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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In M&A NEWS, a PE crackdown looks imminent, Twitter looks watertight, McDonald’s finds a buyer for its Russia business and Brookfield swoops for HomeServe. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Mercedes declares focus on high-end and Renault goes for hydrogen. In STREAMING NEWS, Netflix tightens its belt but Amazon splashes the cash. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see US home sales slow down, UK consumer confidence at record lows, Klarna potentially losing billions and an interesting use of NFTs.AND FINALLY, I bring you a VERY catchy song…
In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Turkey’s Erdogan blocks NATO accession talks while Sunak warns us to strap in. In RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, Target and Walmart weakness trigger a US sell-off, Burberry goes more niche, Watches of Switzerland sees sales boom, UK pub chains adapt, British Land puts in a decent performance and UK house prices lose momentum. In M&A NEWS, we see a shipping/aviation move, Barclays buying into Barrenjoey and the PIF buying a chunk of Nintendo. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tencent has a ‘mare, Tesla has a tantrum and Impossible comes to the UK.AND FINALLY, I bring you a chip shop abomination and a cautionary parental tale…
In RETAIL/CONSUMER NEWS, US retail sales rise, Walmart has a ‘mare, UK unemployment hits new lows and parents finance kids. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Allianz agrees a massive settlement, Mastercard tries something new and Thought Machine doubles its valuation. In SOCIAL/MEDIA NEWS, the Twitter drama trundles on and Netflix’s new direction leads to new opportunities. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Britain exports record levels of energy, AstraZeneca strikes a Covid antibody drug deal and Land Securities benefits from a return to the office.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing fitness influencer…
In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CRYPTO NEWS, Finland and Sweden move forward with NATO and Putin’s OK with it, China and the EU lose ground, the BoE loses control of inflation, wheat prices rocket and Nomura goes crypto. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Renault exits Russia and Lordstown Motors gets close to conking out. In FAST FOOD NEWS, McDonald’s leaves Russia and Greggs pounces on city centres. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Musk hints at a lower offer for Twitter, Uber is to offer membership in the UK and Made.com has a ‘mare.AND FINALLY, I bring you Spider-Man dancing in a supermarket…
In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, Sweden and Finland apply to join NATO, Saudi Aramco reports jump in profits and crypto assets get some good news. In CARS & BATTERY NEWS, used car prices in US calm down and Ford sells more Rivian while Northvolt and Norsk Hydro expand their battery recycling plans in Europe. In INDUSTRY NEWS, UK manufacturing adapts to Covid and Brexit while diamonds face difficulties. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look behind the Twitter deal “suspension”, Peloton find the going tough and London rents rise.AND FINALLY, I bring you the weirdest pizza I’ve ever seen…
In OIL, GAS & CRYPTO NEWS, BP still faces windfall tax calls, Shell sells Russian petrol stations, European gas prices rise and there’s panic in the crypto market. In MANUFACTURING-RELATED NEWS, Foxconn beats rivals, Rolls-Royce is hopeful, Jaguar has chip issues and Rivian has a recall. In M&A NEWS, Vodafone and Three are in talks, BT and Warner talk sport and Warner Music competes with BMG to buy a back catalogue. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter sheds top execs, SoftBank has a massive loss and pressure increases for a mini-budget.AND FINALLY, I bring you some classic sport ads…
In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, US and China inflation rides high, the ECB edges towards a possible interest rate rise – and counts the potential cost of the Ukraine war – while BoJo offers security to Sweden and Finland and Sunak puts together a support package. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, Compass benefits from a return to office, Airbnb changes its offering, Tui advises booking now and Disney+ sees more subscribers while UK employers give out bonuses and Tesco provides office space. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Toyota warns on profits and Arrival turns on Russia. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US farmers race against the weather, global investment banks make money in China and casinos have their best month ever!.AND FINALLY, I bring you a little light music…
In TECH & GAMING NEWS, Twitter looks like relenting on Trump, Grindr aims for flotation, Bored Ape ups the ante in the metaverse, EA departs from Fifa, Nintendo does a stock split and Sony banks on more PS5 sales. In EV NEWS, Tesla suffers in Shanghai, Stellantis warns of battery shortages, ships warn about battery fires and Shell accelerates charger rollout. In TRAVEL SECTOR NEWS, British Airways reshuffles management, Wizz Air looks east and Eurotunnel benefits from P&O misery. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Netflix talks ads, Peloton crashes and Pfizer goes shopping.AND FINALLY, I bring you a thought for the day…
