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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's a sector rotation going on in the US, brokerage shares fall while MoneySuperMarket and Go Compare also take a hit from AI and BP stops share buy-backs. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Ferrari reassures, Ford doesn't and Wayve eyes a chunky valuation. In TECH & STREAMING NEWS, xAI co-founders leave, Apple and Google agree to overhaul rules and Spotify's profits triple. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Mattel shares tank, Europeans shun the US and research says that UK first-time buyers are too pessimistic. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Star Wars-themed chat up lines (well Valentine's isn't far away now!)...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Howard Lutnick's now under the Epstein spotlight, China pokes Taiwan, Takaichi looks to change the constitution and Starmer survives. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, retail spending rebounds and Ocado looks to cut jobsIn MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NatWest buys wealth manager Evelyn Partners. AND FINALLY, I bring you some puns...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Takaichi wins a landslide, Venezuela carries on without Maduro, Starmer faces a tricky week, traders keep buying silver and bitcoin still looks overvalued. In EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS TRENDS, US companies get accused of "AI washing", Barclays cuts jobs, unemployment climbs and top hotels keep charging big prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Novo Nordisk gets a win, banks push for faster IPOs, Europe pushes for social media bans and Tesco buys Amazon Fresh stores. AND FINALLY, I bring you an impressive garden project...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump wades in and launches TrumpRx, US job cuts surge, Starmer's having a 'mare, the Bank of England keeps rates unchanged and bitcoin's slump continues. In TECH NEWS, Amazon shares drop, AI bubble fears persist and Anthropic launches a new Claude model. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Pandora makes a big decision, Greenland tensions prompt outflows, the EV market hits reverse and the Rio Tinto/Glencore combo is abandoned. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brekky idea...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Starmer faces more pressure, British companies get access to the EU loan for Ukraine and Tether reins it in. In TECH NEWS, the sector takes a hit, Google plans to double AI spending, we see how Anthropic made its breakthroughs and Elevenlabs gets an $11bn valuation. In CAR NEWS, Ford sees sales drop, Chery aims to launch a fourth brand in the UK and Leapmotor aims to become the next BYD. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see whether UK consumers are starting to bounce back, pubs and restaurants continue to suffer, Beazley finally agrees to Zurich's offer and Asda's nightmare gets worse. AND FINALLY, I bring you an invention that's surely destined to fail...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump strikes some deals, Griffin questions the enrichment of the Trump family and there's scepticism surrounding India's Russian oil promises. In TECH NEWS, we take a closer look at the SpaceX/xAI merger, the latest AI safety report, Anthropic's new legal bot, chips and Spain's decision to ban social media access for the under-16s. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER NEWS, food and drink companies suffer, the auto industry calls warns against the wave of Chinese EVs, UK rental demand slows and Santander offers a 98% mortgage. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nubank could be Revolut's inspiration, Paul Weiss goes poaching and Novo Nordisk warns on sales. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing beatboxer!

