In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest Trump threats and Musk moves. In DEFENCE & INVESTMENT NEWS, Hegseth talks about a base in Japan and we see which minerals are seeing more demand while European defence spending changes, Norway pushes to lift an investment ban and Sweden presses to keep tech start-ups. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumer spending weakens, UK consumers spending rises, car financing comes up this week, UK retailers are optimistic and WH Smith stores are to be rebranded. AND FINALLYI bring you some Guinness banter...