Category: Today

In MACRO & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the Israeli public is split on how to respond, the Vix soars, China relies on manufacturing as a saviour and Bailey banks on a “strong drop” next month. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS,ASML forecasts a chip rebound, we look at how AI’s growth will impact the global supply of electricity, how OpenAI’s model matches doctors and the current state of investigations into TikTok. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Amazon has a secret operation, Asos tries to fend off a Shein onslaught and Saga seeks support. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla pushes for change, VW aims to lower EV costs, Prologis warns of a slowdown and UK rental costs rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great trick to keep your brown sugar moist…

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, US inflation remains stubborn, the IMF sticks the boot into the UK again, Hunt it hopeful about tax cuts and Bailey is hopeful about interest rate cuts while wage growth slows and unemployment rises. We also look at Israel’s potential next moves. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, LVMH is held back, B&M powers on, DM’s chief departs, Superdry limps on and TGI Fridays’ aims for a London listing. In FINANCIALS NEWS, loan growth at US banks stalls while Morgan Stanley is bullish on M&A. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AI investment continues and Tesla disappoints with Cybertruck delays. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fancy way of picking up a bottle…

In MACRO, MARKETS & COMMODITIES NEWS, Iran forces action, US stocks have a wobble, China’s GDP growth jumps, oil stays calm but metals prices rise. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Samsung boosts US chipmaking, we look at AI development, Apple loses its top spot and Trump Media takes a tumble. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, hybrids trounce EVs, Tesla announces a 10% headcount reduction, Britishvolt’s former site looks like it’s set for a data centre future and Inchcape sells up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Goldman does what it does best, CVC goes Dutch and Page Group suffers. AND FINALLY, I introduce you to the best camping buddy…

In MACRO, OIL & MARKETS NEWS, Biden reacts to Iran dialling things up, the oil price implies that the situation isn’t expected to escalate, Shell’s latest threat could have major consequences and China’s capital markets slow down. In BUSINESS & CONSTRUCTION TRENDS NEWS, Serbia buys French fighter jets, Asahi moves towards non-alcoholic beverages, Jaguar becomes the latest carmaker to rein in EV eagerness, weather damage claims hit a new high, rents halve and drivers face price rises. In LEGAL NEWS, the UK rethinks AI legislation and legal changes could threaten David vs Goliath actions. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CVC and Zopa consider respective IPOs and we see just how rubbish the Bank of England has been. AND FINALLY, I show you how to backflip…

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, China’s inflation weakens but strong inflation hits US and UK election prospects, the ECB sticks, Vietnam condemns a fraudster to death, UK energy imports are set for a new high, western countries facilitate Russian LNG exports and 💩 fuel is set to power planes. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, there’s a piece missing in the US chip puzzle, the CMA is concerned about AI, Taylor Swift returns to TikTok, Spotify plans new tools and Instagram makes some safeguarding efforts. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS,drugmakers seek out China alternatives, UK job vacancies rise and mortgage demand returns to growth. In M&A NEWS, BP gets targeted, Fortress buys Poundstretcher and Lok’nStore recommends a takeover. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cool gadgets you never realised you needed…

In MACRO & REGULATION NEWS, US inflation rises unexpectedly, China gets downgraded, the IMF warns about trade wars, the FCA proposed ditching MiFID rules and watered-down Basel III rules could be good news for US banks. In EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, McKinsey makes more cuts, Lloyds Bank decides to cut risk staff and UK SMEs lack confidence. In CAR NEWS,VW sees EV sales drop and Aston Martin commits to petrol. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, new AI models launch but risk controls struggle to keep up, Tesco triples profits, Revolution Bars still chases funding, Blackstone splashes out in New Bond Street and UK estate agents report a continued rise in demand. AND FINALLY, I bring you a pet peeve of mine…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China and Russia get closer, the EU investigates Chinese wind turbines and BP gets downbeat but drilling is set to start at a big North Sea oil field. In CAR NEWS, Chinese vehicle sales rise but Chinese EV imports pile up at European ports and GM tries again with Cruise. In TECH NEWS,OpenAI and Meta prepare new AI models while Klarna puts AI over people. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Frasers and Next circle the carcass of Ted Baker, Stonegate struggles and HSBC sells its Argentina business. AND FINALLY, I bring you a talented axe-man…

