Tuesday 11/02/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump warns Hamas, green-lights bribery and threatens all steel and aluminium imports while Starmer faces water issues, English council mergers have consequences, Elliott gets involved in BP and gas prices hit a two-year high. In TECH NEWS, Taiwan and TSMC brace for Trump impact, China's CXMT threatens Korean dominance, Musk & chums make a cheeky offer and OpenAI's Sam Altman talks about an AI future. In CONSUMER NEWS, we consider consumer spending trends on EVs, health foods and McDonald's. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Fox makes an offer for Red Seat and US firms snap up central London offices. AND FINALLY I bring you Macron as you've never seen him before...

 


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Monday 10/02/25

In MACRO NEWS, Trump announces cuts in defence spending and more tariffs while China fights back and sees inflation accelerate as European companies are in a tizzy. In TECH NEWS, Project Kuiper gets one over on Starlink, Musk bats away TikTok rumours and Macron announces a big AI investment. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Dongfeng gets a boost and Tesla plans an Oxford Street showroom. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JP Morgan and Evercore climb the rankings, UK recruiters stay pessimistic, Tesco Clubcard reaches 30 and WH Smith stores are looking vulnerable. AND FINALLY I bring you the capabilities of a duck army...

 


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Friday 07/02/25

In MACRO NEWS, the Trump/Gaza drama continues, the president turns his attention to private equity firms, DOGE continues to stir things up, the Bank of England cuts interest rates and the FTSE100 hits a new high. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla stumbles in Europe, Porsche reveals sales guidance, VW bigs up a "China killer" and Vertu adds to the voices calling for EV discounts. In RETAIL NEWS, Amazon's sales outlook falls short, Temu looks likely to weather the storm and M&S's fashion boss steps down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly sound upbeat, Pernod Ricard is downbeat and Serco celebrates a big win. AND FINALLYI bring you what I thought was a ramen secret that I invented (but turns out I didn't)...

 


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Thursday 06/02/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the world reacts to Trump's ideas on Gaza, the tariff kerfuffle continues, more green investments take a hike and Starmer moves to ease nuclear power's path. In TECH NEWS, Google gets darker, Qualcomm and Arm get boosts on smartphone strength, Sonos announces job cuts and Disney beats The Street. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at UK employment trends, pharma confidence, Britain turning away from Musk and the attraction of rare earth elements. AND FINALLY I bring you an interesting way to look at tariffs...

 


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Wednesday 05/02/25

In MACRO NEWS, we consider Trump's Gaza Strip takeover, repercussions from his tax regime, China's response and Britain's slide. In TECH NEWS, Alphabet's wobble, Microsoft's naughtiness and Spotify's first annual profit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in the automotive, consumer goods and financials sector as well as Crest Nicholson's ongoing nightmare. AND FINALLY I bring you an incredibly wholesome moment...

 


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Tuesday 04/02/25

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Trump relents on the tariff threats while countries react, Eurozone inflation rises, Starmer tries to reset EU relations and crypto prices slide. In TECH NEWS, we look at the Chinese AI players, Anthropic's big development, OpenAI's new "deep research" tool, Meta's spending and Palantir's optimism. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Vanguard cuts fees, Freshfields breaches the £2bn revenue barrier and Match Group relies on Tinder. AND FINALLY I bring you an American's POV of British supermarket shopping...

 


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Monday 03/02/25

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, we look at Trump's tariffs, the reaction to them and their impact - as well as thoughts on oil demand and green aviation fuels while China makes major progress in nuclear fusion. In OTHER BIG PICTURE NEWS, India looks ahead to a bumper year for IPOs, the EU wants to open up a "coalition of the willing" for defence and Britain needs to learn lessons from France. In TECH NEWS, Huang meets with Trump and China kicks Japan's TV market in the teeth. In RETAIL NEWS, there's good news for Asos but bad news for TM Lewin. AND FINALLYI give you a choice to make between ultimate frisbee and rugby...

