Monday's daily news

Monday 20/02/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the current developments regarding Ukraine, Ireland defending itself and how the UK's recession may be mild. In TECH NEWS, China's tech chill goes up a notch, Facebook and Instagram launch paid options and there's more commentary on AI. In REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT NEWS, we look at the crypto housing crash, an actual house price slowdown and ethical investing. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BrewDog is to expand in China, HMRC chases up influencers, retail job losses mount up and Birmingham airport prepares for hydrogen take-off. AND FINALLY, I bring you an illusion and a pancake tip...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 17/02/23

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Biden looks at "balloongate", China imposes sanctions and a Pentagon official visits Taiwan while the Bank of England's economist hints at a slowdown, Centrica rakes it in and the SEC sues Terraform. In TECH NEWS, we look at the current state of the metaverse, Zuck's security bill, Bing's chatbot declaring love for a journalist and Microsoft getting defensive. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, we see cheaper mortgage rates and price hikes from Paramount, O2, Virgin Media and Nestlé while SSP benefits from more travellers, Aldi announces hiring plans and Wilko announces firing plans. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Standard Chartered makes bank, Adani's woes continue and Tesla recalls 362,000 vehicles. AND FINALLY, I bring you a poached egg hack and a cute dog/owner video...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 16/02/23

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, UK inflation slows, the FTSE breaks 8,000 and Sturgeon resigns. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Barclays sees profits fall, Revolut is targeted for crypto and KPMG cuts US headcount. In TECH NEWS, Allen & Overy introduces an AI chatbot, ChatGPT stumbles, Musk is to stay on as Twitter chief while regulators look into Amazon and Apple and UK police look vulnerable. In RETAIL/CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, US retail sales jump, Kraft Heinz holds off on price hikes, Morrisons gets a credit rating downgrade and Dunelm maintains full-year guidance. AND FINALLY, I bring you Tom Cruise doing ridiculous things...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 15/02/23

In MACRO, CRYPTO & MARKETS NEWS, US inflation eases, NATO suggests a solution for Finland and Sweden, Sunak looks at a wage deal, we look at Erdogan and his earthquake response, nuke gets green status in the UK and Binance has a bad day. In MANUFACTURING-RELATED NEWS, Air India makes a massive purchase, Toshiba's profit evaporate, Ford cuts thousands of jobs in Europe and the EU announces emissions targets. In TECH NEWS, Apple in India hits challenges, TSMC gets sold off, TikTok continues negotiations and SoftBank rests on Arm. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, we see how UK wages rise (but still lag inflation) and how consumers are spending on Airbnb and Tui while Waitrose cuts prices and Barclays cuts customer options. AND FINALLY, I bring you how to make a killer eggs-benny...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 14/02/23 💘

In MACRO, ENERGY & OIL NEWS, we look at why the eurozone may avoid recession, clean energy impact and what's next for oil producers. In AUTOMOTIVE & BATTERY NEWS, EV makers seek out cleaner batteries, Ford licences tech from CATL and Toyota shifts to EVs. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, high street footfall rises, Jet2 flies high, frozen food is hit by energy prices and Amazon doubles down on physical stores. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the FCA is to gain powers to clamp down on BNPL, FIS gives up on Worldpay and Cineworld jumps on bid rumours. AND FINALLY, I bring you interesting ideas for proposals...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 13/02/23

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Taiwan talks balloons and Erdogan targets construction firms while we consider our avoidance of recession and some energy developments. In TRENDS NEWS, we look at the return to China, UK pessimism and UK pub closures as Meta considers more cuts, Monzo tracks staff and lawyers' whopping bonuses dry up while real estate trends evolve. In TECH NEWS, we look at the ongoing impact of AI while TikTok's parent takes on Meta in VR. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, NatWest is set to report massive profits and retailer Reserved expands. AND FINALLY, I bring you a banana bread hack and a £3 a head Valentine's meal...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 10/02/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & ENERGY NEWS, inflation in Germany falls to a new low, the FTSE hits another high, MSCI revises Adani Group weightings, Exxon plans cost cuts, China coal use poses a dilemma and South Africa's Eskom problem persists. In CONSUMER GOODS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Adidas has a Yeezy issue, Pepsi commits, Unilever jacks up prices, Watches of Switzerland loses momentum, Hermès beats NFT naughtiness and there are job losses at Deliveroo, News Corp and Yahoo. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Chinese property brokers twiddle their fingers, UK developers report rising demand for new-builds and we look at the landscape for buyers and renters. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Affirm faces challenges, Credit Suisse has a shocker, Standard Chartered is the subject of takeover rumours, Samsung goes upmarket, used EV demand rises and Tesla punishes the shorts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Mini Egg game-changer...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 09/02/23

