The storm of holiday advertising might be a little lighter this season

You’ve probably already started to hear the cacophony of holiday-oriented jingles and marketable themes from advertisers, but perhaps not has much as a couple of years ago. That’s because analytics say TV advertising for several product categories is down. This is especially true for automakers, as the auto industry is suffering from global supply chain issues. We learn about how small businesses have been forced to adapt in the chaotic nature of the Great Resignation, where workers can just disappear with little notice given to their (former) employers. The BBC checks in with news about the stock exchange in Beijing as well as pollution in India.