONSUMER NEWS, Poland faces a wage-price spiral and UK consumers continue to cut spending. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter has a bit of drama, tech hiring slows and Diesel looks to be the next LVMH.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual flavour of Pringles...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 08/07/22

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, BoJo quits, Hungary hikes its interest rate, Japan's former PM gets shot and Shell benefits from record fuel prices. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the UK labour market remains tight, UK house prices defy gravity and dairy farmers warn of price rises but Watches of Switzerland buzzes while Turkish consumers suffer. In retail, Amazon ploughs into livestreaming and Levi Strauss sees an uplift but in the UK, inflation hits retail sales and Currys braces for tough times. In TECH NEWS, Facebook is threatened with an EU ban, Twitter cuts its recruiters and Samsung's profits underwhelm. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, BYD>Rolls-Royce reports recovery and Evergrande unveils its first electric car.AND FINALLY, I bring you alternatives to Lurpak (which is really expensive these days!) and a BBQ grill simulator...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 07/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, BoJo faces all kinds of nightmares, markets stay calm, Qatar benefits from the war, Macron nationalises EDF, a crypto broker goes bankrupt and Facebook ploughs on with NFT plans. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, recruiter Robert Walters rides high on a hot job market, but consumers worry about debt and avoid the high street while Trainline gets a boost, pool companies suffer and AO World plumps for domestic focus. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Amazon does a deal with Grubhub whilst also facing challenges, Greystar gets deeper in real estate and GSK gets approval for a spin-off.AND FINALLY, I bring you a gamechanger hangover-prevention pill and some impressive dancing (not me)...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 06/07/22

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In MACRO, GAS & COMMODITIES NEWS, we look at the Sunak/Javid aftermath, the gloomy Bank of England, South Korean inflation, Norway relenting in the face of oil and gas strikes and a proposed merger between Norilsk and Rusal. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, US workers are getting midyear raises while in the UK, consumers are spending on travel and pubs, Tesco's takes on Mars and Sainsbury's disappoints. In TECH NEWS, EU lawmakers approve new laws while TikTok ditches the idea of ecommerce in Europe and the US. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD>Tesla in China while UK car sales remain weak, Brookfield is downbeat about UK commercial real estate, UBS sublets its London HQ and DHL announces a UK expansion.AND FINALLY, I bring you a very black car and some banana ideas...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 05/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Germany has a deficit, Turkey's inflation goes ballistic, coal and UK gas prices boom while the crypto bank behind the cryptocrash stops withdrawals. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, suppliers pass on higher costs, flight prices rise and Gen Z's feel best about their finances while AO World has a bad day. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the chip boom loses momentum, Geely diversifies into phones, Starbucks hits back and Pret returns to profit.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual cake...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 04/07/22

