Loro Piana SS25: A Century of Excellence Woven into the Finest Linen By Elena Sendona on September 21, 2024 At Palazzo Belgioioso in Milan, Loro Piana unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Milan Fashion Week, marking a new chapter in the celebration of its 100-year heritage. More than just a seasonal collection, this showcase was a tribute to the Maison’s mastery of fabric, with a special focus on linen, the quintessential summer textile. In the hands of Loro... |
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Fast fashion giant Shein’s valuation set to be slashed amid tariff turmoil
- Reports are swirling that fast fashion giant Shein will go for a much lower valuation in a potential London listing.
- It is now thought to be targeting a $50 billion, almost a quarter less than that indicated by fundraising rounds in 2023.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:
‘’Shein’s planned London listing was already mired in controversy and now it’s hit by fresh tariff turmoil, becoming ensnared in clampdowns on e-commerce giants. Trump’s tariff...
Market report: FTSE loses the high ground after growth outlook is slashed
- FTSE 100 slips around 20 points at the open
- US non-farm payrolls today, expected addition of 169,000 jobs
- Amazon guides for $100bn capex in AI spree
- Legal & General pivots towards US Bulk Annuities
- Brent crude back below $75 per barrel
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The widely-expected UK rate cut hasn’t been enough to help propel the FTSE 100 beyond yesterday’s record close, as investors take on board the Bank of England’s hammer blow to its forecast for UK...
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 advocates for green and innovative developments in automotive mobility for Malaysian and ASEAN markets
Kuala Lumpur, 5 February 2025. Malaysian government policies and a shifting market landscape towards AI, digitalisation, electrification, energy efficiency, and sustainability have resulted in the country becoming an attractive investment destination, driven by demand for sustainable products and solutions in the automotive industry. This year, Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025, taking place on 15 to 17 May, features an expanded showcase across six halls at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The...
Trump’s China import tariffs on top of massive ocean freight rate increases due to conflict in Red Sea are perfect storm for US shippers, analysts warn.
A delay in tariffs on Mexico imports does little to ease the pain for US shippers still facing a 10% hike on tariffs from China in addition to massive increases in ocean container freight rates due to conflict in the Red Sea.
Latest data from Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from China stand at USD 4 816 per FEU (40ft container) to the US West Coast and USD 6 264 per FEU into the US East Coast.
This is an increase of 196% and 157% respectively...
Market report: Fears of global trade war rattle global markets
- London’s FTSE 100 opens sharply lower, following turbulence on Asian markets.
- Investors are bracing for a rollercoaster ride ahead, with a tit-for-tat trade war erupting.
- Canadians and Americans warned to expect pain ahead as prices are set to rise.
- Dollar gains ground amid concerns that the trade war will re-ignite inflation.
- Brent Crude rises as supply concerns swirl with oil imports targeted.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:
‘’Investors are...
Stocks weak overnight in US and Asia, Fed turns increasingly hawkish and UK Retail Sales fall by more than expected in March
22 April 2022 – Comment from Steve Clayton, HL Select Fund Manager:
“Stocks were weak overnight in the USA and Asia. Once more Tech shares led the way lower, with the Nasdaq Composite index losing 2% in value, whilst the broader S%P 500 index lost half that much. Tokyo saw the Nikkei index slide 1.6% with a similar fall in Australian stocks. Futures markets are indicating a bumpy start to trading in Europe.
Rising inflation is undermining bond prices – the yield on UK 10 year government bonds has...
Market Report – US and Europe markets up while Netflix hits the headlines for the wrong reasons
Steve Clayton, HL Select fund manager:
“Stock markets were strong in the USA last night, with the S&P 500 index rising 1.6% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index jumping 2.2%.
Japan’s Nikkei index rose 0.9%, but the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong dipped 0.3%, taking the lead from a 1.4% slump in the Chinese market.
In Europe markets are trading slightly firmer, with the UK’s FTSE 100 index up 3 points to 7604 in early trade.
Netflix hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when it released results after...
Springtime in Attica: the celebration of nature!
April2022
ATTICA PRESENTS
The advent of spring whets our appetite for day trips to the countryside. We enjoy the wonderful sunny days at the parks and groves in and out of Athens, for outdoor activities with children and delightful picnics; at the forests of Attica for their breathtaking routes and lush hiking trails; at the villages, the farms and wineries in Attica mainland, at the stunning seaside destinations and nearby islands of the Argosaronic Gulf for truly memorable escapes! . (…) More
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/18/springtime-in-attica-the-celebration-of-nature/
Fresh turbulence ahead for airlines as travel chaos continues
6 April 2022 – Since the start of 2021 airline shares have fallen back amid ongoing disruption:
- Wizz Air down 40%,
Ryanair down 17%,
International Consolidated Airlines Group down 14%
American Airlines down 10%,
Quantas down 2%.
Brent crude hovers around $101 a barrel and is up 27% since the start of 2021
Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
‘’Flight chaos is spreading around the world, as the school holiday rush intensifies, amid severe...