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Jamie Dimon warns of global economic risks, German factory production expands, gold hits a record high, Shell threatens to head across The Pond and Vitol puts in another strong performance. In RETAIL & BEAUTY NEWS, UK retail sales growth picks up, we look at John Lewis’s new boss, Ted Baker closes stores and Puig eyes an IPO. In TECH NEWS,TSMC plans to make chips in the US and Microsoft invests in AI in London. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, European defence firms warn about over-reliance on Chinese cotton, Tesla settles an Autopilot lawsuit, Lotus promises to make more cars and mortgage costs calm down. AND FINALLY, I bring you the beginning of McDonald’s…

In MACRO NEWS, Biden gets shirty with China, Aukus may get a new member and the UK looks like it’s out of recession. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, recruitment and starting pay growth lose momentum, flexible working rules take criticism, calls for City law firms to ease off increase, McKinsey’s job cuts signal a change, investment banks want more freedom to sack staff in France and an increase in student numbers presents future challenges while consumers continue to face a number of challenges. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, retail insolvencies boom, London hopes to bask in Paris’s moment, staycations come off the boil and consumers seek out “immersive hospitality”. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the National Grid is criticised for not doing enough to store power, a superfund is set to launch that will back fast-growing companies and China’s property crisis could prove to be problematic for the City. AND FINALLY, I bring you a chirpy lad showing you how to do a ridiculously hard exercise…

In TMT NEWS, LG is downbeat, Samsung is upbeat, a Chinese robot maker is determined, the music industry pushes back against AI, Google’s move to charge for AI power could bring cheer for rivals, X dishes out the blue ticks, Disney wants a password crackdown and Vodafone/Three faces scrutiny. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, European house prices fall, the UK housing market perks up and Kering buys its Saint Laurent store in Milan. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS NEWS, UK wage growth slows, retailers suffer and Amazon sellers face a rise in scam returns. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV demand continues to wane, Ford delays EV launches, JP Morgan moves into advertising and Alaska Air gets some compensation from Boeing. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun dad…

In MACRO NEWS, US inflation stays high and might delay our interest rate cuts (which might dent Sunak’s bid for re-election), Eurozone inflation falls and more Baltimore repercussions emerge. In MEDIA NEWS, Bob beats Nelson, Paramount enters exclusive talks with Skydance and Spotify looks to raise prices again. In CAR NEWS, Tesla looks for gigafactory sites in India and Ford EV sales surge while Fisker’s troubles worsen. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Google considers charging for AI, the Taiwan earthquake underlines the need for diversification, the EU investigates Chinese solar manufacturers, the beauty industry slows down and Morgan Stanley decides to stay in Canary Wharf. AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you some very fancy potatoes…

In MACRO, ENERGY & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, inflation in Germany falls, EU gas storage hits new highs, the Bank of England’s forecasting gets an overhaul and UK manufacturing turns around. In CAR NEWS, Tesla disappoints, Xiaomi still has room, used EV prices fall and car manufacturers face an uncomfortable scenario. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Amazon pulls back on tech, Superdry goes terminal, Waitrose cuts prices again and shares in Revolution Bars get suspended. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Deloitte reverses the office trend, house prices and mortgage approvals rise, Home Depot goes shopping, BC Partners offloads and Microsoft sells Teams separately. AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you some gym inspo…