 


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Friday 31/01/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US GDP growth underwhelms, Elliott warns about a crypto bubble, Trump dishes out the blame, China builds a wartime command centre, the ECB cuts interest rates, UK biz confidence drops and gold hits a high. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI targets a punchy valuation, Intel sales slip, Samsung is downbeat, Microsoft loses and Apple has mixed news. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Puig gets higher sales, Mulberry switches focus, John Lewis disappoints, H&M misses targets, Homebase's nightmare continues and Wizz Air has a profit warning. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Deutsche Bank's profits crumble, St James's Place assets hit a new high and Amazon increases ad spend on X. AND FINALLYI bring you a pasta emergency...

 


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Thursday 30/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, the Fed keeps rates unchanged, Trump reacts, Reeves pushes the third runway and the Bank of England warns about the repercussions of mortgage limits. In TECH NEWS, we see more reaction to DeepSeek, chips recover, Microsoft has a strong Q4, Apple sees an opportunity and Meta reports decent Q4 numbers. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Tesla has a mixed year, UK ministers look to subsidise EV loans, UK car production hits a new low and a British car parts firm gets snapped up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK consumers face higher water bills, shoplifting booms, Morrisons blames the Budget, Barclays pushes RTO and Lloyds Banking Group cuts 136 branches. AND FINALLY Graham takes you on a ski descent!

 


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Wednesday 29/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, countries respond to Trump, Google bows to Trump and a new UK nuclear power station will go online in 2035. In TECH NEWS, the dust starts to settle after the DeepSeek shock, Nvidia still remains a viable AI play and Microsoft is found to stifle competition. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, LVMH shows growth, Kohl's makes big cuts, Asda ditches price-matching, Halfords shares jump and Starbucks still has work to do. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GM has a quarterly loss, Boeing posts its biggest loss and HSBC exits investment banking. AND FINALLY I bring you what it's like to be over 7 feet tall...

 


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Tuesday 28/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, China's manufacturing output drops, the EU renews Russia sanctions, Germany takes in more Russian LNG, Lithuania and Estonia aim for Donald's 5%, UK shop prices fall and we're on track to miss clean power targets. In DEEPSEEK NEWS, we look at the popping of the AI bubble. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, WH Smith attracts interest, Oxford Street takes a hit, streetwear suffers, Dr Martens recovers, Ryanair soars and Starbucks has a crack down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla has issues, Universal announces a Spotify agreement, Amazon wants to launch drones in the north-east and UK rents start to fall. AND FINALLY I bring you Nish Kumar's first experience with ravioli...

 


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Monday 27/01/25

In TRUMP-EFFECT NEWS, we see how Trump's latest outbursts are reverberating around the world. In REEVES-EFFECT NEWS, we look at the chancellor's push for growth and the repercussions of her policies so far. In RETAIL & CONSUMER TRENDS, supermarkets try music, Amazon Fresh goes all meh, WH Smith and Lakeland are put up for sale, Diageo denies the rumours, skinny jabs change drinking trends and Musk puts off Tesla buyers. In IN TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AI leaders clash, advertisers face new challenges and we look at the latest in influencer-related developments. AND FINALLY I bring you a really clever recipe...

 


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Friday 24/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, Trump turns the screws, China looks like ending coal, Japan raises interest rates and we look at a few of the happenings in Davos. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS,consumer confidence hits a low but there's good news for earnings growth, luxury brands keep pushing for tax-free tourist shopping, Primark sales weaken, Waitrose gets behind the farmers and Sainsbury's makes cuts. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, OpenAI gets Stargate exclusively, Sam Altman tries to extend human life, Neko pushes to be the Apple of healthcare, Chinese AI start-ups make great strides, the CMA investigates Apple and Google and CNN reduces headcount. In MANUFACTURING NEWS, Boeing has a 'mare and Rolls-Royce gets a UK win but factories see a slump in orders. AND FINALLY I ask for you to send me positive vibes this weekend...

