Friday 01/11/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at further reaction to the Budget, the surprise inflation rise in the eurozone, Shell's calls for certainty and some interesting business trends. In TECH NEWS, there's a Wall Street sell-off, Apple starts its AI rollout, Intel takes a hefty charge, Amazon booms thanks to its cloud business, OpenAI does search and we see why Siemens bought into simulation. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS,Northvolt gets bought out, Ford suspends F-150 Lightning production and Stellantis reports a drop in car sales. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Estée Lauder's shares tank, Selfridges' losses double, the EU launches an action against Temu and Ikea opens a new stand-alone restaurant. AND FINALLY, I bring you a skilful exponent of the tablecloth trick...

 


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Thursday 31/10/24

In MACRO NEWS, we take a look at yesterday's Budget, the US gets a boost, Germany's GDP grows and gold demand is strong. In TECH NEWS, Meta's earnings beat forecasts, Microsoft benefits from AI, Samsung's chip business has a wobble, Super Micro has a shocker, Arm is emerging as an AI winner and Siemens buys Altair for $10.6bn. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD overtakes Tesla, VW's struggles get real, Landrover and Range Rover benefit from hybrid sales, Aston Martin misses all targets and car dealerships are in chaos. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Miu Miu bucks the luxury slowdown, Next raises profit forecasts, Eli Lilly falters, Starbucks goes old school and UBS tops forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you an impressive street performer...

 


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Wednesday 30/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the EU goes ahead with tariffs on Chinese EV imports, Germany looks precarious, UK borrowing costs hit a new high, we look at the effects of a Trump victory, Saudi's PIF changes focus and BP's profits plummet. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, mortgage approvals boom, the UK minimum wage is to rise and Starbucks clamps down. In FINANCIALS NEWS,banks warn on the car financing ruling, Santander UK delays results, Standard Chartered posts profits, Visa plans to streamline operations and Hargreaves Lansdown customers cash out. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Alphabet gets an AI boost, Reddit booms, Samsung slips, luxury continues to be a mixed bag, McDonald's sees a big sales fall, PwC bounces back and CEZ buys into SMRs. AND FINALLY, I bring you a lady with some serious skills...

 


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Tuesday 29/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Spain bucks the Eurozone trend, chances increase of a UK rate cut and Musk gets sued for his giveaway. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Lloyds braces for impact, HSBC beats expectations and UK banks prove their resilience. In TECH NEWS, data centre investment is held up but they could help heat European cities and Evan Spiegel fights for Snap. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW announces factory closures, Boeing raised a ton of money and Trainline upgrades its forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you an UNBELIEVABLE banana flambee!

 


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Monday 28/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Japan's election result poses more questions, Aim listings hit a new low, a steak chain considers a listing and oil prices weaken. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, lawyers deal with Budget inquiries as company founders look to quit the UK, European package breaks go posh, Crocs benefit from ugly and the number of first-time buyers booms. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Franklin Templeton sees record outflows. AND FINALLY, I bring you an extremely labour-intensive cocktail!

 


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Friday 25/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the IMF says Europe will lag the US, UK consumer and business confidence wobbles, English councils are gloomy, we look at what Reeves needs to do and Indonesia wants to join Brics. In RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, luxury continues to be dual-speed, Coach-Michael Kors is blocked, John Lewis takes a gamble, Dunelm says sofa so good, Travis Perkins has a profit warning and Unilever is boosted by old faves. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, we see that Tesla's on a roll but still has things to do. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, McDonald's is in a pickle, Mutti bemoans Chinese tomatoes, partner pay at top US law firms booms and Relx benefits from festivals and AI. AND FINALLY, I bring you some sweeeeet landings...