In MARKETS, MACRO & OIL NEWS, US equities slide, investors pour money into China, MSCI reviews Adani Group, the FTSE100 hits an all-time high and the Istanbul stock exchange shuts while Turkey responds and Equinor reports massive profit. In TECH NEWS, Alphabet takes a massive hit and Microsoft is told to sell Call of Duty. In UK REAL ESTATE NEWS, we look at what's behind the house price falls, the outlook and a ban on wood burners. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Disney cuts headcount, Mattel's earnings fall, Beyonce's clothing line hits Adidas, Cazoo has to restructure and the City is to publish a review of financial services. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual place to stay and a weird pizza...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 08/02/23

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, the Fed warns of more interest rate rises, Sunak breaks up the business department, Modi's opponents double-down on Adani's problems, a state of emergency is declared in Turkey, BP reins in climate goals, Serica faces a bright future and the energy bailout won't cost as much as expected. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK house prices level out, mortgage rates calm down, UK employers turn to temps and Zoom lays off employees. In TECH NEWS, Arm sees profits rise, Microsoft continues to cause a stir with AI, Meta aims for younger users, Nintendo cuts forecasts and SoftBank's Vision Funds post massive losses. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the failure of hybrids, Lidl vs Tesco and railway changes. AND FINALLY, I bring you very cute dog and kitten video...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 07/02/23

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Turkey's earthquake devastates, Sunak is about to do a mini post-Zahawi reshuffle and Britcoin moves forward. In TECH NEWS, Google brings out Bard, Baidu sets an AI bot launch date, Amazon has plans for Alexa, search wars are ignited and Dell cuts 5% of its workforce. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers spend less on meat, UK card spending increases and M&Co cuts shops. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EVs power car sales, Nissan warns, the UK's EV industry falters, Rothschild aims to go private and finance sector job vacancies increase. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Jaffa Cake champion...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 06/02/23

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, China gets annoyed with the US for shooting down its spy balloon and "Britcoin" progresses. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, we look at house prices and mortgage lending while interest rates for savers face scrutiny and return rail fares face extinction. In EV NEWS, dealers and buyer fret about high prices, a price war is resisted, Tesla increases Model Y prices, Musk wins another lawsuit, Toyota's new chief looks set to take the conventional road and Chinese marques hit Europe. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Big Tech companies pursue AI alliances and disclose the cost of culls, Amazon looks to sublet UK warehouses, Crew Clothing is bullish and stove-makers transition to induction. AND FINALLY, I bring you an optical illusion (that I can't see)...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 03/02/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Bank of England raises interest rates and Shell makes record profits. In TECH NEWS, Qualcomm posts weaker sales, Apple and Google disappoint while Amazon reports higher sales, Meta gets real, ChatGPT hits 100 million users and deepfakes cause concern. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Ferrari roars, Ford underwhelms and Harley's on a roll. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Estée Lauder has a profit warning, Starbucks toasts record quarterly revenue, Peel Hunt expands its retail offering and Sainsbury's looks vulnerable. AND FINALLY, I bring you Prime sorbet...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 02/02/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Fed raises US interest rates and we take a closer look at the EU vs US subsidies situation, how the IMF has a history of getting forecasts wrong and a few challenges facing Shell and BP. In EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, US workers return to office, there are headcount reductions at PayPal, FedEx and Rivian while in the UK we see mortgage overpayments, weaker property prices and the ongoing battle in UK supermarkets. In TECH NEWS, a US chipmaker plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany, Intel cuts back and OpenAI offers a new subscription plan while Meta has a good day, YouTube takes on TikTok and Darktrace tries to fend of scepticism. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Adani calls off its share sale and Peloton pedals towards recovery. AND FINALLY, I bring you a new discovery (for me, anyway!)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 01/02/23

