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Nike ends its time among the 100 biggest companies in the US today, as regional elections spell trouble for German chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Elsewhere, we hear from our experts on the challenges prime minister Andy Burnham could face in his upcoming meeting with US President Trump.
And we find out why a sequel to a 1998 movie could be boosting margarita sales.

Felicity Hannah looks at what rising fuel prices could mean for drivers and businesses, as diesel edges closer to a record high. Our panel of experts picks through a big week for interest rates, inflation and AI, and as M&S makes its London Fashion Week debut, we look back at 100 years of the retailer in fashion.

After the US Federal Reserve committed to the first interest rate rise in three years, Sean Farrington speaks to a former economist at the central bank, then looks ahead to the Bank of England's decision later on Thursday.
And on Friday, a new album of unreleased recordings from David Bowie's early career will be available to stream. We hear from the rock star's contemporaries about what unearthed music can do for an artist's legacy.

Sean Farrington gets the latest on Nissan's announcement to build a new electric model in Sunderland
And he'll hear from the author of a report that says regional mayors should get a bigger share of income and corporation tax generated in their areas.
Elsewhere, we'll check in on markets as they wait for the US Fed to make a decision on interest rates later today.
AND some new data suggests that the midweek cheeky HALF is on the rise. We'll hear what that means for pubs.

As King Charles prepares to host AI leaders in the UK, we'll hear from one tech investor about how they're reacting to Anthropic's call for a slowdown in developing the technology.
The price of petrol and diesel is at its highest level since the war in Iran began, according to the RAC. Sean Farrington finds out how that's affecting those businesses moving goods and products around the country, and what that might mean for prices.
And now that Oasis have confirmed a worldwide tour for next year, the man who designed album artwork and more for the band speaks to us.