 


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Thursday 24/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, I bring you a ton of stuff on the US election, the Bank of England's reaction to slowing inflation, Reeves' imminent rule change, investor trends and war developments. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, we consider whether the private sector can deliver on the government's promises, landlords face big stamp duty bills, Lloyds gets more bullish on house prices and Barratt Redrow gets more confident. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese EV and driverless companies look to IPOs, UK car production drops by 20% and Tesla surprises on the upside. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we look at some trends in luxury, Boeing's new promise, Addison Lee's takeover, Swifties' influence on Heathrow and new things that Claude AI can do. AND FINALLY, I bring you the recipe for "corn ribs"...

 


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Wednesday 23/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US economy's on a roll, Britain gets an upgrade, councils face further turmoil and the London living wage is set to rise. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Halfords warns of uncertainty, Holiday Inn sees growth, McDonald's has a shocker and Starbucks suspends guidance. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, GM raises profit guidance and a senior VW exec gets deported from China. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, HSBC has a reorg, Arm tests Qualcomm, a Boeing satellite breaks up, Netflix steps back from big games and Tokyo Metro starts trading. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing pasta...

 


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Tuesday 22/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump closes the gap on Harris, China stimulates, Goldman predicts more interest rate falls, gold hits a record high, Maersk boosts guidance and UK worker reforms are going to cost. In CONSUMER TRENDS, alcohol demand drops, BNPL bites back, Hollywood Bowl feels the pressure and homeowners cool on fixed-rate mortgages. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Dow Jones sues Perplexity, Microsoft urges an AI rethink and Disney does succession. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, finfluencers are interviewed, PureGym wants US expansion and Chanel sticks its oar in. AND FINALLY, I bring you what it's like to get a $5m bonus...

 


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Monday 21/10/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at global confidence, the race to "unretire" and another review of HS2. In TECH NEWS, Chinese AI groups drive down costs, personality comes to chatbots and investors look to data centres. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS,nuke stocks get a boost on AI demand, law firms hike hourly rates, the UK's biggest restaurant groups falter and the number of homes sold in the UK rises. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Unilever shows positive signs, Sky's losses double and Boohoo's boss quits. AND FINALLY, I bring you the history behind the croque monsieur

 


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Friday 18/10/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the Middle East war takes a turn, China's growth slows, the ECB cuts rates again and gold hits a new high. In FINANCIALS NEWS, BNPL heads towards FCA oversight, plans are afoot to loosen bonus restrictions, card fraud prompts further calls, investors withdraw pension pot money, St James's Place recovers and Blackstone considers listings. In CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR NEWS,the BoE warns of long mortgages, Ray-Ban's owner falls short, Nestle plans to offer more promotions, competitive socialising continues to gain traction, Rank's revenues rise and Netflix flies. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, TSMC booms, EY cuts, new job ads drop, Deliveroo perks up, Rentokil rebounds and Tesco goes solar. AND FINALLY, I bring you an AMAZING bubble trick!

 


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Thursday 17/10/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, China expands lending and ups the ante with Taiwan, UK inflation drops unexpectedly and Rio Tinto's iron shipments stay steady. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, luxury's having a bad patch, M&S looks strong, Ryanair gets blown off course, Premier Inn outlines ambitions, BrewDog's losses double and Greggs is to open a posh pop-up. In BUSINESS TRENDS, Amazon goes nuclear, ASML spoils the party, AI content scraping gets a boost, McKinsey makes cuts in China, GM invests in a lithium mine and US banks boom. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Stellantis has bad news, grad-level jobs get harder to come by, Airbus announces headcount reductions and Uber/Expedia has been explored. AND FINALLY, I remind you how hard the English language can be!

 


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Wednesday 16/10/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, we look at the latest developments in the US election, the IMF questions Reeves, the chancellor identifies a bigger funding gap and oil prices slide. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, UK wages slow, the job market cools, credit card companies can rest easy, Switzerland's wealth managers target Asia and Australia is to ban dynamic pricing. In RETAIL NEWS, LVMH takes a hit, Fenwick's losses continue and Boots' parent announces store closures. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Goldman traders are lovin' it, ASML shares tank, BMW wants to ditch 2035, Boeing wants money, confidence rises at Bellway and average rents outside London hit a record. AND FINALLY, I give you a nice-looking potato recipe...