In MACRO, CRYPTO & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Chinese manufacturing declines, the UK goes ahead with crypto regulation and UK companies fail at a rapid rate. In STREAMING & TECH NEWS, Spotify adds new users, Universal Music looks to review the streaming model, Snap warns of a hit and Darktrace dives. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, GM's Q4 profit booms, Lotus aims for a SPAC-backed IPO and bidders emerge for Britishvolt. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, stealth taxes hit the wealthy, mortgage demand weakens, food price inflation is difficult to digest, Pets at Home does well, Tesco buys Paperchase and announces big changes while Wickes puts in a solid performance.AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting specialist spa...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 31/01/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at interest rate trends, IMF forecasts, China's rebound, the EU's plans to relax state aid, Germany in a pickle and a downer for the UK. In EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, Big Tech gets brutal, Philips cuts deep, US consumers get nervous, there's bad news for JD Sports and Paperchase while Lidl commits to spending on UK suppliers. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Renault and Nissan recalibrate, Ford goes on the warpath with its Mach-E and there's more pain for Arrival. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see weaker chip demand, Musk taking on PayPal, Baidu going ChatGPT, a broccoli-harvesting robot and Ryanair's success.AND FINALLY, I bring you broccoli-washing and the consequences of a dry January...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 30/01/23

In MACRO, ENERGY & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, anticipation increases ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision this week, power stations make record gains, Russia's war speeds up the shift to renewables and BP cuts long term forecasts while we consider China's reopening, the increase in UK profit warnings and the bursting of the podcast bubble. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, UK homes cut streaming services last year, flat searches become more popular, online returns rose and Frasers offers credit. In TECH NEWS, it's a big week for Big Tech results, chip exports to China tighten and we consider a break-up of Google's ad business. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the future for EVs, why Britishvolt failed and what that means for subsidies, Adani's response and Flybe's cancellation.AND FINALLY, I bring you a jacket potato hack...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 27/01/23

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US GDP growth beats forecasts, UK productivity loses momentum, National Grid stands down, Shell reviews its energy supply business and bitcoin is attacked while Tesla suffers losses. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, LVHM and Diageo toast success, Wizz Air takes off, rents reach new highs, Asda and Morrisons have a rough ride, Hasbro and SAP announce job cuts while Airbus and Chipotle hire big. In TECH NEWS, Intel has weak guidance and BuzzFeed is to use ChatGPT for content creation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NatWest and TSB have contrasting fortunes while European defence firms brace for orders.AND FINALLY, I bring you top tips on how to win on the claw machine and how to do pasta right...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/01/23

In MACRO, OIL & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, UK inflation falls, the dollar weakens, Erdogan calls for an early election in Turkey, Harbour Energy cuts jobs and the IEA predicts big oil demand while we look at trends in gambling, plastics and UK real estate. In RETAIL NEWS, US retail sales fall, Shein might take a hit, WH Smith and Currys do well while Burberry, Cartier and Aspinal have differing fortunes and Cazoo's chief steps down after massive failure. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Renault and Nissan reset, China takes on Didi, Britishvolt gets some interest and Microsoft cuts 10,000. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Quavers superfan and a Google dog guide...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/01/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the UK's public sector borrowing sets a new record and oilfield services companies feel a boom. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, US companies shed temps and 3M cuts manufacturing jobs while Chinese save, UK consumers return to the high street and first-time buyers group together. Consumers spend at Primark, Marston's and Saga. In TECH NEWS, Google is taken to task over its ad dominance, Microsoft has better than expected results and there's a tech Trojan horse in our midst. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Tesla considers an expansion while used Model 3 prices in the UK fall, India's EV market gets into gear and Elliott tries its hand in Japan. AND FINALLY, I bring you paprika and how to choose decent prosecco...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 24/01/23

In TECH NEWS, Microsoft confirms big investment in ChatGPT maker, Salesforce gets a feisty investor, Spotify axes 600 jobs, Strava goes shopping and Arm puts the pressure on. In REAL ESTATE TRENDS, we see a rise in cash buyers, more equity release and Redrow goes full-on heat pump. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Japanese convenience stores get a revival and Fuller's has a profit warning. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, rural China runs short of Covid drugs, QIA doubles its slice of Credit Suisse and Ford targets job cuts. AND FINALLY, I take you on the path to crispy bacon...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 23/01/23

