Wake Up to Money Swiftenomics
Oct 3, 2025
Maria Muniki, a fund manager at M&G Investments, discusses inflation and AI valuations, emphasizing the challenges in the current economic landscape. Lil Bremen Richard, CEO of Oxford International, shares insights on education and the impact of inflation on her business's hiring capacity. Meanwhile, Chris, a crypto scam victim, recounts his harrowing experience losing nearly £250,000, detailing the emotional toll and manipulation he faced. The discussion also touches on cybersecurity risks and the growing importance of AI in various sectors.
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Why Taylor Swift Is A Persistent Economic Force
- Taylor Swift combines storytelling, talent and audience connection to create sustained commercial power.
- Her evolving autobiographical arc keeps fans engaged as both she and they mature.
Budget Uncertainty Is Dampening Business Confidence
- Businesses remain nervous ahead of the UK budget due to recent tax rises and policy uncertainty.
- Firms say further tax increases squeeze hiring and investment, hindering near‑term growth.
JLR Cyber Attack Reveals Fragile Supply Chains
- Jaguar Land Rover's cyber attack halted production and created severe cashflow stress across its supply chain.
- The incident shows major firms' outages can ripple widely and prompt government intervention.