 


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Tuesday 15/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see why the West is worried about China, US markets rise, Reeves gives hints and oil prices weaken. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese carmakers deny and Stellantis sounds warnings. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Google orders SMRs, we look at offices and Coty joins the club. AND FINALLY, I show you how to touch your palms on the ground...

 


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Monday 14/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the impact of limited dealflow, who pays most income tax, why bankers might return and how Britain might grow. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, European car makers plan cheaper models, used EVs continue to go for a song and LNG trucking increases hits diesel. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China starts military drills around Taiwan, China's answer to insta hits a new high, UK firms face higher energy bills for longer and Mulberry isn't interested in Frasers Group. AND FINALLY, I bring you an example of true teamwork and sacrifice...

 


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Friday 11/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS,US inflation cools, Barnier shocks France, Chinese retail investors add danger, UK execs dump shares, used chip fat is on the verge of being traded and Miliband eases the path of giant dams. In CAR NEWS, Stellantis does a management shake-up, Musk unveils a robotaxi and road pricing in the UK rears its head. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AMD rolls out a new chip, Roblox gets in trouble and profits at the FT hit £30m. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK harvest proves to be dire, GSK shares boom, Brookfield gazumps Segro, Ikea looks to cut prices and supermarkets take on casual dining. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best potato cutting you have ever seen...

 


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Thursday 10/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see that the Fed was split on big rate cuts, Chinese stocks have a terrible day, mega trials boost lawyers and Continental's fortunes could give hope to the automotive industry. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Portugal tries to keep young people, UK ministers jump into worker rights reform, we look at the increasing joblessness of British youth and how investment banks are tackling overwork. In TECH NEWS, we consider the prospect of a Google break-up, OpenAI chooses a public benefit structure and Netflix posts record UK revenues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rio Tinto splashes out, SpaceX flexes, Rolls-Royce suffers, UK house prices rise and eBay looks to ban private e-bike sales. AND FINALLY, I bring you some excellent dodgeball moments...

 


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Wednesday 09/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China lashes out at brandy, pension funds push for a UK fiscal rule change, businesses want more clarity on UK worker rights and oil prices fall. In TECH NEWS, a Google break-up is considered, Foxconn goes to Mexico, Chinese AI start-ups try to crack the US and Musk complies with court orders in Brazil. In EV-RELATED NEWS, battery makers keep pushing and LG Energy reflects ongoing EV weakness. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Vistry wobbles, Unite grows, Seven & I jumps, Shein doubles UK profits and online gig platforms look to profitability. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very useful getaway vehicle...

 


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Tuesday 08/10/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, China markets roar, oil prices rise, Equinor buys into Orsted and BP decides against production cuts. In TECH NEWS, Google is ordered to open Android, LG Electronics and Samsung are looking at a slowdown, the UK launches a new regulator and Cerebras's IPO looks interesting. In RETAIL NEWS, Saudi Arabia buys into Selfridges, John Lewis axes the CEO role and clothes spending boosts retail sales. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GM faces a dilemma, AstraZeneca does a deal in China, UK house prices rise and we are apparently facing a millionaire exodus. AND FINALLY, I bring you a weird AI film...

 


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Monday 07/10/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Reeves faces calls from all sides and Rio Tinto considers Arcadium Lithium. In EMPLOYMENT & INVESTMENT NEWS, JCB cuts jobs, businesses hold back on recruitment, battery storage funds go quiet, tech unicorns struggle and pension funds attack the LSE. In TECH NEWS, Meta debuts a Sora challenger and PwC launches a standalone tech and AI division. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese teachers have their passports taken away and Seven & I sells off non-core assets. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cat and dog playing the piano...

 


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Friday 04/10/24

In MACRO NEWS, the US dockworkers decide to suspend their strike, sterling falls, private sector growth slows, Reeves raises hopes of investment, the oil price rises and olive oil starts to flow. In CAR NEWS, manufacturers call for assistance and Ford adds to calls for a respite. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, India looks like a growth market for posh watches, big loans return to the UK mortgage market and Tesco sounds a positive note. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Sizewell C hits problems and the Pimm's sale is ditched. AND FINALLY, I bring you the epic struggle between cat and dog...

 


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Thursday 03/10/24

In MACRO NEWS, the UK and EU begin the reset, the Bank of England warns of a correction and we look at what's going on with oil. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Amazon makes ad adjustments, AO World agrees to buy musicMagpie, JD Sports tries to reassure, Sainsbury's sounds a warning, a European consumer recovery looks imminent, LVMH teams up with F1 and Nike posts a big sales drop. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI gets its money, Character.ai gives up and AI prompts demand for power. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest in automotive and real estate developments. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing guitarist...

 


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Wednesday 02/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, oil prices rise, Trump gets a boost, Eurozone inflation falls below target, France announces tax rises, the UK jobs market calms down and we consider reasons to be cheerful. In TECH NEWS, there's an AI kerfuffle, Reuters and CNN push to get paid and calls increase for social media oversight. In RETAIL & RESTAURANT NEWS, Mulberry rejects Ashley's approach, Dobbies announces closures, Greggs slows down and Booths losses sees a rebound. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in cars, financials and investment trends while an aircraft "mega trial" kicks off and Ozempic transforms your gym. AND FINALLY, I ask you to judge something...

 


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Tuesday 01/10/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Jay Powell signals a quarter-point cut, China's stimulus boosts Shanghai, Japan calls an election, Austrians join the populist march, fossil fuel projects face a higher bar and there's some good news for energy bills. In RETAIL NEWS, LVMH sells Off-White, luxury brands push "micro" handbags, Ashley swoops for Mulberry and UK shop prices fall. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Aston Martin has a 'mare and Stellantis cuts forecasts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AI powers grid investment, Qatar Airways plans to buy a chunk of Virgin Australia and UK house prices hit big growth. AND FINALLY, I bring you very precarious challenge...

 


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Monday 30/09/24

In MACRO NEWS, Israel gets emboldened, the ECB looks primed, the Austrian far-right wins, Starmer readies for a reset and the winter fuel allowance debate continues. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, business confidence drops and we look at the prospects for the IPO market, the RTO trend and a tighter jobs market. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, LVMH invests in Moncler, M&S eyes a mega-warehouse, a fun development aims for London and a new tips law comes into force. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at who is left at OpenAI, more China paranoia, internet service provider whinges, contrasts in EV fortunes and the robust nature of Deloitte partner bonuses. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing table tennis rally...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 27/09/24

THE TIME HAS COME! Watson's Daily will be relaunching next week with a brand new website - so this will be the last time you'll see it in this format 🥲! Watson's Daily 2.0 comin' atcha!!! NB - there will be no NEW bronze membership class, so if you want it, you'd better get it now! Existing paying subscribers will get the same access until they cancel.

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on conflict, Harris's pro-business campaign speech, whether China's done enough to get out of its rut, how the OECD is optimistic about the UK and reaction to the Labour conference. In TECH NEWS, Meta announces its new glasses and OpenAI's CTO is the latest senior exec to quit. In RETAIL NEWS, Hermes rides out the luxury storm, retailers in the UK face hurdles, DFS goes into loss and Co-op turns a profit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nuveen goes to Abu Dhabi, the "Can of Ham" tests the market, NuScale gets ditched, Rightmove rebuffs and the drones are coming. AND FINALLY, I bring you a relaxing soup video...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/09/24

