In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CRYPTO NEWS, Biden faces scepticism on Ukraine and the economy, central banks face pressure to cut rates, copper whacks Anglo American, China hoovers up uranium, we look at the excitement surrounding synthetic fuel and M&G buys into bitcoin. In REAL ESTATE VS CONSUMER NEWS, the European mortgage is set to slow, UK average asking prices fall as the market calms, mortgage arrears hit a new high and tenants have a nightmare month. In RETAIL & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, Macy's gets a buyout bid, Ocado adds more M&S products, UK shoppers will pay more for less this Christmas and whisky exports rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK car production rises and Cigna abandons its mega bid for Humana. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make Korean army stew...