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, economists think the eurozone will avoid recession, differ on how deep ours will be and coal power stations roar back to life. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft looks set for disappointing results and ChatGPT passes an MBA exam. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Japan gets a pay rise, Netflix considers a free ad-supported membership, Tesla's price cuts pressure rivals and Kia reckons affordable EVs aren't possible. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Citadel breaks records, bankers brace for impact and pharmas snap up real estate. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bearded man with unusual "talents"...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 20/01/23

In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, Xi Jinping is warned about super-spreading, central bankers talk higher rates for longer and Bailey emphasises likelihood of recession while we see why Harbour Energy is affected by the windfall taxes, the failure of Genesis and the possible rebirth of FTX. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, mortgages get harder, shoppers get nervous, AJ Bell brings in the customers, Dunelm delights but Doc Martens and Boohoo suffer, Hotel Choc wants to expand and we look at employment trends in tech and law. In NEW INNOVATIONS NEWS, a hydrogen-powered test flight completes and artists take on AI. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES NEWS, KKR curbs redemptions, Netflix's co-founder steps down, Deliveroo eyes profit and Informa is back in business. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best electric blankets...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 19/01/23

In MACRO, OIL & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, UK inflation falls, the dollar weakens, Erdogan calls for an early election in Turkey, Harbour Energy cuts jobs and the IEA predicts big oil demand while we look at trends in gambling, plastics and UK real estate. In RETAIL NEWS, US retail sales fall, Shein might take a hit, WH Smith and Currys do well while Burberry, Cartier and Aspinal have differing fortunes and Cazoo's chief steps down after massive failure. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Renault and Nissan reset, China takes on Didi, Britishvolt gets some interest and Microsoft cuts 10,000. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Quavers superfan and a Google dog guide...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 18/01/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the IMF gets optimistic (and FMs agree with them!), Europe appeals to the US, Scholz says Germany will avoid recession and Total coughs up. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK wages continue to lag inflation while Ocado, THG and Paperchase have a 'mare, HSBC cuts mortgage rates and Crest talks its own book. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs sees its profits drop, Morgan Stanley edges ahead, Citi gets tough and Wise suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, social media bosses could face jail, Twitter's in a pickle, Microsoft plans layoffs whilst getting positive about OpenAI and Britishvolt falls into administration. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most epic breakfast in bed...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 17/01/23

In MACRO & HOUSEHOLD ENERGY NEWS NEWS, China's GDP weakens and its population shrinks, Yellen plans an African trip, Turkey tries to reassure NATO, UK inflation could drop sharply (but it's already taken its toll) and British Gas goes on the heat pump offensive. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft considers a $10bn bet on AI, Didi benefits from the thaw and TikTok looks to rejig its US business. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, US companies are slowing price hikes, EVs now make up 10% of new car sales, Fortum's returns to profit and Reiss spruces up nicely. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Russians buy Dubai, buyers still pay for eco-offices and the old John Lewis in Birmingham gets a new lease of life. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very small "apartment" and a loveable pet duck...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 16/01/23

In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, company valuations fall, Bayer looks to the US and commercial construction rates hit highest levels in twenty years. In CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, home buyers return and BNPL demand booms while M&S opens more stores, FatFace has a strong Christmas and Matalan's lenders take ownership. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Credit Suisse cuts 10% of European investment bankers and London law firms resort to unusual tactics to get staff into offices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, social media platforms brace for age checks and UK anti-protest measures look set to tighten. AND FINALLY, I bring you some "banished" words and phrases...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 😱 13/01/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation slows, the US and Japan expand their security alliance while Biden gets in trouble, the Bank of England makes money from Truss and we see developments in energy, commodities and the latest in crypto. In RETAIL NEWS, Tesco, M&S and Very have a strong Christmas while Asos and Halfords face issues. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Persimmon slows the pace, Savills sees a buoyant top end and a mortgage crunch looms. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, TSMC is cautious, PC sales fall, Tesla cuts prices in the US and HBO Max ups its prices. AND FINALLY, I bring you Waitrose vs Warburtons: the crumpet wars (there's no contest in my book)...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 12/01/23