In MACRO NEWS, Germany stagnates, France considers tax rises, Starmer wants to re-engage, the UK's economy looks good, Reeves is warned and Australian inflation hits its lowest level in three years. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Geely tries Vietnam, nuclear finance tries to find a way and Tui sees winter bookings rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we look at Nike's chances of a turnaround, Raspberry Pi warms investors and Card Factory bemoans the minimum wage. AND FINALLY, I bring you what would be quite a useful superpower to have...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 24/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, an Israeli strike kills almost 500 in Lebanon, the PBoC announced some major updates and we look at the implications and reaction to Reeve's speech yesterday while economists paint a pessimistic picture of Germany. In TECH NEWS, the US proposes a ban on Chinese software and components in vehicles, China's tech self-reliance continues and we look at why Intel is now a target. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, a US investor is becoming one of Britain's biggest retail owners, work starts on a skyscraper lab in Canary Wharf and Nationwide goes a bit crazy. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Northvolt announces a 20% headcount reduction, Berlin objects to a Commerzbank takeover, labour shortages are denting food supply and the UK sees a surge in low-alcohol beer popularity AND FINALLY, I bring you a carbonara recipe that I used this weekend...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 23/09/24

In MACRO NEWS, traders bet on another big Fed cut and the UK government feels the pressure. In BUSINESS TRENDS, European steelmakers beg for help and Western nations unite to stand up to China while the future for non-alcoholic beverages looks bright. In TECH NEWS, we consider what comes after AI-powered co-pilots and the time AI saves professionals while Eutelsat seeks out partnerships. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK housing market rebounds, News Corp's REA raises its offer for Rightmove and HSBC takes a pasting. AND FINALLY, I bring you a chart that will really make you think about how you spend your life!

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 20/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the S&P reacts to the Fed's deep cut, we look at whether celeb endorsements for politicians are worth it, the Bank of Japan and Bank of England remained unmoved, UK consumer confidence dives and UK employers push back. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, EU EV sales crater, Merc cuts its full year forecasts and VW looks at cutting 30,000 jobs. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Brazil fines X, AI poses insurance issues, Warner Music announces deeper cuts and S4 Capital slumps. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, FedEx goes cautious, Nike's chief steps down, Next warns of store closures but is bullish about overseas opportunities, Ocado raises sales outlook and we see the implications of the car finance scandal. AND FINALLY, I show you how to tell the difference between a real and a fake Rolex...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 19/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the pager attacks, China's growing military activity, the Fed's decision to cut interest rates and what the Bank of England might do. In GREEN POWER NEWS, Rolls-Royce wins an SMR deal, a European solar panel maker is to cut headcount by 20%, Northvolt fights for survival and there's pushback from carmakers and Meloni. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, London house prices underperform and the cost of renting slows. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, India overtakes China, Asda's co-owner steps back and JPMorgan steps up well-being. AND FINALLY, I bring you a turtle on a skateboard...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 18/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump launches a crypto company, traders bet on the BoE, there's uncertainty about BP's focus, there's another explanation for rising coffee prices, Amazon's RTO sparks debate and UK bosses are confident of full RTO within three years. In TECH NEWS, BlackRock and Microsoft plan a big AI infrastructure fund, Meta faces a massive fine, Microsoft seeks more clarity, Insta gets more parent/child-friendly and Snap bets on AR glasses. In CONSUMER & RETAILER NEWS, US consumer spending surprises, dollar stores continue to expand, B&Q's owner reports sluggish demand for kitchens and bathrooms, Tesco plants to get judgmental and Pret's sales break the £1bn barrier. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Merc sells out of China, Tupperware files for bankruptcy, JP Morgan sidles up to Apple, US delays decision on Nippon Steel and Phililp Morris exits Vectura. AND FINALLY, I bring you an easy pineapple sorbet...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 17/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Wall Street wavers on the potential size of the Fed's expected rate cut, the yen strengthens, Brexit hits trade, coffee prices are set to rise and BP sells its US onshore wind energy business. In EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Amazon orders workers to return to the office, City law firms are urged to monitor sleep and Deloitte offers equal parental leave. In TECH NEWS, Intel plans to cut costs and announces a deal with Amazon while TikTok warns of consequences. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, PwC China halts work on its $140m campus, law firms outperform, plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street are to be announced, a developer pushes for two new London skyscrapers, Boeing freezes hiring, Malaysian glove makers boom, Revolut heads to India, Harland & Wolff enters administration, used EV prices plummet and AllSaints is on the up. AND FINALLY, I bring you some blue-collar shenanigans...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 16/09/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Donald Trump survives another attack, power shortages hit Labour's data centre plans, the government reins in its 2030 promise, manufacturers get more confident and BHP warns on copper. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, Italy continues to attract the rich, London stores suffer and Shein faces closer scrutiny. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the arguments against governments providing a cybersecurity insurance backstop, Roche has disappointing data, asking prices for UK homes rise while average rents converge in the north and south. AND FINALLY, I bring you very tasty-looking potato bake...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 13/09/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Trump chickens out, the ECB cuts rates, UK debt prompts difficult choices and oil demand is slowing. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Northvolt's woes highlight a crossroads and Stellantis suspends production of its electric Fiat 500. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the global jobs market gets a green shake-up, Indian tourists could be the new focus, OpenAI launches a new model, John Lewis talks a good game, Fever-Tree commits to a London listing and Trainline is on track. AND FINALLY, I bring you Europe's biggest mat-racing waterslide...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 12/09/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, US inflation falls, the UK economy flatlines and oil weakens. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI aims high, the Data Protection Commission investigates Google, UK data centres get a new designation and Huawei brings out a trifold phone. In APPAREL RETAIL NEWS, Inditex leads the way, Boohoo loses to Shein and shuts its US warehouse. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rightmove observes CGT-prompted property sales, house prices rise, Rentokil suffers stateside and Campbell's changes its name. AND FINALLY, I bring you rebellion...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 11/09/24