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In ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at European and Japanese reliance on Russian gas, the rise in demand for solar panels, potential Rolls-Royce SMR sites and crypto woes. In INVESTMENT & BANK NEWS, ESG faces scrutiny, the PE investment bonanza slows and British banks rake in more than their European counterparts. In CONSUMER NEWS, Brits face new higher mortgages as they come off fixed, insurance prices rise and more firms pass costs on to customers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV sales rise in the UK, Tesla deliveries fall and the company takes a Bitcoin hit, Amazon uses e-bikes, Shein faces lawsuits and the UK moves towards US-style class actions.AND FINALLY, I bring you the latest instant noodle trend and a gadget to cool you down...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 01/07/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at NATO's shift, market wobbles, Sweden hiking interest rates, why inflation in the UK will be higher for longer, China's "coal-rush", Uniper wanting a state handout, Gazprom falling and whether crypto will hit TradFi. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, US shoppers cut back, UK incomes fall, water bills rise and Boots is supposed to get a boost. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla pressures workers, GM ramps up its electric Hummer and Aston Martin is in finance talks. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tencent and ByteDance announce lay-offs, SenseTime craters, Micron looks weaker and Hello Kitty's parent does a deal with Alibaba.AND FINALLY, I bring you a life-enhancing idea and Steve Carell trying British snacks...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 30/06/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US GDP indicates weakness, UK inflation is set to be higher for longer, Spain's inflation hits double digits, oil prices climbs, the UK threatens European gas supply, a crypto hedge fund fails and Celsius doesn't look good. In RETAIL NEWS, Bed Bath & Beyond sheds its CEO, H&M profits rise, Mulberry pays a dividend, Cath Kidston gets a new owner, Tesco and Heinz fight and Morrisons goes discounting while B&M tries to calm consumer concerns. In CAR NEWS, Stellantis moans about high EV prices, Tesla sacks 200, Lookers sees higher profits and UK car production rises. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK corporate confidence hits lows, office landlords get hit, Deliveroo serves up ads and Snap goes monthly.AND FINALLY, I bring you a Swedish Lidl-equivalent and a nice cover version of As It Was...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 29/06/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, NATO talks China/Finland/Sweden, the ECB makes hints, Sunak faces tax choices and coal demand rises. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, China lifts restrictions while in the UK consumers pay higher prices, buy frozen food and avoid scratchcards as the Boots sale evaporates. In CAR NEWS, VW reckons it'll beat Tesla and Lotus says bye-bye to petrol cars. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Meta and TikTok face addiction allegations, Diageo pulls out of Russia and Wise has a tough time.AND FINALLY, I bring you Ninja Warrior in the Olympics and Marmite pasta...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 28/06/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the G7 talks Russia sanctions, Moscow defaults, Japan asks citizens to save power, National Grid moves to avoid blackouts and the UK turns to coal. In M&A NEWS, Robinhood creates a stir, VW cooks up a deal and Prosus aims to offload Tencent shares. In CONSUMER NEWS, prime London rents return to pre-Covid levels while toiletry prices rise. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Biffa delays its results, Wise's chief faces a UK ban and Eat Just has issues.AND FINALLY, it's Pomplamoose mash-up time again!

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 27/06/22

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In OIL, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the G7 cooks something up to annoy Russia while India continues to be a loophole, the central bank of central banks says we're at a "tipping point" and Macron backs his PM while France face electricity rationing. In UK BUSINESS TRENDS, SMEs struggle, local builders fail and a car-charger start-up ditches its SPAC option. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, PwC coughs up and grads have it good. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JUkrainian farmers face big challenges, Amazon's Prime Day looks a bit meh and JLR has leaky sales.AND FINALLY, I bring you a caption competition and a flying hotel...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 24/06/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed could get friskier, China vows to stay on track, Norway surprises, Germany braces itself on gas, the cryptocrash looks real and Ronnie does NFTs. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, confidence hits an all-time low, home workers face pressure, bikes sales fall, booze sales fall at Naked Wines and pubs, Heathrow gets optimistic, Matalan fades and Nike exits Russia. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, warehouse valuations double and buy-to-let landlords suffer. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Juul gets cut, Netflix axes more staff and Toyota has a recall.AND FINALLY, I bring you a fantasy office and a roller slide...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 23/06/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Italy's Five Star party splits, Europe is warned about a Russian switch-off, Rolls-Royce pushes for SMR approval and Binance's boss has a gloomy crypto outlook. In CAR & BATTERY NEWS, Ford warns of major job cuts, Britishvolt tries to woo Tesla and charging rule changes cause confusion. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, we look at the current state of Chinese and UK consumers, Alibaba, Shopify and DoorDash push into new areas, Frasers buys more Hugo Boss and Harrods has problems dahhlings. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Juul faces carnage, Netflix cooks up its new offering and Mars unveils decent revenues.AND FINALLY, I bring you a different version of Running Up That Hill...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 22/06/22

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In MARKETS, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Wall St has a 'mare, the US economy heads towards recession, SE Asia's economy rebounds, coal demand rises and plans are afoot for more mini-nukes. In FINANCIALS NEWS, we look at US banks' stress tests, Visa/Mastercard's investigation and the crypto situation. In RETAIL/CONSUMER NEWS, US retailers notice trends while UK consumers face higher bills and farmers leave food in the ground. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kellogg decides to split itself, a new vaccine centre's coming to the UK, Germany digs its heels in on combustion engines and Glencore faces the music for bribery.AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky situation...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 21/06/22

