christel, thank you for joining substantially. christel, thank you forjoining us.hen the inflation figures are released, we will update you. but brechin our other business stories. surveyors and estate agents believe the outlook for the uk housing market over the next three months is the worst for 20 years. the report by the royal institution of chartered surveyors blames the pessimism on the lack of clarity around brexit. apple could be cutting back on hiring staff in some departments after lower—than—expected iphone sales. according to bloomberg, apple boss tim cook gave employees the news earlier this month the day after he was forced to write to investors to tell them revenues would be lower than expected, sending apple shares plunging at the time. the boss of procter and gamble, maker of fairy liquid and gillette razors, says its products could cost more if the uk leaves the eu with no deal. david s taylor told the bbc that any tariffs the company may have to pay would be added to grocery bills. there we go. a quick look at the markets. japan has about 20 minu