 


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Thursday 23/01/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump gives Putin an ultimatum, US stocks gain, China tries to boost stocks, Goldman bets on a UK rate cut frenzy and Reeves gets feistier while cocoa prices skyrocket, crypto execs fret and energy changes. In RETAIL, CONSUMER & LEISURE NEWS, luxury brands look to the US, Adidas delights, Puma disappoints, EasyJet halves losses and 'spoons has a decent Christmas. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI stirs things up, Microsoft does an emissions deal, Samsung unveils a new AI-powered smartphone and EA sees weakness. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Stellantis plans US investments, Polestar seeks new suppliers and customers while Trainline gets hit by competition worries. AND FINALLY I bring you one man's attempt to conquer the world's longest set of monkey bars...

 


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Wednesday 22/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, the Trump effect continues and the UK government faces employment issues. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Monzo leans stateside, German EV sales plummet, Waterstones booms, Premier Foods has a decent Christmas and Marston's says cheers. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AI infrastructure in the US gets a big boost, ByteDance plans to spend big on AI chips, AI helps drug development, Legal AI spreads in the workplace, Meta reassures advertisers and Netflix jacks up prices. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Prologis sees rising demand for warehousing and Tritax Big Box announces a big data centre project. AND FINALLY I bring you world's first infinite Slinky staircase...

 


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Tuesday 21/01/25

In TRUMP NEWS, we look at what he said, what he did and what the impact was of his inauguration. In UK NEWS, Reeves approved looser limits on mortgage lending and backed a third Heathrow runway, hospitality and retail face more headwinds, Britain overtakes Germany and investors buy up shopping malls. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, European makers brace for 2025, Reeves moves to protect lenders in car finance mis-selling and a UK charging firm sounds a cautious note. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Huawei moves to snatch Nvidia's thunder, Musk whinges about X in China, it turns out that weight-loss drugs cut the risk of Alzheimer's and we take a look at eToro. AND FINALLY I bring you the classic Japan trip itinerary...

 


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Monday 20/01/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump makes a splash, UK ministers look at compromises on the workers' rights bill and the sluggish job market points to recession. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, UK growth slows, pressure builds for rate cuts, Battersea Power Station defies the gloom, luxury benefits from America and rent rises for Britons dent finances. In FINANCIALS & INVESTMENT NEWS, Santander considers an exit from the UK, hedge fund managers coin it in and ETFs go bananas. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, TikTok get un-banned, RedNote makes hay, Riyadh's property boom is bad for locals, we look at the opposing argument to shutting out overseas property buyers and Rightmove heralds a busy start to 2025. AND FINALLY I bring you a Spanish omelette made with crisps...

 


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Friday 17/01/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we take a look at the implications of a ceasefire, China magically hits its growth target, the UK's growth rate surprises, UK goods exports hit lows, English councils face an audit fee hike, pension funds get involved in crypto and BP slashes jobs. In TECH NEWS, Apple falters, Nintendo underwhelms with the Switch 2, TSMC looks like it can weather the storm, AI presents power problems, US blacklists China's answer to OpenAI, the clock ticks for TikTok and eToro goes stateside. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, European carmakers push for a deal, the defence industry braces, luxury powers a boom and UK mortgage defaults surge while Dunelm and Deliveroo deliver. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Citigroup decides to refit and UK housebuilders get bullish. AND FINALLY I bring you the latest incredible OK Go video...

 


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Thursday 16/01/25

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, there's a Gaza ceasefire, global leaders warn of conflict risk, US inflation rises, Germany's economy shrinks, UK inflation falls and we look at the latest on SMRs and nuclear fusion in the UK. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK house sales rise, Guinness rivals benefit from rationing, Mitchells & Butler rues gloomy weather, the number of advertised jobs falls and Hays cuts profit forecasts. In FINANCIALS NEWS, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs clean up and Hindenburg Research shuts down. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Mistral signs a deal, Synthesia hits a $2bn valuation and GM signs a deal for the supply of EV battery materials. AND FINALLY I bring you thoughts on what the next gen of old people will be like...

