It didn’t all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...
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US Fed hikes rates by 25 basis points amid banking turmoil
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The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again to fight inflation, despite banking turmoil. The Fed upped its key rates by 25 basis points, the lowest hike in nearly a year. Why does the Fed keep hiking rates? Does it mean fighting inflation is more important than curbing the banking sector fallout? How much responsibility does the Fed bear for the banking crisis (00:40)? We’ll also take a look at the chip industry in China. Can China achieve self-reliance in the semiconductor industry in the next few years (18:19)?
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