In MARKETS, MACRO & OIL NEWS, global markets weaken, China has issues, Russia is suffering, crypto market value drops and we see how oil companies made their money. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Philip Morris pursues Swedish Match, Morrisons buys McColl’s and Goldman Sachs swerves SPACs. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, European wages rise, higher energy bills are a short and long-term problem, UK consumer spending falls but US consumers keep buying expensive meat. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford sells a bit of its Rivian stake while UK electric car sales more than double, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce get a nuke contract and defence companies experience supply problems.AND FINALLY, I bring you something you didn’t know about post boxes…
In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US imposes more Russia sanctions, Trafigura invests in UK lithium, US refiners reap the benefit of high pump prices and the US faces electricity shortages. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, households continue to face major challenges, Scottish Power calls for action on energy bills and we look at whether we’ve fallen out of love with online shopping. In M&A NEWS, Morrisons goes for McColl’s and West End landlords look to merge.AND FINALLY, I bring you some anti-hack hacks and an amazing “toy”…
In MARKETS, MACRO & INDUSTRY TRENDS NEWS, US markets plunge, the Bank of England raises the interest rate, UK businesses have a tough time, German and French manufacturing suffers while Finland and Sweden face a tricky NATO problem. In LOCKDOWN WINNERS/LOSERS NEWS, we look at lockdown winners-turned-losers (Shopify, Peloton and Netflix), loser-turned-winner (Trainline) and a continued winner in DoorDash. In CONSUMER TRENDS/RETAIL NEWS, car sales are likely to weaken (but Bentley sales are strong!), Etsy has a rough patch and pig farmers appeal to Tesco. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Twitter gets more financing and Shell makes big profits.AND FINALLY, I bring you a baby sumo wrestler…
In MACRO & SANCTIONS NEWS, the US raises interest rates, the BoE is thinking about it, Hungary holds out on EU’s proposed embargo, a further SWIFT ban is considered and Truss cuts off pro services to Russia. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers shop like it’s 2019, Eurozone retail sales fall, UK consumers consume more credit and less meat while Boohoo’s profits plunge and Joules’ troubles continue. In CAR NEWS, VW sells out of EVs in Europe and the US while Aston Martin gets a refresh. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Uber suffers, Flutter wins and “banter” lawsuits increase.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unhealthy job vacancy…
In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Australia raises its interest rate, UK factory gate prices rocket, Eurozone unemployment falls, China refiners buy cheap Russian oil and BP’s bumper earnings prompt renewed calls for a windfall tax. In CONSUMER-RELATED & RETAIL NEWS, shoppers pay higher prices and Klarna spending is to affect credit scores while Estee Lauder suffers and Airbnb is hopeful, Tesco links with Uber and McColl’s has its shares suspended. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Merc/BMW’s car share business gets ditched and Cazoo has a tough time. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Facebook cuts its podcasting products, Twitter could go public again, Starbucks increases pressure on unions and Avalon takes a massive hit.AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous roast dinner “innovation”…
In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Beijing edges closer to lockdown, Rome distances itself from Moscow, the EU gets closer to a Russian oil embargo and we look at developments in natural gas supply, wind, nuclear and fusion. In TECH NEWS, the EU aims at Apple Pay, Amazon workers reject unions, Facebook has a tough time and BoJo chances his Arm. In AVIATION NEWS, Qantas buys 12 Airbus planes, Spirit rejects JetBlue’s approach and Heathrow gives ground. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Netflix’s prospects worsen and we look at the effect of the supermarket price war on farmers.AND FINALLY, I bring you omelette-in-a-can and an interesting wedding photo…
In MACRO & CURRENCY NEWS, Biden aims for more Ukraine aid, the US economy contracts, the ECB admits its useless forecasting, Germany and Austria keep paying Russia and the dollar reaches a new high. In TECH NEWS, Apple has record profits but faces more antitrust charges, Amazon has its slowest growth for twenty years, the Twitter drama continues, Meta evolves and Spotify distances itself from Netflix. In CONSUMER/RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, Unilever puts up prices, Sainsbury’s has a rough ride, shop vacancies fall and Premier Inn ups its rates. In BANKS NEWS, Barclays profits are dented by various costs while Standard Chartered beats estimates.AND FINALLY, I bring you Japanese Bake Off and some amazing 3D latte art…