In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, another Trump/Biden race looks likely to create more uncertainty, Turkey’s Erdogan takes a hit, solar panels get used as fences and coffee prices rise. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, the US and UK agree on AI safety, Reddit has a whinge, Truth Social plummets, Disney faces ructions and Liberty Media looks to MotoGP’s future. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK shop inflation drops, Shein shines, retailers suffer but Oxford Street prospers and Frasers does nepotism. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD’s sales boom, Xiaomi’s shares jump and we look at what’s next for weight-loss drugs. AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you some key broccoli knowledge…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the yen hits a new low, more weakness is predicted for Germany and we look at the ongoing effects of the Baltimore bridge disaster. In M&A NEWS, we see that the number of big deals doubles in Q1, F1 is close to buying MotoGP, Citizen M looks to sell, the DS Smith race heats up and the Bank of England gets concerned about what’s next for PE firms. In CAR NEWS, CATL dismisses the imminence of solid state, Chinese EVs are set to storm Europe, Fisker cuts prices, UK car production rises again but there are problems with exports to Canada. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Amazon puts more money into Anthropic, more companies look to AI to streamline supply chains, confidence returns to the UK property market, Morrisons posts strong sales growth and consumers search for affordable Easter eggs. AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you some inspirational sporting moments…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US business in China stalls, the Bridge collapse sends shockwaves, Larry warns of a retirement crisis, the French budget deficit is worse than expected, the UK outlook improves and worries increase over China cornering the copper market. In MEDIA NEWS, Truth Social booms on debut, Twitter usage drops markedly and finfluencers are warned. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, we look at the fortunes of the US and UK consumer, Amazon’s hopes for an anti-obesity drug boost, Asos’s ongoing nightmare, 888 changing its name and Flutter looking to triple its US profits. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD misses profit forecasts, Tesla pushes “full self-driving”, Bellway is surprised on the upside and DS Smith is hot property. AND FINALLY, I thought I’d bring you some great misheard lyrics…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Balkan leaders talk conscription, the US and UK accuse China of cyber attacks, British energy imports hit a new high, cocoa prices overtake those of copper and bitcoin’s rise wakes VCs up. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK retail sales stabilise, Kingfisher sees a DIY slowdown, Merlin Entertainment looks to surge pricing and Revolution Bars is set to close 25% of its venues. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, CATL presses on with US efforts, Nissan looks to spread the cost of EVs and Fisker’s nightmare continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU takes on Big Tech under the new law, Boeing’s chief bites the bullet, Novo Nordisk makes an acquisition and Canva buys Affinity to target pro designers. AND FINALLY, I bring you an exciting new baking innovation…

In MACRO NEWS, the US and Japan get very cosy and KPMG predicts 3% interest rates. In INVESTMENT-RELATED NEWS, US investment funds pull big money out of ESG funds, green investment trusts suffer, tech founders sell shares and bitcoin fund inflows dry up. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, China bans chips from Intel and AMD, China’s ecommerce players succeed in South Korea and the aviation industry is in full flight. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a Chinese EV battery maker mulls a site in the UK, Ferrari doubles sales in Taiwan and two PE firms gang up to buy into pet food. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bullet train fact…

In MACRO NEWS, the Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged, government borrowing is higher than expected, Turkey hikes rates and Milei gets his chainsaw out. In TMT NEWS, Apple faces an antitrust case, Reddit booms on its debut, Warner Bros Discovery launches Max in Europe and Three has a ‘mare. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Nationwide agrees to take over Virgin Money, Direct Line plans to cut costs and M&G rebounds. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, consumer confidence stalls, Next triumphs, Gatwick profits are up, Samsonite considers a secondary listing, private sector activity shows steady growth and Accenture cuts revenue forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a really fun clock…

In MACRO, BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, the Fed sticks to its rate cut plans, Vietnam is in turmoil, the weight-loss drug trend could be big in China and Gen-Z rage-quitting rises. In TECH NEWS, Intel gets money from the US government, Microsoft hires a co-founder of DeepMind and Google gets a fine from the French. In DEALS NEWS, Reddit prices its IPO at the top end while Apollo offers $11bn for Paramount’s Hollywood studio. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Boeing reports cash burn, Temu’s owner is sitting pretty, Prudential profits rise and UK rents see their biggest ever annual increase. AND FINALLY, I bring you some of my favourite videos on Throwback Thursday…

In MACRO & MINING NEWS, the BoJ’s decision provides a boost, UK inflation falls, Hunt hints at an October election, fund managers get bullish, Hong Kong gets a tougher security law and mining giant Vale faces a massive legal action. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Kering issues a profit warning, Ted Baker brings in the administrators, Tesco gets a Lidl slap, DFS and Wickes report weak demand, shoplifting prompts a rethink on self-checkout, Unilever ditches ice cream and Trustpilot returns to profitability. In CAR NEWS, Renault calls for a war chest, XPeng cuts losses and Bentley benefits from bespoke. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Close Brothers puts some money aside, investment bank bonuses are slashed, we take a closer look at Nvidia’s new chip and who else is benefiting from Nvidia’s rise while Xiaomi beats estimates. AND FINALLY, I bring you the biggest croissant I’ve ever seen!