In MACRO NEWS, we consider the latest noise coming from the States. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Apple loses against the EU, Reeves announces a chunky AWS investment, Australia gets dramatic on social media and Paul Marshall buys The Spectator. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, foreign carmakers overdo China, Chinese makers aim to dominate driverless, BMW shares tank and VW ends job security. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,foreign companies get cold feet on China, we consider whether we've hit "peak Aldi", B&Q shows initiative, the new Starbucks CEO makes initial noises, Novo Nordisk says its obesity drug is OK for the under-12s and Rightmove says no to REA. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very compelling parrot...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 10/09/24

In BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, PwC addresses its China business, Northvolt takes drastic action, hedge funds suffer outflows, gold keeps going up, Big Four accountants crack down on staff and UK wage growth loses momentum. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at Apple's shiny new toys, trends in AI, how social media has overtaken TV and that Musk could face Parliament. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Under Armour doubles expected restructuring costs, Aldi goes for expansion and there's good news for housebuilding. AND FINALLY, I bring you a dog that really enjoys being pampered...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 09/09/24

In RETAIL, CONSUMER & LEISURE NEWS, American dollar stores suffer, Aldi posts record sales growth, we look at the prospects for the golden quarter and Greece's excessive tourism. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Deloitte brings back face-to-face interviewing, HSBC announces a hiring spree and Santander insists on RTO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Brazilians fight X's corner, European banks brace for slow mortgage lending and UK councils face a financial "black hole". AND FINALLY, I bring you a useful guide on how to get past Roman immigration...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 05/09/24