In MARKETS & SANCTIONS NEWS, China wants to spend on infrastructure, Europe faces recession, the ECB opens the door to higher interest rates, European gas prices spike, coal-powered plants get a stay of execution and Sunak reconsiders a windfall tax. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, we look at the prospect of house price weakness, Mattel sees a sales boom, Ted Baker and Boots line up suitors while WH Smith starts Christmas shopping. In TECH NEWS, it’s a mixed bag for Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Spotify. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Mercedes prioritises top-end, Ford posts a Q1 loss, Renault looks to sell its Russia business, Deutsche Bank sees a new high in profits and Lloyds Bank does OK.AND FINALLY, I bring you a crowd that isn’t and a drum solo on rubber chickens…
In MARKETS & SANCTIONS NEWS, Wall Street falls while Poland and Bulgaria get cut off. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla tanks, Ford rushes out the Lightning and Volvo buys into Carwow. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, household bills look set to rise by £271, equity release surges, grad salaries get punchy, consumers stockpile, Lidl offers a finder’s fee and Primark aims to raise prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Maersk warns, Heathrow is downbeat, Microsoft’s earnings boom but Google’s shares slide while Bezos warns of China influence on Twitter.AND FINALLY, I bring you the five stages of Costco shopping…
In MARKETS, MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, global stocks tumble on China Covid concerns, EU-UK trading relationships change and crypto goes meh. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, Coca-Cola fizzes, palm oil products get more expensive and Asda gets involved in price cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter accepts Musk’s offer, corporates and investors clash with new proposals and global auditors say one thing and do another re Russia.AND FINALLY, I bring you Jubilee sauces and the world’s longest waterslide…
In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Macron wins, Putin abandons Ukraine deal and Britain’s Russia sanctions cost. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, we look at employment trends, leisure trends and retail trends. In INVESTMENT NEWS, Blackstone goes for it in real estate, Elliott provides a SPAC-boost and emerging markets give cause to think. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter considers Musk’s offer, Netflix faces further challenges and the UK cracks down on CBD.AND FINALLY, I bring you a new way of eating toast…
In TECH & STREAMING NEWS, an imminent new law is about to hit Big Tech, Musk ups the stakes for Twitter, Netflix ponders its future and CNN+ gets cancelled. In CONSUMER NEWS, UK consumer confidence drops and investment loses momentum but Hays reckons the job market will boom and the travel industry is confident for next year. In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, governor Bailey eats humble pie and metal prices look set to rise. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Nestlé does nicely, Amazon relents and JBS has shocking emissions.AND FINALLY, I bring you a weekend idea if you like dressing up…
In MACRO, ENERGY & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Germany’s producer prices soar, we look at why Germany can’t just turn its nukes back on and the UK faces the prospects of strikes on the railways – and at GSK. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, we look at the prospects for energy bills as well as what we spend our money on (beer, staples and Tesla cars) and what we are spending less money on (Netflix and takeaways) while Gove stops the M&S rebuild. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Credit Suisse has a tough Q1 and Musk makes more Twitter hints. AND FINALLY, I bring you some vital life-enhancing news – how to make the perfect crisp sandwich…
In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, the IMF gets downbeat, China unveils support measures, Gunvor celebrates and Rolls-Royce is hopeful. In SANCTIONS & CONSEQUENCES, Putin orders delisting, Stellantis winds down Russian operations and fertiliser costs hit harvests. In CONSUMER & RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, consumers face “truly horrific” autumn for bills, tyre prices rise, a train fare initiative falls flat, Netflix has a nightmare and Shein has a Zara bust-up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Blackstone hoovers up US student accommodation, LG Energy buys an EV supply chain and Robinhood buys UK crypto group Ziglu.AND FINALLY, I bring you a boxing dog…
In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, China feels the effect of lockdowns and the UK heads towards recession. In M&A NEWS, Twitter gets interesting, Asda’s buyers make a ton and SPACs hit legal challenges. In CONSUMER & RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, potential surge pricing could prove problematic, families face wages squeeze, streaming subscriptions fall, retailers plan to raise prices and gyms target retail space. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, South American farmers try to ease the shortfall, Rivian complains about the EV battery shortage and Bank of America has a positive revenue outlook.AND FINALLY, I bring you something interesting on battery tech and a Paul Potts moment…