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Europe races for coal, the Bank of England is urged to strengthen the pound and Celsius continues to freeze Bitcoin holdings. In RETAIL NEWS, JD.Com is a bit meh, Primark makes online moves and Ocado sucks up money. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, a pre-fab house-builder hits the UK and mortgage affordability rules go out of the window. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, an EY break-up could produce big windfalls, Euromoney gets approached and JAB consolidates moves into US petcare.AND FINALLY, I bring you 3D Othello...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 20/06/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Macron suffers a major setback, UK City bosses predict recession, Germany decides to fire up coal power stations and the crypto shocker continues. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK property insolvencies look set to rise while residential property is set to slow. In EMPLOYMENT & WAGE TRENDS, Apple Store workers vote to unionise, UK workers plan to quit while profit margins seem to outpace wage growth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US travel faces issues, US retailer inventories pile up, BNPL rules are fleshed out and we ponder Ocado's fate.AND FINALLY, I bring you a sushi train...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 17/06/22

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In MARKETS, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, markets tumble, EU leaders back Ukraine, the Bank of England and Swiss National Bank raise rates, Germans are told to cut energy consumption and BG does a deal with Norway. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, US mortgage rates jump, HSBC hikes its mortgage rates and West End landlords consolidate. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Asos suffers, Halfords warns on inflation, UK food prices are set to rise further and UK consumers cut back. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US car prices keep rising, Tesla jacks up its prices, Ferrari commits to electric and Revlon files for bankruptcy.AND FINALLY, I bring you some job openings for chocolate lovers...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 16/06/22

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In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed makes a drastic rate hike, gas prices rise, BP invests big in renewables and crypto continues to take a massive drubbing. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, US consumers hold back, China retail sales fall, WH Smith benefits from the return to travel, Whitbread does well but is less certain of the future, H&M is the same and Sainsbury's deepens its beef with Aldi. In EV BATTERY NEWS, Foxconn builds a plant in Taiwan and Britishvolt educates its workforce. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple signs a big MLS deal, YouTube shorts catch up with TikTok and BTS causes a stir.AND FINALLY, I bring you little bloke with a massive appetite...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 15/06/22

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In CRYPTO NEWS, Coinbase aims to cut almost 20% of its workforce and players fear the crypto winter. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Ford announces a Mach-E recall, UK EV subsidies disappear and the Pentagon ups the stakes for rare earths. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, the UK labour market remains tight, average wages fall, airport vacancies hit record highs and airlines are ordered to stick to their schedules. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, ESG stays in the spotlight, Instagram is to give parents more rights and UK new home demand outstrips supply. AND FINALLY, I bring you Britain's top 100 restaurants...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 14/06/22

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In MACRO, MARKETS & CRYPTO/CURRENCIES NEWS, the Fed could get super-aggressive, US and UK markets take a pasting, the Yen and Sterling reach new lows versus the Dollar while Bitcoin falls further. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech makes concessions, Chinese edu-tech adapts and Oracle smashes sales. In M&A NEWS, Prologis does a massive deal, Go Ahead accepts a bid and Countryside puts itself up for sale. In MISCELLANEOUS TRENDS, Omicron rears its head in Beijing, Sanofi-GSK's booster beats rivals, supermarket fuel gets investigated, Lightyear provides a solar solution to EV worries and Netflix announces Squid Game 2. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most fantastic movie trailer I have ever seen...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 13/06/22

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In MACRO, MARKETS AND ENERGY-RELATED NEWS, US recession next year appears likely, flotations tank while more M&A is expected in Japan and we look at the food as energy debate. In CONSUMER/RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, fuel prices hit $5 a gallon in the US, food prices continue to rise, Morrisons' owner looks to sell off assets, UK supermarkets crack down on unhealthy food temptation and online car sales wobble. In EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, railway workers rush to quit and poor conditions persist in Leicester factories. In MISCELLANEOUS TRENDS, Russia's McDonald's replacement opens for business and Sunak faces more pressure.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing Harry Potter café...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 10/06/22