In MACRO & ENERGY-RELATED NEWS, the Bank of Japan goes crazy, China’s industrial production rises, the Eurozone’s trade surplus hits a record high and the world’s biggest solar panel maker announces deep cuts. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Evergrande faces accusations, British Land sells half of its stake in Meta’s abandoned office block and L&G decides to exit the property market. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia’s got a kick-🍑ss new chip and Google is in talks with Apple about chatbots. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford’s in trouble, Nissan-Honda doesn’t look convincing, Fisker pauses production, UK wages grow, Reckitt’s in a pickle and potential suitors abandon Currys while Deloitte launches a major overhaul and PE firms invest in pro services. AND FINALLY, I bring you a heart-warming moment…

In MACRO NEWS, Putin wins, Wilders is in a pickle and the Bank of England is likely to keep rates unchanged In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, recession fears recede, pubs and bars close and ITV announces more cuts. In CAR NEWS, CATL posts solid earnings while Honda and Nissan announce an EV tie-up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK house prices rise, Nespresso aims to roll out cafés, Knoops targets expansion and Voicify is in hot water. AND FINALLY, I bring you a potentially problematic strongman event…

In MEDIA & TECH NEWS, the TikTok drama continues, Reliance buys out Paramount and the government’s AI ambitions look questionable. In RETAIL NEWS, John Lewis decides to focus on retail (finally!) while US retail bounces back. In PHARMACEUTICALS NEWS, Wegovy helps Denmark avoid recession and AstraZeneca boosts its pipeline with an acquisition. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Biden doles out a hefty lithium loan, Hapag-Lloyd expects an earnings hit, the IEA adjusts its forecasts, Vistry defies the downturn and Deliveroo expects higher earnings. AND FINALLY, I bring you some kitchen essentials…

In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, US solar players suffer Chinese competition and Japanese workers get a hefty pay rise. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Dollar Tree shuts stores, Inditex invests and Adidas has its first loss in 30 years. In TECH NEWS, we look at what’s next for TikTok and Arm designs a chip for self-driving cars. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Fisker looks dodgy, UK estate agents perk up, Moody’s decides to leave Canary Wharf, Eli Lilly does a distribution deal with Amazon and Metro Bank increases job cuts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a pretty amazing basketball referee…

In MACRO, ENERGY & OIL NEWS, US inflation surprises, the UK shows signs of puling out of recession, nuke fusion gets closer and OPEC raises 2024 economic forecasts. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE-RELATED NEWS, household bills are set to rise, mortgage arears hit a new high, Morrisons suffers and Cathay Pacific posts its first profit since the pandemic. In CAR NEWS, Porsche moans about EV development impact, Mercedes-Benz welcomes China competition and we consider Xiaomi’s move into EVs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple bows to Brussels, Lego beats rivals, we mull a UK TikTok ban and vets face investigation. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cappuccino etiquette…

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Japan avoids recession, the UK’s inflation basket changes, EQT creates an integrated gas group and the FCA lifts a ban on crypto-backed securities. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, a Singapore chipmaking start-up opts for Italy, Apple is to open a store in Shanghai, Reddit aims high, Telegram nears profitability and the TikTok debate gets more heated. In CAR NEWS, BYD hits problems overseas and Xiaomi does what Apple couldn’t. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, PE firms are left wearing a lot of assets, Superdry has more financing talks and Elliott walks away from Currys. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of Cirque du Soleil…