In MACRO, GAS & SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS, Finland considers NATO membership, US factory gate prices rise, Canada and New Zealand raise interest rates, the UK sees another inflation hike, Germany has gas issues and Shanghai continues to cause problems. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, heating and seafood costs rise, Tesco tries to keep a lid on prices and UK real estate keeps chugging along. In TECH NEWS, TikTok enjoys a great run, investors sue Musk over Twitter and Darktrace stock falls. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, JP Morgan is hit by the Russia/Ukraine war, GSK buys Sierra and Starbucks’ boss tries to discourage unionisation.AND FINALLY, I bring you Aldi’s outrageous controversy…
In MACRO, SHANGHAI & ENERGY NEWS, the WTO downgrades world growth forecasts, US inflation hits a 40-year high, Shanghai repercussions continue, the knives are out for Scottie, wind turbine energy and hydrogen get boosts while SMRs look expensive. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, unemployment falls, wages fail to keep up with inflation, BA and restaurants offer employee incentives, high petrol prices persist, Deliveroo slows but Pret accelerates. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Honda keeps hybrid going, GM sources cobalt and Renault considers Lotus. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, digital ad revenues rise, Deutsche Bank gets sold off and and Dubai IPO lifts off.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusually-themed café…
In MACRO & SANCTIONS NEWS, Shanghai challenges continue, the UK economy stalls as consumer confidence falls while SocGen and Ericsson move to exit Russia. In TECH NEWS, China approves online games, TikTok smashes it on ads, Epic Games gets $2bn from Sony and Lego, Apple faces another antitrust suit and the Elon/Twitter thing rumbles on. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, warehousing powers through, Tortilla sees record sales and M&S lowers prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Thoma Bravo buys into cybersecurity, GoTo shares rocket and Cornish Lithium gets an experienced hand.AND FINALLY, I bring you another interesting optical illusion…
In MACRO, SANCTIONS & CONSEQUENCES NEWS, it’s Macron vs Le Pen, an Aussie election is announced and Ukraine appeals to oil traders while Russian consumers suffer, US bank deals dry up and a cardboard crisis looms. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the UK job market grows, staycations divide, Walgreens might have to offload Boots at a discount and we look at why Asos has fallen out of favour. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK landlords buy again and London prices rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Shanghai’s lockdown bites, Elon gets fidgety with Twitter and Amazon workers union up.AND FINALLY, I bring you a photo illusion that will definitely mess with your head…
In OIL, ENERGY & TRADING NEWS, Shell counts the Russia cost, Cambo gets the go-ahead, the UK tries to help with EU gas, BoJo’s green drive has a mixed reception, Shanghai’s backlog hits supply chains and UK businesses. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER NEWS, starting salaries rise, unions get antsy and UK house prices hit record highs. In RETAIL NEWS, Walmart tempts drivers with big pay, the Co-op has problems and Primark does more with its website. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a Vietnamese carmaker files for a US IPO, UK EV plans looks punchy and the pre-paid funeral business is going to have an almighty shake-out.AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you a naughty canine driver…
In SANCTIONS, CONSEQUENCES & COVID NEWS, the US imposes “severe” sanctions, Russia retaliates, global trade continues to suffer the effects of war and VTB UK is on the verge of administration while Shanghai’s Covid problems could have global repercussions. In ENERGY NEWS, BoJo aims for a massive boost in offshore wind power and electricity heads for renationalisation. In CAR NEWS, VW wants to concentrate on premium models while Lookers predicts ongoing strength in used. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta works on new coins, Amazon hits challenges, UK consumers get pushed into 35-year mortgages and Gymshark restructures.AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you the ultimate gift idea for the lazy b***ard in your life 🤣
In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see an “inflationary era”, Russia’s biz activity slump, the possibility of US recession, an agreement on hypersonic weapons, the consequences of China’s ailing agriculture, difficulties facing British agriculture and the spectre of Le Pen. In ELECTRIC VEHICLE NEWS, GM and Honda team up for “affordable” EVs, Nio tries to spread the word of swappable batteries and Britons buy tons of EVs. In TECH NEWS, Amazon signs satellite deals, Twitter offers Elon a seat and the Chinese owner of Newport Wafer Fab has a bumpy ride. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Uber broadens its offering and Shein gets a spectacular valuation.AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you an 80’s song, sung by a 90’s band, with noughties actors, made in the 2010’s, watched by the people in the 2020’s…