In ENERGY, MINING & OIL NEWS, Sweden aims to change the rules, UK wind power generation hits a high, UK coal gets a stay of execution, the Saudis put money into mining and the oil cap hurts Russia. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, millionaires leave the UK, credit reliance and cash usage rise while mortgage defaults look set to increase, food prices could be higher for longer and we look at striker demands as Uniqlo ups pay, LVMH does nepotism, Sainsbury's celebrates Christmas, JD Sports gets a boost and Lookers stays in the fast lane. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Barratt warns, commercial property deals dry up and TV/film studios get a nasty shock. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Darktrace takes a hit, Direct Line suffers and Britishvolt gets an alternative offer. AND FINALLY, I bring you the Anorak of the Year winner and a bizarre tourism promotion...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 11/01/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the World Bank talks world gloom, the UK and Japan sign a defence agreement, Russia suffers, Macron aims to increase the retirement age and the LME/nickel review is out. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, buy-to-let mortgages will come under more pressure, petrol prices hit new lows, global recruitment stalls, graduate recruitment looks trickier, Amazon shuts down three UK warehouses, Boohoo cuts staff, Card Factory doesn't deliver, Majestic and AO toast success and Byron Burger goes for another rescue. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Rivian has a clearout, EV production looks set to slow, Tevva starts production and Britishvolt gets a boost. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese banks offer vaccines, US banks face reality, Goldman Sachs overhauls and US lawyers' billable hours hit new lows. AND FINALLY, I bring you ramen popcorn and ageing via emoji...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 10/01/23

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the EU's recession may be shallower than expected, a Northern Ireland agreement gets closer, the Bank of England warns on inflation, energy support for business gets an unpopular rejig and Lula has problems. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, higher spending is subsumed by inflation, mortgage payment shock is in the offing, online retailers have a nightmare and Lidl feasts while Waitrose doesn't. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Rolls-Royce has a stormer, Tesla faces China indignation, Britishvolt seeks a lifeline and EV service station costs are higher than you'd think. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AstraZeneca buys CinCor, Disney gets people back to the office and commercial property landlords face falling values. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man's resistance against Graeme extinction and some Cup Noodle shoes...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 09/01/23

In MACRO, OIL & GAS NEWS, the US and Japan prepare for China/Taiwan, Sweden gives up on Turkey, oil rebounds and cheaper gas could give the government wiggle room. In TECH NEWS, OneWeb powers down in Alaska while SpaceX boost launches, quantum takes a leap, liquid air offers an answer, Apple hires in India and US tech layoffs continue. In FINANCIALS NEWS, banks face a lot of lawsuits, Vanguard ushers in the customers, Hargreaves Lansdown's founder calls for massive cuts and EY prepares for an M&A splurge. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the next stage of US sports gambling, SK Bioscience offers China insight and UK consumers face a "mortgage lottery". AND FINALLY, I bring you a really simple cooking trick...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 16/12/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, interest rates get a 0.5% boost from the ECB, Bank of England and the Swiss National Bank. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers spend less, UK consumer confidence hits a 50-year low, we look at the impact of the latest interest rate hike, Currys cuts profit forecasts and Inditex "beats" H&M. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Adobe Q4 revenues rise, Northvolt pushes Europe, the RMT gets isolated and there's some important news regarding Mini Cheddars. AND FINALLY, I bring you Donald Trump digital trading cards and that camping guy with all the gear..

