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...