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see a world without nuclear arms control, who is raking it in from enacting Trump's plans, India tariffs get slashed, France passes a budget and oil and precious metals are all over the place. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER NEWS, American brands lose their lustre, UK manufacturing growth accelerates, the US jobs report gets delayed, London gets increasingly out of reach and UK house prices rose in January. In M&A NEWS, SpaceX buys xAI and Devon Energy is to buy Coterra. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Disney slides, Ikea proceeds with its China strategy, China bans Tesla-style door handles, Britain's biggest bitcoin company eats big losses and Lammy's raid on law firms could be fatal. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual waffle idea...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the UK reconsiders joining the EU defence fund, gold and silver fall back, bitcoin loses all gains, Trump sells to an Abu Dhabi royal and Europe's gas storage falls. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Super Bowl ad slots hit highs, protein is the new thing, consumer goods prices could go up more, Amex booms, UK restaurants suffer and UK employment prospects look gloomy. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, things are looking up for the UK EV buyer and Lemonade could pioneer a way forward. In TECH NEWS, AI-generated research papers get banned and SpaceX blocks Russia's use of Starlink. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Japanese haircut...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the impact of some of Trump's pet projects, emerging markets boom and Trump warns Starmer. In TECH NEWS, Apple has a great quarter, chipmakers warn of a supply squeeze, Amazon mulls a huge $50bn bet on OpenAI and Microsoft shrinks. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, US companies look to shed jobs, we consider AI job opportunities and Lloyds Bank's boss touts the need for workers to "reskill themselves". In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, it's mixed for banks, Visa climbs, Deckers gets a Hoka boost, AstraZeneca invests big in China, the UK regulator warns about weight-loss drugs, Ocado gets more bad news and US robotaxis train in London. AND FINALLY, I bring you the secret to finding great eateries in Tokyo...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed keeps rates unchanged, gold climbs even further and Indonesia's in trouble. In TECH NEWS, Meta ploughs on with spending, Microsoft slides and OpenAI is about to do a massive funding round. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Tesla makes changes whilst winning in Japan, UK car output hits its lowest level in 70 years and Carvana plummets. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the effect of immigrant crackdowns, Amazon announces job cuts, Starbucks recovers and accountants get bumper pay. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man and his dog (in a backpack)...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider market moves, a big deal between the EU and India and how Canada's oil industry is thriving. In TECH NEWS, Texas Instruments has a good quarter, US TikTok faces investigation and the UAE launches its own AI model. In CAR NEWS, GM shares boom while EV sales overtake petrol in Europe. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Boeing takes off, UPS cuts, Europe's chemicals sector suffers, LVMH beats expectations, UK pubs and live venues get support and the vet sector faces reforms. AND FINALLY, I bring you other people's perceptions of the British obsession with tea...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest Trump shenanigans, the UK government on pubs and booze, rising shop price inflation and market moves. In TECH NEWS, Georgia pushes to ban datacentres, controversy over AI persists, Synthesia hits a $4bn valuation, France goes native on video-conferencing, TikTok has a blackout and the EU wants WhatsApp covered. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Nvidia puts big money into CoreWeave, Anta Sports ups the ante and the European IPO market gets going. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brand new way of tying your shoelaces!

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens, pardons whilst whipping up opposition, Saudi Arabia is to rein in Neom, Andy Burnham gets blocked, gold hits $5k and the US keeps investing in rare earths. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, luxury gravitates to the US, Devon and Cornwall are suffering, private tutor demand rises and there are employment wobbles. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, UK sales rise unexpectedly, Morrisons tries its own middle aisle, Asda shoppers aren't convinced, On goes beyond trainers and Matcha boosts Caffè Nero. In TECH NEWS, memory stocks boom, Hassibis warns of a bubble and we look at the potential for AI to raise electricity bills. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual hat for a cat...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Davos, UK government borrowing and Venezuela. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Apple's developing a new wearable, Japan's Kioxia booms, Intel suffers and TikTok gets a deal. In FINANCIALS NEWS, JP Morgan boosts Dimon's pay but Trump sues him while Ford and GM get US permission to set up banking divisions. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the IPO pipeline, Beazley's rejection of Zurich, UK consumer gloom and B&M's not-so-merry Christmas. AND FINALLY, I bring you the fruits of a pointless exercise...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Greenland, markets, UK inflation and a potential social media ban. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, JP Morgan's boss warns about the impact of AI, Logical Intelligence makes a breakthrough and the BBC announces a deal to make content for YouTube. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Morrisons losses deepen, Next buys Russell & Bromley and JD Wetherspoon gets hit by rising costs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW improves cashflow, SocGen is to axe 1,800 finance jobs, Aberdeen sees big outflows and inner London house prices plummet. AND FINALLY, I bring you that amazing bartender again...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the world reacts to Trump and we look at the latest developments in defence, energy and Japan. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Nadella appeals for wider AI adoption, ByteDance targets Alibaba and Netflix beats forecasts. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese EVs reign supreme and target the UK while Renault moves into drone manufacture. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK goes shopping, Amazon opens a massive store and the number of employed in the UK falls. AND FINALLY, I bring you some shocking news and something to calm the soul...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest in Greenland, Chevron's Venezuela dilemma and unions changing their tune on Europe. In CONSUMER SPENDING-RELATED NEWS, Germany opens up its EV support scheme, UK first-time buyers still rely on BoMAD and Carlsberg loses froth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Zurich bids for Beazley and regulators warn about AI in finance. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual wooden sculptures...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Europe baulks at Trump's aggression against Greenland ahead of Davos, China hits its GDP growth target and Brazil and the US close in on a rare earths deal. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia halts H200 chip output, ElevenLabs eyes an $11bn valuation and Musk gets feisty. In CONSUMER NEWS, the demand for spirits falls, high street coffee chains feel the pressure from independents and asking prices rise. AND FINALLY, I need you to settle a family debate as to my taste in music...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest on Iran, Venezuela and Greenland while Trump pushes for power plan funding, Chinese and Canadian leaders meet, the Red Sea opens up and the UK economy ticks up. In TECH NEWS, Apple plays kingmaker, Claude's new chatbot could be ominous, xAI gets sued and Parloa triples its valuation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Goldman and Morgan Stanley bankers are loving it, BlackRock beats forecasts, the UK business rates system comes in for criticism and weight-loss drug use could affect how much people can borrow for mortgages. AND FINALLY, I bring you that chocolate guy again...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US stocks slide, metals prices rise, Trump continues to stir, Japan's PM gets closer to calling a snap election, UK borrowing costs fall, speculation rises of more U-turns and wind contracts are announced. In TECH NEWS, Google uses e-mails and YouTube history to personalise AI, OpenAI agrees a massive deal, Musk climbs down over deepfakes, McKinsey tests AI use in recruitment and Sadiq Khan warns about AI taking London jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the vegan boom collapses, Coca-Cola gives up on selling Costa, AutoTrader says the new EV tax will kill EV demand and UK estate agents get optimistic. AND FINALLY, I bring you different ways to make your bed...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Trump's options in Iran, how countries are de-risking from America and how central bankers rally to support Powell while China's trade surplus booms, Starmer gives up on mandatory digital IDs and the Northern Powerhouse project gets a lift. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Microsoft says China's winning, Warhammer makes a stand on AI, Netflix prepares another offer and the BBC tries to fend off Trump. In RETAIL NEWS, Fortnums does well, European luxury has a China wobble and we see that Russell & Bromley could disappear. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JP Morgan takes a hit, Boeing beats Airbus, Delta is hopeful and we see the latest in defence company developments. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic Bob Mortimer short story...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's assault on the Fed causes a stir, his assault on credit card issuers causes panic and he makes threats to those "doing business" with Iran while gold hits record levels. In RETAIL NEWS, Abercrombie has a strong year-end, JD Sports tries AI and M&S is in a good place. In TECH NEWS, AI start-ups face challenges, Alphabet hits a $4tn valuation, OpenAI is to do another Super Bowl ad and Grok faces a crackdown. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AbbVie sucks up to Trump, Germany defence jobs boom, McLaren gets a big cash boost and Stonegate gets the advisers in. AND FINALLY, I bring you a competitive firefighter...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see what Trump's doing re Iran, Venezuela, his defence industry and on the domestic front whilst NATO allies fret about Greenland silence, how Russia could get through, the EU's demand for a "Farage clause" and whether the government's pub U-turn could work. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK business confidence weakens while companies approach a tipping point, we see the Christmas scorecard but employment stalls. In TECH NEWS, Google introduces new shopping ads and Burnham backs Aussie-style social media bans. In M&A NEWS,healthcare companies look set for a deal bonanza and Merck is in talks to buy Revolution Medicines. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing cleaver skills!