 


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Wednesday 15/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, South Korea's president is arrested, the new French PM opens up, Reeves doesn't discount an emergency Budget and the UK economy veers towards stagflation. In TECH NEWS, the EU and UK watchdogs consider tech probes, OpenAI makes a key hire, there's doubt about Starmer's AI hopes, Intel cuts costs and Zuck wields the axe. In FINANCIALS & INVESTMENT NEWS, private credit looks vulnerable, Solomon's reckons that the US economy is in a "fragile place", emerging markets could get trickier and the net-zero alliance slides further. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, things are looking good for Fortnum & Mason, Ocado and Games Workshop and less good for JD Sports while Country Garden loses over $24bn and Persimmon beats housebuilding targets. AND FINALLY I bring you a classic Chris Pratt impression...

 


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Tuesday 14/01/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US imposes more export controls, AI is set to power demand for new US gas power plants, Mexico promises, Spain suggests a 100% tax, Germany faces a meat and dairy ban and Woking seeks forgiveness. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Goldman Sachs wants more private credit, private equity ploughs money into consumer law firms, PageGroup warns, fewer companies hire and job losses await. In TECH NEWS, we consider Starmer's grand AI plan, how it raises water shortage fears and the impact of a TikTok ban. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, GSK goes shopping, Moderna slides and we look at London IPO prospects. AND FINALLY I bring you an interesting cocktail...

 


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Monday 13/01/25

In MACRO NEWS, we look at California wild fires and Trump's impact before even reaching office. In RETAIL, CONSUMER & LEISURE NEWS, Walmart reins in climate commitments, Nike does discounts and Soho House looks to go private. In TECH NEWS, AI dominates at CES and Starmer talks a good game about AI while Musk and Zuck promote free speech and Apple's class action kicks off in the UK. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, China surges ahead in the green space, Reeves's plans backfire, boomers buy injectables and trad watches make a comeback. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, we look at upcoming IPOs, cheap EV leases that appeal, weaker Merc sales, EasyJet's plans, property sellers coming up short and Asda's axe wielding. AND FINALLY I bring you a fancy dessert...

 


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Friday 20/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged, central bankers are in a quandary, Trump sticks his oar in, hedge funds cash in on crypto, Aim companies are likely targets and we see that the LSE loses out on liquidity. In RETAIL, CONSUMER & LEISURE NEWS, Walmart reins in climate commitments, Nike does discounts and Soho House looks to go private. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla sales bomb and British car production hits new lows. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, FedEx shares jump, James Bond's in limbo, Oura raises $200m and BT fights off a class-action lawsuit. AND FINALLY I bring you two versions of "The Routine"...

 


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Thursday 19/12/24

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the Fed cuts rates, China concerns increase, Japan leaves rates unchanged, UK inflation rises while its factories suffer, Sam Altman's nuke start-up gets some AI love, energy firms get a grid boost and electricity prices drop below zero. In TECH NEWS, the TikTok law gets reviewed and Perplexity's value triples. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, California gets permission to ban petrol-powered car sales by 2035, UniCredit gets more Commerzbank, London rents rise and Zizzi's owner sees growth. AND FINALLY I bring you posh breakfasts on a budget...

 


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Wednesday 18/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, everyone bends the knee to Donald, Musk attacks F-35s, US retail sales increase and we look at Brexit impact, wage increases and Poland auctioning butter. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Nissan and Honda consider a merger, Huawei makes progress in car manufacturing and European carmakers raise petrol vehicle prices. In TECH NEWS, the UK considers more AI transparency, Microsoft loads up on Nvidia's chips, Taiwan talks to Kuiper and Databricks raises $10bn. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Chemring misses out, Landsec buys Liverpool One and British Airways makes your luggage easier to find. AND FINALLY we take a look at the imperial vs metric debate...

 


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Tuesday 17/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Lagarde hints at more cuts, Scholz loses the confidence vote, the EU takes us to court, UK private sector hiring drops, Argentina's economy exits recession and bitcoin hits new highs. In TECH NEWS, TikTok meets Trump, Trump announces big SoftBank investment and we see that tech could still face scrutiny, CEOs are feeling more bullish and Europe signs a big satellite deal. In IPO & M&A NEWS, Canal+ shares bomb, Royal Mail's takeover is approved and we look at whether the LSExodus is actually anything to worry about while early Revolut investors could cash in. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Lambo delays its all-electric model, US backs a graphite factory and Lycamobile is about to get decimated. AND FINALLY I bring you the ultimate collection of dad dancing moves...