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Biden’s economic rating ebbs away, Saudi Aramco pays up despite oil price weakness, cheap power deals are on offer in the UK but the SMR decision has been postponed. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, China goes lukewarm on Apple and Tesla, Russia stands to benefit from the Red Sea problems, New York vacant office space exceeds that in London and a slowing UK jobs market puts pressure on the Bank. In FINANCIALS NEWS, hedge funds threaten an Indian withdrawal, Abrdn has a ‘mare and EY staff get frustrated. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CATL booms, Nintendo plans another movie and we look at how fashion retailers can fend Shein off. AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous sandwich…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the ECB looks at a June rate cut, Hunt takes £200m from councils, Chinese trade is boosted by Russia, Washington pushes for more China restrictions, Apple faces an EU probe, AI’s predicted to suck energy and UK wage expectations calm. In M&A NEWS, Nationwide buys Virgin Money, Mondi bids for DS Smith and Warner chases Believe. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rivian unveils new EVs, Rentokil revenues jump, Aviva’s profits rise, Darktrace strengthens but ITV has a ‘mare. AND FINALLY, I bring you sunglasses that are made out of jeans!

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, we take a look at the Budget, what China’s doing to spark the economy and the UK’s record support for renewables. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Worldcoin meets resistance, OpenAI counterpunches Musk, Meta and Google get a Temu boost and JD.com posts solid earnings. In CAR NEWS, BYD cuts prices and Apple’s not the only one abandoning driverless. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK construction activity stabilises, Capita falls into the red and Legal & General makes tough choices. AND FINALLY, I show you how to build a house 👍

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, China announces an “ambitious” growth target and we take a look at six US swing states, prospects for Hunt’s budget, the end of recession and crypto reaching new highs. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the IMF warns of US bank failures, Monzo gets its $5bn valuation and M&A shows signs of a turnaround. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Target aims for a turnaround, M&S outpaces the Germans and Greggs puts in a great performance while Starbucks suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple faces long-term pressure, Sony and Nintendo look like they’ll have the field to themselves, Facebook and Instagram have outages, Tesla firefights, UK cars sales hit new highs, Eli Lilly ups capacity, IWG benefits from WFH and London rent rises slow down. AND FINALLY, I bring you some interesting tones!

In MACRO, BUSINESS TRENDS & COMMODITIES NEWS, Trump gets momentum and US defence companies lag Europeans while iron ore and pork prices fall. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, the Chinese EVs are coming, Tata wants to split out its car business and the UK’s used-car market shows signs of rebounding. In TECH NEWS, Apple gets a big fine, China tries to help smaller AI players and Twitter’s ex-boss sues Musk. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Hipgnosis slashes the value of its portfolio, Clarkson delivers and there’s more evidence of a retail sales slowdown. AND FINALLY, I bring you flat croissants…

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Le Pen kicks off her European election campaign, Hunt has budget dilemmas, Addison Lee provides a barometer of the City and OPEC+ decides to prolong production cuts. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Chinese EVs power ahead of US rivals and keep churning out the vehicles while Tesla cuts prices in China and lawyers in the Elon Musk pay case seek payment in shares. In RETAIL NEWS, UK retailers take a pasting whilst also resisting Hunt’s overtures to Shein. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Red Sea problems cause internet issues, Reddit aims high and banks want a crackdown on Apple. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing facts about F1 drivers…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation rises and European inflation falls, Hunt ditches 99% mortgages and mortgage approvals rise. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, tourists say they’ll spend more if the tax is lifted, high street footfall drops, Sainsbury’s cuts jobs, Ocado and M&S are in a tussle and IAG surfs the leisure boom. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia invest in a robot start-up while Meta flat-out refuses deals with publishers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Biden and Europe warn about the Chinese EV invasion and Fisker looks tricky while Man Group and Schroders disappoint. AND FINALLY, I bring you secrets of the London Underground…

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, the global tax deal is looking precarious, wealthy Brits could be prolonging inflation, Hunt considers ditching “non-dom” status, 10% of English councils face bankruptcy and bitcoin breaches $60k. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Google gets sued, EA cuts headcount, Amazon invests in AI while the civil service and BBC start to dabble in it, Disney does a deal in India and Universal Music decides to cut costs. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Sberbank posts record profits, Skipton’s no-deposit mortgage works well, Klarna reports yet another loss and St. James’s Place takes a tumble. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tesla unveils the Roadster, VW expands its partnership with XPeng, Aston Martin’s losses narrow and Halfords has a profit warning. AND FINALLY, I show a satisfying car wrap…