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at further Venezuela and Greenland developments and Trump orders a chunky mortgage bond-buying spree while the UK government moves to ring-fence the City and climbs down on pub taxes. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK households spend less on booze, Tesco and M&S have a merry Christmas, Uniqlo benefits from tourists, Primark disappoints and Greggs puts prices up. In IPO & M&A NEWS, MiniMax is the latest Chinese AI company to list and Merck eyes Revolution Medicines while Glencore and Rio Tinto restart talks. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese car exports are set to rise, GM takes a hit and LG Electronics expects a loss. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brave man...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Venezuela and Greenland as well as Trump's calls for a massive increase in US defence spending, UK ministers consider concessions for pubs, Scotland squanders 75% of its wind energy and Trump's World Liberty venture applies for a US banking licence. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI touts AI's ability to free us from chores, Anthropic raises $10bn, Character.ai and Google settle teen suicide lawsuits and Samsung reports record profits. In FINANICALS NEWS, JP Morgan takes over Apple's credit card portfolio and Zilch buys Lithuanian lender Fjord Bank. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK construction takes a big hit and Warner Bros rejects Paramount's bid. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Chinese wine...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Venezuela and Greenland while Giorgia Meloni seeks to boost her chances and Chevron moves to buy Lukoil assets. In TECH NEWS, China reviews Meta's purchase of Manus, xAI raises $20bn and TDK wants to try smart glasses. In PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEWS, PE firms go on a recruitment drive, Accenture buys an AI start-up and Pogust Goodhead is looking tricky. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest on cars and retailers while Lloyds sees a blockchain future and Sheffield emerges in defence. AND FINALLY, I bring you a restaurant dilemma...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the repercussions of the invasion of Venezuela. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK credit card borrowing booms, shop price inflation forces consumers to trade down (which is good news for Aldi), workers turn down promotions and power grid jobs are hot. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia releases a new AI model and Telegram takes a big hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Pirelli tries to fend off the Chinese, UK car sales increase, there's a shortage of London office space and Novo Nordisk triggers a weight-loss pill price war in the US. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting fact about eggs...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at what happened in Venezuela and it implications. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, EV sales look set to slow, Tesla and Toyota lose ground to China and London emerges as the battleground for robotaxis. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK business confidence weakens, pizza consumption changes on both sides of the Atlantic, unemployment goes higher and 25% of British workers are unhappy. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest in tech, IPO and M&A and how Sainsbury's is making a push into upmarket clothing, difficulties in rural America and Musk potentially becoming the world's first trillionaire. AND FINALLY, it's bad news for Kevins in France...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the markets show doubts, Japan raises interest rates to highest point in 30 years, the EU agrees a Ukraine loan, the ECB leaves rates unchanged, the BoE cuts and UK construction plans look shaky. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader are set to merge, Trump wades into fusion and booksellers look to list in London. In TECH NEWS, China upgrades older ASML machines, the TikTok thing moves forward and Britons use AI for emotional support. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at AI in the workplace, why junior lawyers' pay keeps rising despite the rise of AI, FRP Advisory expects increasing demand and Nike feels a China chill. AND FINALLY, I bring you some dad jokes to end the year with...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, UK inflation slows and interest rates look like they'll fall while BP's boss resigns abruptly. In TECH NEWS, AI stocks weaken, Amazon does an AI overhaul and Meta uses a new age-check system. In PROPERTY NEWS, London property prices plunge and although house prices generally fall this year, a rebound is expected next year. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Germany approves massive military purchases, the UK vows to review EV sales targets, the Medline and Andersen IPOs fly and cheap Chinese stuff shifts to Europe. AND FINALLY, I bring you the smallest (and fanciest) egg fried rice...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, both the US and UK see higher unemployment, Starmer looks vulnerable, the Erasmus programme looks like returning, risky crypto trading gets the go-ahead and oil prices hit a nine-month low. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, the WBD drama continues, Canada OKs the Anglo Teck merger, Amazon is the next company to commit to OpenAI, Medline raises $6bn, Anderson gets a $1.75bn valuation and Waymo raises more money. In LAW & REGULATION NEWS, the BBC vows to fight Trump, California orders Tesla to change Autopilot advertising, the UK workers' rights legislation passes, limits are to be lifted on litigation funders and Morrisons loses out on rotisserie chickens. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers rejoice and China property stocks are still in the doldrums. AND FINALLY, I bring you the correct way to enter a room...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump goes off-piste, the UK and South Korea sign a new trade deal, entrepreneurs get blocked and we look at the state of the UK in visas, AI copyright and crypto. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Brussels moves to ditch the 2035 combustion engine ban, Ford makes a big move, Nissan commits to the UK and Chinese robotaxis are in trouble while the AA and RAC ponder their options. In CONSUMER GOODS & CONSUMER NEWS, Roomba goes bankrupt, Magnum moves to boot its chair, Brompton refuses to fold, UK mortgage rules are to be relaxed and seller cut asking prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, investors bet on Chinese AI-related companies, we see what to look out for in a bubble, McKinsey making thousands of layoffs and what young Aussies are doing in the wake of the new social media ban. AND FINALLY, I bring you a proud young wizard demonstrating his talents...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Australia is to review gun laws after the Bondi tragedy, the UK economy contracts and we look at what's in store for UK interest rates and crypto. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, job listings fall, the average mortgage for first-timers rises, Rightmove predicts a "Boxing Day bounce" and hospitality takes another hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, SpaceX gets serious about an IPO, we look more closely at Disney's investment in OpenAI, hedge funds buy into commodities, VW approaches its first production closure, claims outweigh premiums in car insurance and Australia's social media ban makes waves. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Northern Irish slang...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the S&P hits a record high, the US trade deficit narrows, Trump rattles cages and Mexico slaps tariffs on Chinese imports. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at the impending IPO boom, Broadcom's shares weaken, Coupang gets hacked, Disney invests $1bn in OpenAI and we look at different outcomes for WBD. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU cuts the new drug exclusivity window, Lululemon's CEO heads for the exit, Aegon UK's up for sale, UK pubs are doing well, plans are submitted for York Central and Britain's youth unemployment rises. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man and his dog...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed cuts rates, the US lengthens social media disclosure, the EU looks at more green walk-back and the UK government faces push-back against workers' rights legislation. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Google DeepMind unveils plans to build a materials science lab, Oracle falls and we see the latest commentary on the Warner Bros Discovery deal. In LEISURE NEWS, restaurants get crafty, things get dramatic at Leon and Evoke mulls a sale or breakup. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Trump accelerates Europe's EV judgment day, retailers scramble to appear on AI searches and millennials cut their internet use. AND FINALLY, I bring you a compelling race...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Zelenskyy faces more pressure, Trump addresses concerns, US job openings improve, China's economy has issues, the French welfare budget passes, the Bank of England reckons the Budget will cut inflation and silver booms. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China limits access to Nvidia chips and adds domestic AI chips to its official procurement list while the fight over WBD continues. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, it turns out that British consumers pay more income tax than the French, households cut spending, homeowners take out riskier mortgages and rent rises slow down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JP Morgan suffers, SpaceX aims for a listing, drones could be built in the Isle of Wight and Asda's 'mare continues. AND FINALLY, I bring you a compelling ice cream...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump bails farmers out, Strategy's suffering continues and it seems that retail investors might be powering the stocks-and-gold bubble. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Paramount spoilt the Netflix/WBD party and Magnum Ice Cream floats. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia gets the green light and everyone's eyes are on Australia. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Black Friday proves to be meh, UK employers become less willing to disclose salary and a judge rejects Trump's ban on new wind permits. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of etiquette...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed's expected to cut rates, the US economic divide widens, China's trade surplus breaches $1tn, Thailand and Cambodia fight and the UK government faces difficult decisions over cars and energy. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Netflix agrees a takeover offer, Robinhood makes moves in Indonesia and Unilever's ice cream business floats. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, Canary Wharf's revival continues, London is running out of office space and Rightmove tries to stay ahead. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kroger pays Ocado compensation, China's Nvidia challenger booms and Budweiser prepares for booze-free drinkers. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun way to do hot chocolate...