*** THERE WILL BE NO WATSON'S DAILY PUBLISHED TOMORROW (FRIDAY 6TH) AS I WILL BE AWAY. I SHALL RETURN ON MONDAY 9TH) *** In MACRO NEWS, Biden sticks the boot in, global stocks slide, US job openings drop, the BCC warns on UK inflation and the UK's private sector outperformed. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, AI can play a role in better cancer diagnosis, insurance groups call for support on cyber risks, AI is used to match lawyers, marketers threaten X and Starlink caves in Brazil. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, we look at Tritax/Segro, Barratt's profit collapse and landlords selling up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, South Korea tries to learn EV fire lessons, Volvo ditches plans for an all-electric line-up, the Nordstrom family looks to take the chain private, dynamic pricing for tickets looks likely to stay, Amazon announces a pay increase and DLA Piper breaks the £3bn revenue barrier. AND FINALLY, I bring you square melons...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 04/09/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Reeves is to lay out a "tax road map", coal-fired power is set to end, nine new offshore windfarms are secured, North Sea oil and gas producers aren't bluffing and Goldman cuts its copper forecasts. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, candidates use videogames for elections, Apple warns browser investigators, Nvidia gets subpoenaed, Sony's chief wants original content and Brazilians switch to Bluesky. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Watches of Switzerland sounds a recovery, the EC will investigate dynamic pricing and Constellation brands cuts its outlook. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US homebuilders face hurdles, Aldi pushes for faster planning permission, John Lewis plans rental flats, Revolut cashes in, VW whinges and public-private partnerships face issues. AND FINALLY, I bring you some very skilful construction workers...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 03/09/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS,Kamala Harris says no to Nippon Steel, Scholz reacts to the AfD victory and oil company taxes hit the North Sea. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, China EV sales rise, VW considers German plant closures and petrol cars are rationed. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK retail sales pick up, London workers are slower to return, ministers try to quell CEO concern as strikes look more likely. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, Blackstone does a €1bn deal for European warehouse assets and Rightmove causes a kerfuffle. AND FINALLY, I bring you gourmet on a budget...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 02/09/24

In MACRO NEWS, we see that the far-right wins in Germany and that the UK services sector gathers momentum. In MEDIA & TECH NEWS, Brazil's ban on X and the Telegram CEO arrest cause a stir, AI get hit by copyright claims, OpenAI looks to change its structure and dating apps race to come up with better chat-up lines. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, commercial warehousing is winning while office developments slow right down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Abercrombie & Kent seeks out an IPO, Rightmove is considered a target and China's gallium supremacy looks difficult to dent. AND FINALLY, I bring you some very unusual breakfast cereal...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 30/08/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the US economy had a good Q2, Starmer gets a warning, the UK government steps aside and Shell cuts oil jobs. In BUSINESS & INVESTMENT TRENDS, UK business confidence holds steady, Chinese offices look empty and Vanguard fails to back ESG measures. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Dollar General scales back, Gap posts higher sales, UK shoppers hit the high street, Sainsbury's buys new stores, Birkenstock reports highest ever quarterly sales and pubs push back on plans to ban outdoor smoking. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK housebuilding disappoints, Lloyds Bank raises borrowing limit, X faces a ban in Brazil, Apple looks to invest, Wayve and Uber team up and Polestar feels the pressure. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing chocolate art...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 29/08/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping set up a phone call, Starmer attempts to reset Europe relations and fears of rising taxes have repercussions while investors pull out of India. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, PNvidia shares plummet, OpenAI talks about raising more money, the Telegram drama continues and CrowdStrike cuts guidance. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD's first half profit booms, Hyundai sees a drop-off and UK carmaker output falls. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider consumer trends, Lego's record profits, Pru's strong performance and who's going to benefit from the Oasis frenzy. AND FINALLY, I bring you a heart-warming story of friendship...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 28/08/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, sterling hits a new high and we look at how supply chains have evolved, how GM is delaying its Indiana battery factory, why Saudi Arabia is pressuring City law firms to hire more locals and why the UK market looks set for a brisk autumn. In RETAIL NEWS, PDD takes a hit as Temu's global expansion hits hurdles, Walmart broadens its offering and we look at why 7-Eleven is so compelling and how Kurt Geiger has seen a decent sales increase. In SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS, we see Zuck in defiant mood and why the Telegram chief's arrest is important. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Klarna wants to cull, Ryanair reckons fares will fall, Gunvor sees earnings halve and Eli Lilly launches a cheaper version of its weight-loss drug. AND FINALLY, I show you what really goes through teachers' minds at parent-teacher meetings...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 27/08/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, China weighs up the US presidential prospects, immigration tops the agenda in Germany, Macron resists having a left wing government and BHP highlights an "uneven recovery" in China. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Unilever's rethink causes a stir, Barclays boosts the bonus pool, investment bankers benefit from a rise in corporate activity and SMEs get hit by rising wages while retail prices rise and bingo halls try to attract younger customers. In TECH NEWS, China ups the ante, Nvidia reflects AI fortunes and we look at the impact of AI on jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV charging deserts are revealed, first-time buyers boom in London and Bronfman drops his bid for Paramount. AND FINALLY, I bring you some friendly competition between a gymnast, a gladiator and The Mountain...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 23/08/24

