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Fast fashion giant Shein’s valuation set to be slashed amid tariff turmoil

Susannah Streeter
  • 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/fast-fashion-giant-sheins-valuation-set-to-be-slashed-amid-tariff-turmoil/

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/market-report-ftse-loses-the-high-ground-after-growth-outlook-is-slashed/

Market Report: Global markets pop as investors get some confidence back

  • UK markets tick higher as rate cut hopes take over.
  • Anglo American cuts diamond production.
  • US stocks rise as trade talks finally take a breather, Nvidia in focus.
  • Chinese stock indices hit one-month highs.
  • Oil prices try to find a floor.
  • AstraZeneca passes its annual health check with flying colours.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets are kicking off the day with a spring in their step, as the US tariff chatter finally quietens down, letting investors zero...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/06/market-report-global-markets-pop-as-investors-get-some-confidence-back/

Market report: Fears of global trade war rattle global markets

Susannah Streeter
  • 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/03/market-report-fears-of-global-trade-war-rattle-global-markets/

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