In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest developments in the Middle East, Trump tariffs after the Supreme Court decision and rare earths. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, China overtakes the US for Germany, Canada's retail sales rise, consultancies look set to benefit from the AI boom, Gen Z prenups are on the up, WorkTok films gain popularity and job vacancies drop. In INVESTMENT NEWS, European stocks see a big inflow but PE firms struggle to offload China assets. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, British factories pay almost double the amount for electricity as their French cousins, scaffolder shortages are a headache and Lambo literally pulls the plug on an all-electric supercar. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make cream cheese...