In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Turkey’s inflation goes crazy, deeper sanctions against Russia are called for while Germany and supermarkets make adjustments, Oxford makes a nuclear fusion breakthrough and there are UK crypto developments. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, US shoppers cut back, cooking oil prices rise, travel chaos hits while Ted Baker puts itself up for sale, Morrisons takes hits and M&S announces the launch of resale. In M&A NEWS, Elon buys into Twitter and AMD buys Pensando. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Polestar sells 65,000 cars to Hertz and the old/new Starbucks chief ploughs money back to baristas.AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you a bit of impressive nostalgia…
In SANCTIONS & CONSEQUENCES, the EU considers more sanctions, Lithuania ends Russian gas imports, Europeans reconsider neutrality and farmers face big pressure. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, household finances continue to get squeezed by energy and milk while consumer confidence erodes. Amazon gets unionised, UK companies trial a four-day week and demand for visas from City firms rises. In ELECTRIC VEHICLE NEWS, battery material prices complicate EV pricing while Tesla deliveries rise. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, we see a news boom and Lush investing in UK stores.AND FINALLY, I bring you a naughty cat…
In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, Putin gets feisty about gas payments, the US releases oil reserves, Cuadrilla gets the go-ahead, Australia makes a lithium breakthrough and Macron loses his edge. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, more UK firms aim to raise prices while house, energy and grocery prices all increase, job ads fade but Ryanair talks a good game as H&M sees momentum slow and Boots’ sales do well. In M&A NEWS, Toshiba gets a Bain boost, RBC buys Brewin Dolphin and Yandex wants to offload its UK business. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Shanghai extends lockdown, Trainline gets a lifeline and P&O wins.AND FINALLY, I bring you some April Fools’ prank ideas…
In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Beijing cosies up with Moscow, inflation in Germany hits a 40-year high, Germany and Austria talk gas rationing, Shell gets a Cambo extension and BoJo blows colder on wind power. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, homeowners face mortgage rises, Tui repays state aid and retailers sue Visa and Mastercard. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, MAN furloughs 11,000 staff in Russia and the P&O thing confounds Shapps. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Huawei is in a sticky spot, AerCap makes a massive claim, S4 craters and Apollo walks away from Pearson.AND FINALLY, I answer the question – is it cheaper to have a shower or a bath…
In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, we look at developments in China, Taiwan, Australia and Spain while the EU wrestles with gas problems, SSE makes money and the government continues to push for solar. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US pay rises continue but brand loyalty falters, UK consumers face higher house prices, food prices and credit card debt while Mulberry does well and Decathlon shuts down in Russia. In EV NEWS, lithium shortages impact prices while Lotus unveils a new electric SUV. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Big Four accountants have Chinese problems, Avalon warns of big losses, P&O refuses Shapps’ appeals and Sony aims to take on Game Pass.AND FINALLY, I bring you a way to relax…
In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China’s having Covid problems, the US gets an early warning of recession, the UK faces energy choices and LNG supply may face delays. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the Bank of England warns of hits to income, staycationers power Brighton Pier and bike sales fall while Asda takes on Waitrose and Walmart stops selling cigarettes. In SANCTION CONSEQUENCES, Egypt is having a nightmare and Carlsberg/Heineken are facing difficulties. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Huwawei sees weaker sales but higher profits, the P&O drama continues and the government sells down in NatWest.AND FINALLY, I bring you a major change to HP sauce and grandads using Alexa for the first time…
In BIG PICTURE NEWS, trouble looms in the Pacific and Biden ruffles feathers while BoJo’s energy plans hit resistance, Macquarie buys into the UK gas network and solar/wind costs rise. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Grant Shapps agitates for P&O change, Amazon drivers raise alarm, Sainsbury’s faces pressure to raise wages and Starbucks aims to expand in the UK. In PRICE TREND NEWS, beer and clothes prices look set to rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you the amazing 3D billboard again…
In MACRO, MARKETS & CRYPTO NEWS, the US agrees to supply more LNG, a tussle emerges between Sunak and BoJo, Moex reopens and the Bank of England talks tough on crypto. In SANCTIONS & CONSEQUENCES NEWS, the UK puts more sanctions on Russia while the WTO warns of food riots, various companies reconsider their Russia ties and Lloyds of London considers its war exposure. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Uber gets a New York boost while things get heated with P&O. AND FINALLY, I bring you a mash-up of two classics…