Lyle Lovett, a purveyor of drily ironic country music, had a typically subversive take on the breakup ballad. “She’s leaving me,” he sang, “because she really wants to.” Ain’t that the truth. Hold ...

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; consumer sentiment slips, C/A deficit smaller; dairy prices hold up; fewer foreign trusts; LGFA ratings affirmed, swaps firm, NZD ...