In MACRO NEWS, we see that the Paris Olympics had a positive impact, Germany's in strife and the UK isn't. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, AI-powered coding pulls in the investment, Gatwick numbers rise, Hays's nightmare continues and junior lawyers get offered even more money. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, US regulators close the Cruise probe, Uber teams up with Cruise and we look at the impact of Tesla's German gigafactory. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, London landlords leave, JD Sports plays well in the US and aircraft orders rise for Airbus and Boeing. AND FINALLY, I bring you some heart-warming moments with dogs...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 22/08/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates, France announces a spending freeze, UK borrowing and income tax receipts boom while Reeves is under pressure and gold storms ahead. In BUSINESS & INVESTMENT TRENDS, PwC faces a ban, China considers tariff retaliation, the MSCI cut more Chinese stocks and BlackRock edges away from ESG. In RETAIL NEWS,US consumers seek out the bargains, Sephora pulls back from China, Waitrose has expansion plans, Asda's owners are under pressure and Shein considers its options. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford gives up on an electric SUV, OpenAI opposes a Cali AI safety bill, the tech industry looks at old power stations and UK unions push for "pay restoration". AND FINALLY, I bring you some bloke climbing a wall...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 21/08/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at Reeves's plans, the prospects for copper , Vietnam's push for tech and UK insolvencies. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, we see why Walmart is different and how McDonald's aims to expand in the UK and Ireland. In TECH & TELECOMS NEWS, CrowdStrike lashes out and BT is disappointed. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's property rescue plan makes a slow start and Tesla gets a sort of a win. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tasty-looking sauce recipe for fish...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 20/08/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at Kamala Harris's economic plans, the Fed looks ready to start cutting rates, markets make a full recovery, investment in North Sea oil falters and there's consolidation in crypto. In BUSINESS AND CONSUMER TRENDS, we see more start-ups failing, the success of copycat weight-loss drugs and consumers appreciating experiences. In M&A NEWS, the Paramount thing just got more interesting, 7-Eleven's parent gets an offer, AMD agrees to buy ZT Systems and Barratt goes ahead with Redrow. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Walmart becomes a serious ad player, Facebook and Instagram get a hit from Britain's drug gangs and London City Airport gets permission to expand. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great way of taking gyoza to the next level...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 19/08/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, Kamala Harris's economic policy plans get a lukewarm reception, Singapore embodies regional difficulties in walking the US-China tightrope and collapsing iron ore prices hit mining companies hard. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, China is becoming an increasingly tricky place for carmakers, clean fuel start-ups are collapsing, the UK jobs market improves, Rayner quite literally spoils the party, vets go on strike and it's a mixed picture in the property market. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Ted Baker is to shut all stores, the restaurant sector rebounds, tourism falters and Universal seeks out the freebies. In TECH NEWS, big companies fret about AI, the gaming industry benefits from AI, South Korea leads the way using AI in education and management consultancies are deemed largely useless but profit from AI-related advice. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting cultural difference that you might take for granted...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 16/08/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & RENEWABLES NEWS, the UK economy continues to recover from recession (but Reeves warns of tax rises anyway), global markets relax, the government tries to get Revolut to list in London and Ørsted has more problems. In RETAIL NEWS, Walmart's earnings are solid, Alibaba's revenues miss expectations and Amazon gets the go-ahead for drones. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a new sodium-ion battery factory opens in North Carolina, first-time buyers continue to rely heavily on BOMAD, Deere cuts headcount, Evoke's earnings weaken and Empiric puts student accommodation rents up by 10%. AND FINALLY, I bring you a somewhat compelling domino topple using shots...

 


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