In RETAIL NEWS, the UK tries to lure Shein, Currys snubs Elliott, Asda falls off the pace, Homebase reports heavy losses and Macy’s shuts stores. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Shenzhen plans to boost car exports, the UK prepares to investigate Chinese imports, Tesla’s gigafactory faces criticism, Tata plans a gigafactory in Somerset and Apple abandons plans for a car. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Apple shareholders press for more AI info, Big Tech acquisitions insulate, Klarna sings the praises of its chatbot, Universal’s war on TikTok steps up and Bumble reduces headcount. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see that the oil and gas industry prospered under Biden despite Biden, English councils face hard times and EasyJet returns to the FTSE100. AND FINALLY, I’ll show you what it’s like to keep up with Kipchoge…

In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Japanese robots are coming to Europe, we look at whether Toyota was right to stick to hybrids, UK consumers spend and see food price inflation slow down while junior lawyers at one firm could get paid £2m in three years and Expedia aims to cut headcount by 9%. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, housebuilders face scrutiny and Hammerson sells a shopping centre for a discount. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Sweden joins NATO, Microsoft does a deal with Mistral, Amex does BNPL, Wincanton has a bidding war and Homebase is up for sale again. AND FINALLY, I bring you some exhausting-looking dancing…

In ENERGY, OIL & MINING NEWS, we look at green u-turns, Britain being powered by the Sahara, Europe cutting reliance on Russian oil and Alcoa buying Alumina. In BUSINESS TRENDS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, the Red Sea is still causing problems, small and mid-sized businesses face issues, job vacancies fall, the number of UK workers on zero-hours contracts rises and Royal Mail gets sued by delivery drivers. In AI NEWS, Chinese chatbots face scrutiny and the AI boom gets thirsty. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, global house prices rise, Ryanair pressures Boeing, IKEA gets seen as the mall’s potential saviour and Flight Club experiences get more popular. AND FINALLY, I bring you a contrast in billionaires…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, markets boom, the Eurozone downturn eases, business activity rises but consumer confidence weakens while mortgage rates rise, Jezza considers 99% mortgages and petrol gets more expensive. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Nvidia smashes it, Google has another AI hiccup, Reddit aims for an IPO while Vice Media suffers and WPP sees a slowdown in ad spend. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, European makers talk consortium, Britishvolt’s site may go up for sale again and California puts a stop to new driverless services. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, we see the latest on Danone, Mondelez and Nestlé while Rolls-Royce doubles its profits and Indivior decides to be the next company to exit the London and list in New York. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual commute……

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at global debt, Fed jitters, Germany’s mess, the UK’s dilemma, consolidation in oil, disappointment in mining and thoughts on bitcoin. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia smashes it and Lenovo’s revenues rebound. In EV NEWS, Tesla gets rejected and Rivian decides to cut 10% of its workforce. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BAE Systems booms, warehousing consolidation looks likely, HSBC’s profits crater and households get more to spend. AND FINALLY, I show you something interesting near St Paul’s…

In MACRO & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, there’s chat about interest rates and we see countries and industries feeling increasingly threatened by China. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Walmart puts in a solid performance, the Body Shop continues its terminal decline, posh kitchen purveyor Harvey Jones faces collapse and Superdry sale talks deepen while IHG dishes out the cash and EasyJet is on a return flight to the FTSE100. In BANKS NEWS, National Australia Bank sees profits drop, European banks suffer, Barclays narrows its focus and Monzo expects more cash. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Eurozone wage growth slows and LockBit gets a taste of its own medicine. AND FINALLY, I bring you an incredibly quick cocktail…

