Wake Up to Money An AI Superpower?
Sep 18, 2025
Alan Thomas, CEO of Ripe, shares insights on how AI and data are transforming insurance, addressing customer demands and business strategies. Colleen McHugh, an investment consultant at Wealthify, delves into the implications of macroeconomic trends and interest rates on UK markets. Anton Ossica, co-founder of Lovable, discusses his innovative vibe coding platform that empowers non-engineers to build AI-powered tools, aiming for expansion beyond Europe. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of AI technologies and their business impacts.
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UK Is A Leading AI Ecosystem
- NVIDIA's Jensen Huang says the UK is the third-largest AI startup ecosystem behind the US and China.
- He argues the UK has research strength but lacks infrastructure like AI factories and energy for scale.
Fed Favours Jobs Over Inflation
- The Fed cut rates 25 basis points citing shifting risks from inflation to jobs and a softer labour market.
- Policymakers framed the move as a risk-management decision favouring employment stability.
UK Data Keeps Rates Higher For Now
- UK wage growth is slowing but remains elevated at ~4.7%, while inflation sits around 3.8%.
- That mix makes Bank of England rate cuts unlikely in the near term despite cooling labour signs.