 


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Monday 16/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China retail sales growth slips, ructions continue in South Korea, the LSE sees the biggest exodus since the financial crisis, LNG freight rates collapse, Britain joins the CPTPP and UK-India trade booms while UK manufacturing confidence drops. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, we look at UK plans to relax EV rules, EV charging operators get tetchy, the AA boss tells the government to help with EV transition, Pony.ai is bullish on driverless and UK motor insurers rebound. In TECH NEWS, bosses struggle to oversee AI usage, UK creatives want AI protection, Bluesky does an admirable job and Duolingo thrives. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, house sales rise, landlords get involved and the UK joins Italy and Japan to make a new fighter jet. AND FINALLY I bring you a unique kitchen gadget...

 


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Friday 13/12/24

In MACRO NEWS, the ECB cuts interest rates, Spain faces a budget battle and the UK labour force survey failure continues to have repercussions. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AI content-scraping rules continue to cause friction, Broadcom booms, Google plants new smart glasses, Warner Bros looks at splitting and YouTube raises prices on streaming. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Costco's earnings rise, Crumbl delights, UK consumer confidence recovers, Currys warns of incoming price rises, the Shein listing hits resistance and TikTok's carbon footprint looks rather large. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, we look at potential areas where China could push back on sanctions, ministers consider weakening community power regarding power projects and HSBC reviews retail banking outside the UK and Hong Kong. AND FINALLY I show you why you might want to reconsider giving the gift of a toothbrush this Christmas...

 


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Thursday 12/12/24

In MACRO NEWS, US inflation rises, South Korea's president remains defiant, Starmer is to hold talks with the EU on defence, a big civil service cut is imminent and business leaders warn Reeves. In PROPERTY NEWS, housebuilding still faces hurdles, estate agents say that the market is having a wobble, the London housing market looks set for a decent 2025 and rent inflation slows down. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, we look at Walgreens' future, Zara's owner Inditex undershoots and Tui flies high. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, the car financing thing takes another turn, UAE buys McLaren and we reflect on GM reversing out of robotaxis and Nippon Life's acquisition. AND FINALLY I bring you an unusual Christmas dinner idea...

 


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Wednesday 11/12/24

In MACRO NEWS, China sticks with its GDP target, UK public sector workers face resistance and the pound rises versus the euro. In TECH NEWS, Brussels probes Google and Meta, Nvidia can weather China, SpaceX's valuation booms and GM gives up on robotaxis. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, energy and shopping bills are set to rise, Tesco thrives, Harrods workers vote to strike, Moonpig has a rough ride and Boots' owner looks for a buyer. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Nippon Life is set to buy Resolution Life, Kroger-Albertsons gets blocked, Ashtead looks to move and the "Can of Ham" sale falls through. AND FINALLY I bring you an interesting take on loyalty programmes...

 


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Tuesday 10/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Syrian rebels look to consolidate while nations pause asylum claims, China eases its monetary policy as its trade numbers disappoint, hiring falls in the UK but businesses are positive about 2025, Canal+ is to list imminently, Euston HS2 costs spiral, UK renewable energy hits a milestone and BP distances itself. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China investigates Nvidia, we look at the Omnicom/Interpublic deal and Sky reaches an agreement with Warner Bros Discovery. In CONSUMER NEWS, the Anti-Elon Tesla Club grows, house prices and rents go wild and mince pie prices jump by 40%. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Switzerland gets sued, MPs say finfluencers need questioning, claims management companies brace for good times, US companies lawyer up and Trump launches new merch. AND FINALLY I bring you an incredibly impressive athlete!

 


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Monday 09/12/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at developments in Syria, China's disappointing inflation numbers, South Korea's ongoing drama, Trump saying that he won't ditch Jay and UK gloom. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, TikTok faces uncertain times, ad revenues head to $1tn while Omnicom and Interpublic look to combine. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, new planning rules bypass councils while the average house price hits £300,000. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Trump could spell trouble for US automakers, the Mastercard settlement points to class action potential, Rheinmettal teams up with a US player on combat drones and we consider whether the private credit market is toppy. AND FINALLY I bring you some cultural differences in British and American drinking...