In MACRO & MINING NEWS, the EU election campaign kicks off, Germany looks like it’s in recession, France tightens finances, the Bank of England gets a warning, Birmingham council has to take drastic action, Russia shows resilience, Polymetal secures an exit and Amplats cuts jobs. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, overseas investment in China drops, Saudi Arabia imposes conditions on China’s involvement, it turns out that CGT only applies to the few, Moneysupermarket booms and Forvia announces job losses. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Capital One agrees to buy Discover Financial, we look at which banks could be affected by the motor finance investigation and Santander announces a payout. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU launches its TikTok investigation, AstraZeneca makes a big step forward, Bayer slashes its dividend and Currys heats up. AND FINALLY, the EU launches its TikTok investigation, AstraZeneca makes a big step forward, Bayer slashes its dividend and Currys heats up

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & ENERGY NEWS, China has a good start, natural gas prices drop, hydrogen gets exciting and Great British Nuclear seeks out a site. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, gaming slows down, Deloitte reacts to the lack of deals and pub closures look likely if things continue unchanged. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, house prices look like they’ve bottomed out and rent rises are slowing down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple is slapped with a big fine, EV sales slow down and BYD announces a buyback. AND FINALLY, I show you how to practice latte art…

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Japan, Europe and the UK economies suffer, we look at business trends regarding China, Twitter and bargain retailers and consumer trends where Jet2 sees good demand and Ryanair makes progress. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Stellantis warns of a bumpy road, BYD considers Mexico, Lucid cuts its prices, the UK’s used EV market continues to tank and EV charging costs rise. In FINANCIALS/INVESTMENT NEWS, JP Morgan withdraws from a climate group, a US pension giant appeals for private equity to share the spoils more broadly and motor finance is moving closer to becoming the next PPI. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Musk takes his war on Delaware further, we take a closer look at Renesas’s latest deal and DraftKings buys Jackpocket. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make something simple pretty darn fancy…

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, US aid for Ukraine gets another go, UK inflation remains unchanged and Hunt considers more public spending squeezes while BP does a deal in Abu Dhabi, Shell predicts rising LNG demand, hydrogen navigates the hype cycle and BHP unveils write-downs. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, car-carrier WW reveals record profits but Red Sea disruption will continue to disrupt. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, the UK housing market shows further signs of recovery and Canary Wharf has more problems. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Altium agrees to a $5.9bn takeover by Renesas, Lyft shares boom, Uber announces a share buyback, Waymo updates its tech and the maker of “Clash of Clans” searches for its next big hit. AND FINALLY, I bring you Uncle Gordon and Uncle Roger showing you how to cook properly…

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, NATO members look like they’ll hit defence spending targets, US inflation is stronger than expected and OPEC left its oil demand growth unchanged. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, Tui’s heading stateside, Latham & Watkins separates out its Hong Kong business, investors get increasingly upbeat, UK wage growth slows by less than expected and Ranstad sees net profits falling. In CARS & PROPERTY NEWS, Stellantis looks good, the UK’s TRA stands ready to look at the influx of Chinese EVs, we look more closely at the debate on hydrogen fuel cells, warehousing in the US slows down and UK shopping malls are looking more attractive. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Temu takes on Shein’s dodgy suppliers, Coca-Cola fizzes, Hasbro gets downbeat, Airbnb gets upbeat and it’s a mixed bag for Paramount. AND FINALLY, I bring you some egg-cellent hotplate magical trickery…

In INVESTMENT AND M&A NEWS, PE chiefs see big gains, SSP’s Aussie deal looks pretty sweet, Diamondback Energy buys Endeavour in a $26bn deal and there’s some big consolidation going on in warehousing. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, European carmakers splash out on gigafactories, Michelin does a buyback and Glencore stops nickel production as demand falls. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Arm gets an AI boost, Chinese fleets double down on Suez, Novo Nordisk aims to invest big and PwC grad promotions are delayed. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,TikTok faces down Universal Music, Bitcoin breaches $50k, mortgage rates fall and The Body Shop brings in the administrators. AND FINALLY, I bring you a test on Gen-Z slang…

In MACRO NEWS, Trump edges ahead of Biden and gives his view on Russia while the UK awaits a growth verdict. In CONSUMER/EMPLOYMENT NEWS, China’s consumers spend less, UK employment weakens, firms fret about hiring and employers race to sort visas. In LISTINGS NEWS, Tod’s looks delist while Shawbrook’s owners consider an IPO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see that Musk isn’t the only billionaire pushing back against Delaware and Zizzi’s owner wants to expand its Mexican food offering. AND FINALLY, I show you how to do one-arm pull-ups…