In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, We look at the state of the American consumer and UK employment trends. In TECH NEWS, Meta plans metaverse spending cuts, Trustpilot gets accused of dodgy practices and we look at how AI could transform UK homebuying and spell the end of the billable hour. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV demand drops, Frasers complains, we look at UK market drivers and BP talks about selling its Castrol unit. AND FINALLY, I bring you the fruits of a college education...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump throws his weight around, the EU looks at how to cut purchases from China, Trafigura predict low China oil demand, Sterling jumps, Indian equities underperform, Germany pours money into lithium and Glencore cuts 1,000 jobs. In TMT NEWS, Anthropic moves forward, Meta poaches an Apple designer, the UK considers tighter laws on AI chatbots, WPP falls and India reverses an unpopular move. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, we see why petrol cars may be cheaper than EVs, why UK houses aren't actually getting more affordable and how US private employers cut jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, HSBC appoints a new-old chair and Inditex powers through. AND FINALLY, I bring you a magic trick...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin rejects the deal, Trump says he'll name the new Fed chief, Trump's sons' bitcoin venture suffers, UK pension funds ditch US stocks, the UK market shows signs of life, WPP looks set for demotion and we look at threats to the UK economy. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic eyes an IPO, Mistral unveils new models and Altman issues "code red". In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Bank lowers capital requirements, Barclays moans about Revolut and Ruffer is to cut 20% of jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford EV sales sink, Volvo and Polestar talk their own book, JLR's design chief gets booted, Taiwan's manufacturers get left behind, company TikTok influencer is a "thing" and ham prices look set to climb. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ultimate game of hide-and-seek...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Costco joins companies suing the Trump administration, Starmer is accused of creating a new welfare trap, the OBR chair quits, the NHS agrees to pay more, BP ditches a hydrogen hub and Strategy's in a pickle. In TECH NEWS, Samsung comes out with a triple folding smartphone, Apple poaches an AI exec, OpenAI makes another deal and Black Forest Labs challenges the biggies. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Tesla does well in Norway, Stellantis car production in France is set for an 11% fall and Zipcar shuts down its London operation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, private credit providers sign up for UK stress tests, HSBC gets on board with Mistral, Airbus has more problems, European farmers face challenges, consultancies freeze starting salaries and Black Friday deals take the edge off shop price inflation. AND FINALLY, I show you how to "speak British"...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the aftermath of the Budget and platinum's renaissance. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, we look at what's going on on both sides of the Atlantic and the latest trends in law firms. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, OpenAI feels the pressure, Beazley pulls back from cyber insurance and we take a look at influencers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider the EU's "backdoor ban" on petrol vehicles, the latest on airlines, Merlin's new project, Gail's plans and HS2's fire sale of land. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing street art...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Carney makes an unpopular choice, we consider what happens next after the Budget, net migration falls and Labour caves on "day one" rights. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, US banks announce UK expansion, Canary Wharf recovers, house prices fall and Unite gravitates towards the "strongest" universities. In M&A NEWS, Deutsche Börse goes shopping and Puma gets a boost from bid rumours. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China moves AI model training offshore, European nations finance a surveillance network in space and TJX could be the tech antidote. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic sketch...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we take a look at yesterday's Budget, reactions and its impact while the S&P downgrades Tether's assets, crypto hoarders sell out and North Sea oil and gas groups get permission to drill. In TRUMP IMPACT NEWS, corporate dealmaking booms while European business schools gain at America's expense. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, a Marlow studios development gets the green light and affordability for first-time buyers improves. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Saudi Arabia makes new moves to attract foreigners, Deere gets downbeat and Pets At Home sees profits slide. AND FINALLY, Uncle Roger casts his critical eye over another Jamie Oliver abomination...