 


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Friday 06/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the French farce continues, Starmer sets out milestones, investors buy US stock funds and Qatar buys Typhoons from the UK while Equinor and Shell merge their UK oil and gas assets. In M&A NEWS, Thames Water attracts bidders, the Vodafone/Three merger gets approval and Aviva raises its offer for Direct Line. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV brands offer big discounts, the 60% tax trap gets real, Frasers has a profit warning and M&S is finally allowed to demolish its Oxford Street store. AND FINALLY, I bring you the joys of mouse jigglers...

 


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Thursday 05/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS,Barnier gets ousted, South Korea's turmoil continues, the OECD raises UK growth forecasts, bitcoin hits $100,000 and cocoa's about to go bananas. In MANUFACTURING NEWS,Northvolt's prospects look grim, GM takes a big hit, petrol cars get rationed, the future for drones looks good and Airbus cuts British jobs. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS,Musk has big plans for the Colossus AI supercomputer and China continues to wean itself off foreign chips while Disney hikes its dividend. In MISCELLANOUS NEWSAmerican Eagle shares dive, Calvin Klein's owner has a wobble, Warhammer makes it to the FTSE100, Guinness faces restrictions and we look at why London's property market is going sideways. AND FINALLY I bring you a wholesome grandma moment!

 


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Wednesday 04/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at some major K-drama, weak economic Aussie growth, troubles with UK data, ageing UK nuclear power plants getting their retirement extended and the rise of the crypto zoo. In TRADE & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, China imposes sanctions and deepens relations with China while Berenberg puts a number on job losses. In FINANCIALS NEWS, BlackRock buys deeper into private capital and Mastercard reaches an agreement. In MISCELLANOUS NEWSTesla sales drop in China, Claridge's owner talks a good game, On The Beach has a stellar year and South Western gets closer to nationalisation. AND FINALLY I bring you a mega slab of chocolate cake!

 


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Tuesday 03/12/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the EU birth rate falls, German job cuts hit hard, Michel Barnier faces the sack and the UK regulator makes positive noises about Shein. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Stellantis slides, GM decides to exit a Michigan EV battery plant and Jaguar defends its new car. In TECH NEWS, Intel's boss steps down and OpenAI considers advertising. In MISCELLANOUS NEWSUK house prices boom, retail spending falls, Sanofi invests in China, Siemens Energy outperforms Nvidia, St James's Place announces job cuts and there's bad news for Musk's pay package. AND FINALLY I bring you some talented young pizza tossers!

 


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Monday 02/12/24

In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Chinese exporters scramble ahead of the deadline, UK businesses are gloomy by M&A activity increases, Compass chases deals in Europe and Games Workshop looks set to join the FTSE100. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Stellantis's chief resigns, JSW decides to give EVs a go, the government considers various EV options and Jaguar is set to unveil a new model. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Americans stay home on Black Friday, M&S eyes a Spanish return, Australia's social media ban gets people thinking and OpenAI targets 1bn users. AND FINALLY, I bring you the infamous "carrot-in-a-box" game...

 


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Friday 29/11/24

In RETAIL & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, American retailers inject the FOMO, UK retail footfall drops, Morrisons scales back its use of Ocado, Dr Martens shares rise despite loss and toymakers target adults. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Aviva has another go at Direct Line and Wise is punished. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Australia implements a social media ban for kids, UK housebuilding falls to an 8-year low while house prices are expected to rise, the drinks trade braces for tax impact, EasyJet cuts flights and the government relents on hybrids. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make the best rosti I've ever seen!

 


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Thursday 28/11/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, Keir Starmer gets invited to Europe and we look at ongoing London market gloom. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, the Budget dents confidence, Ikea warns of higher prices, Pets at Home falters and Mitchells & Butlers braces for a hit. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, British car production slows, Aston has another profit warning and Schaeffler cuts jobs. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS EasyJet aims high, Direct Line rebuffs Aviva, Reddit overtakes X and we look at life after Capri/Tapestry. AND FINALLY I show you what I get up to on long road trips...

