Wake Up to Money Eye of the storm
Jan 12, 2026
Matthew Scullion, founder and CEO of Matillion, delves into how data analytics and AI are redefining enterprise operations, particularly in hiring practices. He shares insights on Matillion's tools and their implications for businesses amid legal and financial pressures. Neil Carberry, of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses the UK job market's slowdown and highlights the contrasts between temporary and permanent roles. Together, they explore the intricate balance employers must strike in a changing labor landscape influenced by technology.
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Fed Independence Under Threat
- The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve spending, which Jerome Powell says risks politicising rate decisions.
- April LaRousse warns markets fear any loss of central bank independence because it would unsettle bond markets and policy credibility.
AI Is Data-Driven First
- Matthew Scullion says AI needs high-quality data to be useful and Matillion readies data for AI applications.
- He adds Matillion's platform itself uses AI to augment human teams and scale their output.
AI Is Changing Hiring Calculus
- Matthew argues AI is already reshaping hiring by letting smaller teams do much more work and changing employer decisions.
- He says this effect combines with economic and legal headwinds to make firms more cautious about hiring.