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 15/12/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed hikes interest rates, the BoE looks likely to follow while inflation slows, Hunt considers more energy aid, Binance tries to reassure, more SBF dirt is uncovered, Hong Kong suffers crypto fallout and the FCA sticks the boot in. In NEWS ON THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, UK house prices weaken, restaurants and pubs restrict hours, insolvencies rise and rail unions stick to their guns. In CHINA NEWS, authorities stop counting asymptomatic Covid cases, Chinese insurers pull Covid cover and China has Arm problems. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, HSBC caves to pressure and Inditex reiterates its China commitment while TikTok targets kids with harmful content. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Christmas-themed cocktails...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 14/12/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US inflation eases, the Bank of England urges caution and we look at what's behind the strikes while fusion advances, Turkey sorts the logjam and SBF is charged. In BANKS, FINTECH & PRO SERVICES NEWS, Danske Bank pays a massive penalty, Checkout.com gets a reality check, KPMG reports strong revenues and advisory firms anticipate more insolvency work. In TECH NEWS, China fights back against the US while Apple and Instagram announce new features. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla investors get antsy, VW sees waning EV demand, retailers seek the high street and Canary Wharf plans for a lab tower. AND FINALLY, I bring you some exciting things about Satsumas...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 13/12/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the EU struggles against the US's green attraction, the UK economy unexpectedly rebounds, factories hybernate, Rolls-Royce rivals jockey for position, Binance faces possible charges, FTX's former chief is arrested and a bitcoin miner slides. In EV NEWS, Geely's Zeekr looks hot, Rivian shelves plans for a European electric van plant and UK EV demand drops. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, employers hire less, UK house prices are projected to fall, young adults drive the luxury boom and heated blankets are quite literally hot property. In M&A NEWS, Amgen moves forward, Thoma Bravo hoovers up Coupa Software, Microsoft buys a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange and Jewson is sold off. AND FINALLY, I bring you some winter fitness inspo...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 12/12/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China eases Covid restrictions further, UK manufacturing contracts, France and the UK struggle with electricity and investors withdraw money from digital coins. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, we look at house and EV price trends. Mango's decision to shift production out of China and Monsoon's revival. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple looks vulnerable, Twitter does the tick thing and there's a massive biotech deal in the offing. AND FINALLY, I bring you Christmas gift and roast potato ideas...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 09/12/22

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Xi and MbS are now BFFs, Beijing runs out of fever meds, Exxon announces a massive share buy back and Trafigura divvies out the profits. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Big Bang 2.0 is set to be announced and broker Numis cuts bonuses. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK household spending falls, Frasers confounds the naysayers and On The Beach takes a hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the FTC takes on Microsoft and Meta, Tesla goes to Thailand and DS Smith puts in a solid. AND FINALLY, I bring you one woman's "Dating Wrapped"...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 08/12/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, we look at the change in China as economists predict rising unemployment in the US. In CONSUMER TRENDS & LEISURE NEWS, UK job vacancies slow, house prices drop, Mitchells & Butlers is cautious about the future and pubs get hammered by the rail strikes. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft does a deal with Nintendo, Google and Waze cosy up and LG hopes for an iCar future. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK gets a booster, Moonpig cuts its forecasts and Brussels continues its assault on the City. AND FINALLY, I bring you an Elf on the Shelf story...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 07/12/22

In MACRO & LEGISLATION NEWS, the EU mulls sanctions on Russian mining, both TikTok and Amazon face the music and Sunak is pressured on anti-strike laws. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, pump prices face scrutiny, Christmas dinner price rises, Marston's satisfies, SSP's profits take off, Black Friday impact is meh, Lidl and Aldi benefit, Asda plans convenience stores and Fenwick makes a big decision. In EV-RELATED NEWS, battery prices rise, Chinese battery makers look set to dominate and a plucky electric 4x4 contender emerges. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, airlines turn a profit, Airbus deliveries suffer and Morgan Stanley announces cuts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fail-safe Turkey basting hack and parkour vs climbing...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 06/12/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Ramaphosa survives, oil prices gyrate, European gas demand falls but we export it, Circle's $9bn deal falls through, Genesis owes, Coinbase looks tired, Binance is ordered to hand over data and the UK looks to regulate crypto. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, European and UK customers tighten their belts, Sainsbury's tries to help and B&Q opens smaller stores. In TECH NEWS, Foxconn feels the Covid impact, Nexperia fights back and TikTok is expected to avoid ad woes. In MISCELLANEOUS COMPANY NEWS, Toyota announces EV plans, PepsiCo cuts headcount and London office values are to fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you a space-saving Christmas tree...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 05/12/22