 


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Wednesday 27/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, Fed officials are cautious on cuts, Wall Street backs the UK and orange juice prices boom. In RETAIL NEWS, Nordstrom gets more confident, Urban Outfitters sees rising sales, Shaftsbury talks a good game, Leighton returns to Asda, AO World warns of price rises and Halfords considers raising garage prices. In TECH NEWS, Samsung has another reshuffle, Dell and HP post downbeat outlooks, X backers look set to gain from xAI, Sora is leaked and CrowdStrike gets more confident. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS car makers take a Trump-shaped hit, Stellantis says it'll close its Luton factory and Compass Group looks forward. AND FINALLY I bring you some classic jokes...

 


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Tuesday 26/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens China, Canada and Mexico, the UK government continues in defensive mode and crypto Brits watch bitcoin hit $95,000. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Macy's has a problem, UK retailers warn, Aldi and Lidl get a boost, Kingfisher disappoints, Starbucks gets outclassed, Gail's goes up for sale and gambling companies are going to get clobbered. In TECH NEWS, Apple faces AI difficulties in China, Mistral goes hunting in Silicon Valley and Telegram gets crypto support. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS pro services drive the UK economy, BDO partners get a big pay rise and Citigroup cuts promotions, AND FINALLY I bring you the three rules of pizza eating...

 


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Monday 25/11/24

In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, we take a look at defence, German exporters, agriculture, accountants and investment while workers seek new jobs and salaries rise. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Huawei launches its own phone with its own software, TikTok hopes for a bumper Christmas, Meta loses ground and music revenues boom. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, the UK property sector takes a hit, house price growth expectations wobble and Nationwide makes progress. In RETAIL NEWS, US retailers make Black Friday go further and UK retailers get more cautious about Christmas prospects.AND FINALLY, I bring you a dramatised version of the Google situation...

 


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Friday 22/11/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, Gensler quits, we look at the upside of Trump's tariffs, Adani drama tests India's reputation, public sector pay drives government borrowing, the CMA looks like it'll change course, consumer confidence returns and BP approves a gas project in Indonesia. In RETAIL NEWS, Gap raises its outlook, JD Sports has a profit warning, PDD's momentum slows and tensions rise at Boohoo. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the US, the FCA cuts lenders some slack and there's a mass X-odus going on. AND FINALLY, I bring you Jimmy Carr's theory on why Trump became president...

 


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Thursday 21/11/24

In MACRO NEWS,UK inflation rises and bitcoin edges closer to $100k. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia does it again, Apple tries to appease Indonesia, Palo Alto disappoints, Sage jumps and ProRata.ai signs up UK publishers. In RETAIL NEWS, Target misses expectations while HMV and Lidl warn of Budget impact. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in cars, real estate, Tokyo Metro takes on the Lizzie Line and Unilever suspends the sale of its ice cream business. AND FINALLY, Russell Crowe explains one of his most iconic movie scenes...

 


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Wednesday 20/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin prepares to weaponise energy, Starmer sidesteps criticism, the government's picking sides, farmers protest, labour market data continues to be dodgy and US companies stockpile. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Walmart booms, consumers get hit, Mulberry has a plan and Merlin does Minecraft. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Google might have to sell Chrome and Comcast prepares to sell off cable TV. In CAR NEWS, an EV mythbuster campaign gets the green light and estimates for the cost of the car financing scandal rise. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make crispy parmesan wafers

 


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Tuesday 19/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS,the G20 falters on support for Ukraine, Hong Kong sentences pro-democracy activists, Starmer talks a good game but the UK is exposed, Budget fallout continues, Trump dabbles deeper with crypto and the outlook for gold looks good. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, luxury brands turn to the US, Spirit goes down and BrewDog shuts in Mumbai In MEDIA NEWS, Associated Press wields the axe and Reddit keeps slaying. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese tech companies build AI teams in the US, Vanguard gives shareholders voting options, Tesla's shares boom, UK mortgage rates creep up and Huel benefits from the Ozempic boom. AND FINALLY, I show you how to pancake stretch...

