In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, Putin gets feisty about gas payments, the US releases oil reserves, Cuadrilla gets the go-ahead, Australia makes a lithium breakthrough and Macron loses his edge. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, more UK firms aim to raise prices while house, energy and grocery prices all increase, job ads fade but Ryanair talks a good game as H&M sees momentum slow and Boots' sales do well. In M&A NEWS, Toshiba gets a Bain boost, RBC buys Brewin Dolphin and Yandex wants to offload its UK business. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, Shanghai extends lockdown, Trainline gets a lifeline and P&O wins.AND FINALLY, I bring you some April Fools' prank ideas...