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CURRENCY NEWS, markets foresee interest rate cuts next year, the EU looks to help companies tempted by the US, Opec readies itself to adjust output, Posco suffers from a strong dollar, a Brazilian mine aims for lithium production in 2023 and the yen stages a comeback. In REGULATION NEWS, staff are to be able to have the right to flexible working from day one and Big Bang 2.0 plans are to be announced. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple tries to diversify production away from China, PwC nabs disgruntled EY partners and Currys ditches Royal Mail. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ups and downs of a Christmas tree seller...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 02/12/22

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, China looks like it's about to change its Covid stance, South Africa's Ramaphosa's on the edge, UK inflation expectations ease, Europe debates a price cap on Russian oil and Total cuts North Sea investment. In EMPLOYMENT, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, US white-collar layoffs feature, law firms cut headcount and British factory workers lose jobs while Dollar General cuts its forecasts, Next buys Joules and Vue eyes Cineworld. In CAR NEWS, EV running costs equal those of traditional cars, Tesla delivers its Semi trucks and Toyota announces UK plans. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Monzo aims for profit in 2023, Peel Hunt loses its profits, Blackstone limits property fund withdrawals, UK house prices drop sharply and Macron sticks the boot into Twitter while Musk offers advertisers incentives. AND FINALLY, I bring you a home-made Advent Calendar...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 01/12/22

In MACRO, CRYPTO & BUSINESS TREND NEWS, Jay Powell indicates calming in rate rises, Eurozone inflation falls, China problems persist, Japan & UK warn on Taiwan, crypto's framework comes under scrutiny, biz leaders get more optimistic and Chinese companies change HQ. In TECH NEWS, we look at Musk/Twitter/Apple/Meta, TikTok security concerns, Starlink for the UK and Google's massive lawsuit. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, wages drop, first-time buyer expectations get more desperate, Amazon and H&M get axing, Phase Eight's owner eyes Joules, Mulberry warns, pubs have difficulty with a winter World Cup and Loungers ploughs ahead. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC cuts branches and Klarna has a bumpy ride. AND FINALLY, I bring you a little-known fairy light fact and a superb Christmas tree decoration...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 30/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China shifts blame, Russia builds up problems, the BoE says it wasn't consulted, Qatar signs an LNG supply contract with Germany, Hinkley Point's future changes, BlockFi's collapse hits and crypto tracking is OK'd. In TECH NEWS, Apple's China woes drag, Twitter abandons its misinformation policy and Snapchat workers return to the office. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC pulls out of Canada, rules on UK bank ringfencing look like they'll be relaxed and Wise does well. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, food inflation rises, sandwich sales increase, M&S buys Thread, Wilko could become Wontko, UK mortgage approvals drop and Shaftsbury benefits from the crowds. AND FINALLY, I show you a Christmas tree farm and a shopping dilemma...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 29/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at China repercussions, prospects for European interest rates, consequences of high energy prices on Europe, Shell's massive purchase, an onshore U-turn and BlockFi's failure. In TECH NEWS, Musk moans about Apple, Meta gets another fine and the "legal but harmful" clause is removed. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, offers abound, Superdry tries to source finance, Boohoo eyes Revolution and Marston's feels a World Cup boost. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney outlines its strategy and Rolls-Royce tests a hydrogen engine. AND FINALLY, I show you how to decorate a Christmas tree...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 28/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China frustration spills into civil unrest, global inflation could have peaked, Rolls-Royce homes in on an SMR site, a British nuclear fusion start-up plans a reactor and crypto fraud booms. In CONSUMER SPENDING/RETAIL TRENDS NEWS, US restaurants and grocers tussle, British retailers hope consumers will spend, beverages companies benefits from a spirits boost, free newspapers look vulnerable and UK house-buying demand falls. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Great Wall launches in the UK and Britishvolt abandons Canada plans. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Christmas eating plan and Yorkshire pudding-flavoured beer

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 25/11/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Spain imposes windfall taxes, Sweden hikes its interest rate and Malaysia gets a new PM while crypto investor DCG reveals dodgy dealings and Binance launches a "crypto recovery fund". In RETAIL & CONSUMER SPENDING TRENDS NEWS, B&Q sales rise, Hornby is on track, Jet2 gets an uplift but Dr Martens suffers. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, commercial real estate looks vulnerable and rental demand booms. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Apple's Foxconn problems persist and Arrival gets a new superhero AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing guitarist...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 24/11/22