 


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Monday 18/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at war, ongoing Trump impact, a struggling UK government, gold's wobble and lithium scepticism. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein plans a 2025 London IPO and Sephora plans more UK stores. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, trading assets at US banks hit a new high, Northvolt looks tricky, China's smartphone makers brace to make an impact in Europe and UK house prices cool. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky puzzle...

 


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Friday 15/11/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Jay Powell talks interest rates, we look at business trends for the UK and European gas prices power up. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Burberry plans a turnaround, WH Smith aims to expand in the US and pub chains count the cost of the Budget. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Meta is fined, the FTC scrutinises Microsoft's cloud business and Disney talks a good game. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Russian sales of Chinese cars boom, Ford gets slapped with a fine and we look at why size matters in law. AND FINALLY, I bring you some classic James Blunt content...

 


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Thursday 14/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation rises, we see more Trump impact, China braces itself, we look at how Spain is outperforming its neighbours, why Labour is losing council seats, Reeves's plan to consolidate council pension funds and bitcoin's march. In RETAIL & RESTAURANT NEWS, Amazon launches a Temu competitor, Homebase collapses and Just Eat Takeaway ditches Grubhub. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AI gives telcos a new lease of life, Bluesky Social takes off and Spotify wants to eat YouTube's lunch. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Geely booms, UK renters get clobbered and Klarna goes for New York. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of drinking and fighting...

 


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Wednesday 13/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we take a look at more reaction to Trump's victory and an exciting new development in nuclear fusion. In TECH NEWS,there's discussion about Musk's potential influence on AI while Amazon, Baidu and Softbank make AI advances, advertisers return to X to curry favour and Swigger rises on its market debut. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, M&S overtakes Waitrose, supermarket sales boom, Aldi makes ground and Flutter beats forecasts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK job market cools while firms and forecasters disagree on job losses, VW bets on Rivian and the NHS uses drones to fly blood samples. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic lockdown Zoom sketch...

 


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Tuesday 12/11/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, Brussels looks to boost spending for defence, the Trump pump takes effect and go-private levels hit a three-year high. In BUSINESS TRENDS, Japan's on the verge of an energy storage boom and the NIC changes cause all sorts of problems. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BMW puts £70m aside for potential compensation payouts and Continental cuts sales guidance. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nintendo and Sony brace for disappointment, HSF mergers with US firm and FTX sues Binance's founder. AND FINALLY, I bring you a slightly naughty dad joke...

 


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Monday 11/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's still a lot of reaction to Trump's victory, the UK Budget and the HMRC gets a surprise £700m windfall. In TECH NEWS,Big Tech waits in anticipation and TSMC is on the verge of stopping the production of advanced chips for China. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Crown Estate splashes the cash, Space NK aims to open more shops and Vertical Aerospace is in trouble. AND FINALLY, I bring you some back garden shenanigans...

 


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Friday 08/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed cuts interest rates, Trump's re-election prompts further reactions, the Bank of England cuts interest rates, big business warns of Budget impact, the government considers alternatives for HS2 and there's trouble in the North Sea. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Bentley pushes back its switch to a 100% EV line-up, Nissan's going to cut 9,000 jobs and Stellantis plans cuts as well. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK house prices hit a new record and Hammerson buys back Westquay at a big discount. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Airbnb booms, Goldman Sachs names its partners, Rolls-Royce ditches flying taxis, Sainsbury's is a mixed bag and recruitment suffers in the Budget run-up. AND FINALLY, I bring you some back garden shenanigans...

 


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Thursday 07/11/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at Trump's victory, the impact, what happens now and the implications while Germany collapses and the UK reflects. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BMW's profits plummet and used car sales hit new highs. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS,M&S profits rise, Wetherspoon's boss warns and Domino's Pizza delivers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK aims to clamp down on AI risks, Arm Holdings outperforms, Christmas ads attract record spending and Novo Nordisk gets a Wegovy boost. AND FINALLY, I bring you a rather over-complicated (yet strangely compelling) way of opening a posh bottle of wine...

 


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