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How online shopping is saving the economy
Sep 18, 2024

How online shopping is saving the economy

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People are getting more comfortable buying items online that they’re used to buying in person.

Segments From this episode

It's a big day for the direction of this economy

The Federal Reserve decides today what to do with interest rates, which affects everything from car loans to mortgages. The Fed started raising them in 2022 as a way to fight inflation and kept them high for most of the past year. Let’s discuss with Susan Schmidt, head of public equity at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board.

Online retail sales rose nearly 8% in August over last year

Sep 18, 2024
Analysts say there's still room for growth in the category, though most purchases are still made in person.
Tools that help shoppers visualize the fit of clothing or how furniture might look in their homes is helping fuel online retail sales.
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Will AI lead to layoffs? New data from CEOs says no

KPMG's latest U.S. CEO Outlook survey finds that more than 70% of corporate executives feel AI "will not dramatically change their workforce."
"What we feel is that these technologies like generative AI and AI are going to augment the skills of workers and employees," said KPMG's Paul Knopp.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC