Challenges and Changes in Retail and Automotive Sectors

This chapter explores the impact of a cyber hack on Marks and Spencer, leading to empty shelves and suspended online orders, while also addressing concerns among small businesses. It delves into broader retail challenges and the volatile automotive market, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of traditional automakers and new competitors. Additionally, the chapter discusses geopolitical developments, particularly U.S.-Saudi relations, and their potential effects on global investment and oil prices.