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In MACRO & GAS NEWS, China digs in with Covid but exports rise, the ECB aims to raise interest rates and European gas prices rise even more. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech spends big to fend off legislation, Apple goes deeper with BNPL, Facebook rethinks news payments, Twitter continues with the Musk bid and chip shortages could dent prospects for next-gen phones. In EMPLOYMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS, the UK labour market continues to be tight, Unison gets frisky, feed and fertiliser costs keep rising and the supermarket/supplier relationship gets testy. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Reliance edges closer to Boots, AO gives up in Germany, DFS gets less comfortable and State Street denies the rumours..AND FINALLY, I bring you a very naughty (but also impressive) seagull...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 09/06/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, both the G20 and the BCC are down on the UK's economic prospects while Sunak is urged to cut taxes. In UK REAL ESTATE NEWS, average house prices rise but home inquiries slow as Lloyds Bank raises mortgages, John Lewis identifies sites and we look at where Foxtons failed. In FINANCIALS NEWS, there's a run on Chinese banks and Credit Suisse has its third profit warning this year. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Inditex smashes it, Uniqlo faces inventory risks, Wizz Air warns of more losses and fertiliser problems get worse.AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculously steep hill...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 08/06/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, World Bank warns, Germany suffers, Australia hikes the interest rate and OpenSea navigates choppy waters. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, Londoners reckon WFH is here to stay, fuel prices make EVs viable, JD Sports gets slapped, Ted Baker loses a buyer and Target's slack could be picked up by discounters. In TECH NEWS, we look at the impact of Apple wading into BNPL and Brussels rules on chargers. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, another company attacks the LME, Biffa gets a bid and Cazoo tightens its belt.AND FINALLY, I bring you a heart-warming doggy story...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 07/06/22

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In MACRO AND OIL & GAS NEWS, BoJo survives while Russia's oil & gas problems make waves around the world. In TECH NEWS, China's tech nightmare eases, Big Tech lobbies hard, Apple unveils new stuff, GoTo announces BNPL, Musk has a hissy and Buzzfeed craters. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD has a nightmare, Mercedes-Benz announces a recall and new car sales dive in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK consumers continue to feel the pinch but visit the high street in greater numbers while Fink backpedals on ESG and Elliott gets feisty with nickel.AND FINALLY, I bring you the latest Primark best-seller...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 06/06/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Biden relents on sanctions and tariffs, Japan changes its stance on defence and Australia accuses China. In NEWS ON EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES, bankruptcies look set to boom, lawyers push for wellbeing, City bonuses run riot while CFA demand falls sharply, thousands are set to trial a four-day week and the logistics sector offers a lot of jobs. In EV NEWS, Tesla looks at cutting its workforce and Rivian continues to face issues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's international schools take a pasting, Apple looks at a headset and BNPL for businesses gets a lot of interest.AND FINALLY, I bring you a whole load of omelettes (including how to make a Pikachu one)...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 01/06/22

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In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Eurozone inflation hits a new high while the EU and UK ban insurance for Russian oil cargoes. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, UK mortgage approvals slide, UK credit card spending rises, food prices increase while grocery chains squeeze suppliers and B&M has a rough time. In M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS, DSM moves to takeover Firmenich in a €41bn deal, Elliott sells AC Milan and Deutsche Bank gets raided for greenwashing. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, execs buy the dips, buyers dash for potash, HP lifts its earnings outlook and raspberries get picked by robot.AND FINALLY, I bring you a sensational sandwich...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 31/05/22

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In ENERGY & OIL NEWS, the government scrambles for North Sea gas, EDF has problems, EU leaders restrict Russian oil imports and oil prices exceed $120 a barrel. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK car ownership falls, food prices come under focus, Sainsbury's tries to help out, Morrisons/McColl's goes under the microscope and Missguided calls in the administrators. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund buys into UK student housing and a US investor bids for Countryside. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Qualcomm steps up for Arm and the US sees a shortage of job candidates.AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual chopsticks...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 30/05/22

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In MACRO, MARKETS & ENERGY NEWS, central banks raise interest rates, China tries to open Shanghai, South Korea's IPO pipeline wanes and BoJo has a nuclear hiccup. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Americans travel, Brits' enthusiasm for the gym slows and more robots fill factories. In RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NEWS, US house prices challenge buyers, UK property price momentum loses steam and Help To Buy approaches a deadline. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Revolut gets closer to flotation, hackers attack Sberbank and Volvo has an impressive battery.AND FINALLY, I bring you the right way to eat a Toblerone and how to get a 6p pint of beer TODAY...

 

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Friday's daily news

Friday 27/05/22

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In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, the US economy contracts, Russia cuts interest rates again, Sunak brings in the windfall tax and other measures and the UK listing rules are set to change. In RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, Alibaba posts slow growth, US retailers get a boost, Ted Baker benefits from weddings and the office return, Auto Trader booms and Asda shoppers cut spending. In M&A NEWS, Broadcom puts in a formal offer for VMware, Johnson Matthey sells its battery business and FirstGroup considers a takeover. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Microsoft slows hiring, Twitter is fined, warehouse demand keeps rising and Klarna chases profit.AND FINALLY, I leave you with some flying, some music and some frenzied dancing...

 

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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/05/22

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In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, more US rate rises look likely, China gets downbeat, Russia ups pensions and the minimum wage, Sunak is on the verge of announcing a windfall tax and crypto is a mixed bag. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Beijing lockdowns hit carmakers and VW pays out for dieselgate while Stellantis and Samsung announce a new battery factory. In RETAILER NEWS, chiefs leave at M&S, JD Sports and Pets At Home - but with differing levels of success. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia announces strong sales and Musk loses a Twitter ally.AND FINALLY, I leave you with something that made me laugh so much this morning...

 

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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/05/22

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the global tax deal looks wobbly, Qatar pledges to invest in the UK, UK biz activity growth slows, the windfall tax thing edges closer and the ECB sticks the boot in with crypto. In CONSUMER/EMPLOYMENT/RETAIL NEWS, UK wages diverge and rail workers vote to strike while consumers face higher utility bills (with a difference) and grocery prices as we spend money on insulation and food-to go. We also look at retail prospects while Chanel does well and Abercrombie & Fitch doesn't. In SOCIAL MEDIA & LEISURE NEWS, Snap's misery prompts wider concerns, clubbing in the metaverse looks like being a thing and Airbnb's China withdrawal hands locals big potential. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Glencore is set to pay a big fine, JPMorgan counts the cost and Gorillas slims down.AND FINALLY, I bring you a useful iPhone hack...

 

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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 24/05/22

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In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Biden commits to Taiwan, Italy's economy suffers, Sunak bows to windfall tax pressure, the US faces blackouts and Siemens Energy goes for Gamesa. In TECH NEWS, Broadcom's in talks to buy VMware in $50bn deal, Zoom puts in a decent performance and Snap has a profit warning. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the SEC fines BNY Mellon, private equity faces more scrutiny and Klarna cuts 10% of its employees. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV battery prices rise, B&Q's owner sees more upside, Starbucks exits Russia and Airbnb exits China.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing illusion...

 

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Monday's daily news

Monday 23/05/22

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In REAL ESTATE NEWS, we look at the current state of office property and holiday lets. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the boss/worker pay gap widens, energy bills are likely to stay higher for longer, M&S faces price rise challenges and farmers fear an egg influx. In TRANSPORT-RELATED NEWS, Airbus aims to build a buffer and electric ferries are on the cards. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Australia gets a new PM, ESG funds suffer tech-buffeting and Apple considers production outside China.AND FINALLY, I bring you a lettuce trick and an amusing prank...

 

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