In MACRO, ENERGY & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Xi and Putin unite, Putin’s opponent gets booted, China’s deflation problem causes concern, there’s a breakthrough in nuclear fusion, Mexico overtakes China and Maersk gets a dose of reality. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Unilever defends shrinkflation, L’Oréal sees slowing price rises and Kering slows down. In TECH NEWS, Arm jumps and Google launches Gemini. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in real estate, automotive and media sectors. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unnecessarily aggressive way of making fried rice…

In MACRO, FOSSIL FUELS & RENEWABLES NEWS, China takes action on slumping markets, Germany’s industrial output falls by more than expected, Geert Wilders’ bid for power falters and we look at the wider consequences of ExxonMobil’s fight against the ESG brigade and who benefits from Biden’s LNG ban, Orsted has a ‘mare, nuclear fusion gets closer and we get our first private nuke plant. In CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, Barratt buys rival Redrow and UK house prices rise fast. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, China gives its EV makers a helping hand and Ford announces low-cost EVs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we further consider the latest development in sports streaming, Disney unveils its roadmap, Sainsbury’s announces cost-cutting, TikTok puts the pressure on apparel makers, Frasers ups its stake in Boohoo, Uber announces its first ever profit and the UK labour market slows down. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing parachuting skills…

In MACRO, MARKETS & OIL NEWS,China’s stock market has a bump up, Brussels concedes to the farmers and BP sees its profits halve. In TECH, MEDIA & TELECOMS NEWS, TSMC invests in Japan, China ups the ante on advanced chips, Spotify posts a loss and Snap misses its revenue targets while ESPN, Fox and Warner get together for sports streaming as ad agencies evolve and KDDI takes control of Lawson. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, Neumann wants to return to WeWork, a Canary Wharf office takes a massive valuation hit, construction sector confidence rises and the UK gets Dutch-style mortgages. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in the automotive and banking sectors as M&S outpaces Aldi, Pret gives up on veggies and the Woodside/Santos would-be merger collapses. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amusing husband/wife scenario…

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS,Putin’s opposition candidate is set to get banned, UK jobs data will be unreliable for a period and a massive Zambian copper deposit is discovered. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft does a deal to create AI stories, Amazon does a deal with Reach to counteract the disappearance of cookies and Yandex sells its Russian operations. In FINANCIALS NEWS, UniCredit returns €8.6bn to shareholders, PE owners pile on the debt, CMC Markets cuts 20% of its workforce and we take a closer look at all the bonus cap furore. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Arrival goes bust, Hertz pauses on EVs, Parisians vote for higher parking fees for SUVs, UK retailers suffer, Watches of Switzerland gets a boost, restaurant giants feel the pressure of their actions regarding the Israel-Hamas war and Novo Nordisk does a deal to expand production. AND FINALLY, I bring you some more crazy backyard trampolining!

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS,the Bank of Japan considers moving away from negative interest rates and Biden disrupts LNG. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein continues to battle lawsuits, the UK considers the tourist tax, Hobbs looks for better sites, Sephora booms in the UK and Farfetch falls. In LAW-RELATED NEWS, we look at why Delaware’s such an issue with Musk and how the UK has delayed AI copyright rules. In PLANE-RELATED NEWS, Boeing gets in even more trouble while European airlines head towards a record summer. AND FINALLY, I show you an instance of getting bumped from first to economy class…

In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, early Eurozone interest rate cuts look unlikely, the Bank of England holds steady, Shell pumps out a dividend despite weaker profits and Hamas victims sue Binance. In CAR NEWS, Musk looks to take Tesla to Texas, Paris votes on charging SUVs more, Volvo cools on Polestar and Ferrari roars. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Deutsche Bank swings the axe, Julius Baer’s profits more than halve and BNP Paribas’s shares drop. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS/b>, Apple’s sales rise, Meta rewards shareholders, Amazon’s profits boom on holiday spending and Peloton runs out of puff. AND FINALLY, I bring you a guy who makes sushi from Costco trout…