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, European business confidence plumbs new depths, Uniper's bailout is going to cost double and Rolls-Royce appeals for SMR funding. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, China boosts its property sector, UK commercial property values fall and Virgin axes 5% deposit mortgages. In LEISURE, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, we see how much train driver strikes will cost the leisure industry and online retailers see the bubble burst while Pets At Home and Halfords falter as some employers take on new staff and Johnson Matthey makes big cuts. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Deere does well but De La Rue has a 'mare. AND FINALLY, it's about time for a bit more Pomplamoose mash-up action...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 23/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the OECD is down on the UK, European gas prices rise and the FTX repercussions continue to surface. In TECH NEWS, there are signs that Chinese gaming will relent, Musk continues his Twitter reshuffle, Meta gets a warning, the UK's Digital Services Tax rakes it in and Apple and Google face an inquiry. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, mortgages rates soften, consumers impose spending limits, HP is the latest to react to weakening PC demand and AO upgrades despite losses. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers push back on Biden's anti-China stance, SocGen does a partial merger with Alliance Bernstein and ESG funds face challenges. AND FINALLY, I bring you a selection of Christmas sandwiches...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 22/11/22

In ENERGY NEWS, Sinopec signs a massive deal with Qatar, Eskom's money troubles persist and nuclear fusion gets more funding. In EV-RELATED NEWS, Tesla supplier warns of graphite issues, Pod Point has a profit warning, Ikea pours money into car charging and Domino's invests in EVs. In SOCIAL MEDIA/APP NEWS, Twitter sheds more jobs, the FCA warns of trading gamification, dating apps suffer and Grindr looks vulnerable. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney looks forward, Beyond Meat has issues, Compass bounces back and Virgin Money pays out. AND FINALLY, I bring you Christmas-dinner-in-a-can and Pringles Mingles...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 21/11/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, the UN climate summit ends in discord, Malaysia has a hung parliament, UK economic output falls and FTX owes big to creditors. In CONSUMER & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the clock's ticking for US consumers, thrifty UK consumers dent the hospitality sector, the majority of advertisers cut TV spend and the stock of office space in England falls sharply. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, there's a risk European initiatives could go stateside and a Sony-Honda venture is on the cards. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney's old chief returns, Arm's London listing is postponed and Wendy's eyes UK expansion. AND FINALLY, I bring you impressive form from a baby of a classic strongman move...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 18/11/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at the Autumn statement, FTX's failure and China's latest Covid outbreak reaction. In CONSUMER TREND & RETAIL NEWS, US used car sales weaken, Fuller's takes a hit, Burberry sees sales outside the UK, Macy's and Kohl's suffer, Alibaba has a shock loss, Ocado targets Asia and Lidl quadruples its profits. In TECH NEWS, SoftBank is owed by Son, Activision Blizzard games go offline, Ireland suffers a tech hangover and the UK gets a new internet watchdog with teeth. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Siemens and ThyssenKrupp have contrasting fortunes and Crest Nicholson holds back. AND FINALLY, I bring you the super-secret spy HQ above a Greggs...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 17/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, China potentially relents, Russia falls into recession, the ECB warns of financial instability, Hunt is to unveil the Autumn Statement, SSE rakes it in and the crypto drama continues with Genesis and bitcoin shenanigans. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Target misses targets, British farming suffers and used car prices fall. In TECH NEWS, Micron cuts production, Nexperia's acquisition is blocked and Musk wants Twitter staff to go hardcore. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Airbnb aims to boost supply, Deliveroo quits Oz and JLR loses its chief. AND FINALLY, I bring you one of the funniest things I have ever seen...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 16/11/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CURRENCY NEWS, central banks aim for smaller rate rises, China's economy takes a Covid hit, Japan's economy goes into reverse, Germany completes an LNG import terminal, sterling strengthens and FTX repercussions continue. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, real wages suffer, luxury's strength continues but champagne and turkey supplies look shaky, Walmart and Home Depot do well as Amazon continues its downbeat tone. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, tech firms dump office space and Landsec loses out. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Vodafone announces a weak performance but BAE Systems gets bullish. AND FINALLY, I bring you Moncler clothing for dogs and a new J-pop export...

 


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