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Swatch warns clock's ticking over consumer spending in China: A more cautious approach to spending in China could result in lower sales in the country until ...
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Swatch warns clock's ticking over consumer spending in China
Quick Glance: Swatch warns of declining sales in China
  • The Swiss watchmaker is warning of a more cautious approach to spending in China that could result in lower sales in the country until the end of the year.

  • The increased cost of living and a slowing economy still dealing with the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have significantly contributed to this.

  • Chinese consumers are now thinking much more before making a purchase due to increasing youth unemployment and a struggling property sector.

  • Along with the general downturn in the luxury sector, the increasing dissatisfaction of Chinese consumers with new designs and the price-sensitive nature of the market have also contributed to lower sales.
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Prada, Miu Miu Get China Boost as Rival Gucci Struggles: Prada SpA’s sales jumped as the Italian fashion group, which also owns Miu Miu, continues to outperform ...
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Prada, Miu Miu Get China Boost as Rival Gucci Struggles
Quick Glance: Miu Miu Dominates Fashion Industry in 2024
  • Miu Miu has taken the lead in the first quarter of 2024 after Prada topped the ranking for the most-wanted brands and products in the fourth quarter of 2023.

  • The Lyst Index confirms Miu Miu's dominance in the industry, naming it Brand of the Year for the third consecutive year.

  • Prada and Miu Miu stand out for their strong storytelling and cultural relevance, setting them apart from other brands.

  • Cultural shifts, such as the turnover of creative directors, have led to increased customer interest in certain brands, while Balenciaga is recognized as the fastest climber on the Lyst Index.
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Gucci’s China Shock Reverberates Across the Luxury Landscape: Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers have dogged the luxury industry for the better part of a ...
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Gucci’s China Shock Reverberates Across the Luxury Landscape
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Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury fashion landscape: Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers is dogging the luxury industry ...
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Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury fashion landscape
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
  • Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

  • The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.

  • The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
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Luxury Consumption: The Dream of the Gucci Shoe: How does it feel to finally get what you've been saving for two years? A Luxury Consumption Report
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Luxury Consumption: The Dream of the Gucci Shoe
Quick Glance: Gucci Shoe: The Long Road to Luxury
  • A long-awaited Gucci shoe after two years of saving for 895 euros

  • The significance of luxury and participation in exclusive products

  • Considerations on the value and resale of Gucci shoes, as well as the ordering process

  • Excitement and anticipation for the arrival of the Gucci shoe as a symbol of ascent
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Kering Warns Profit to Tumble Following Gucci Woes in China: Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed ...
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Kering Warns Profit to Tumble Following Gucci Woes in China
Quick Glance: Kering Faces Profit Decline Amid Gucci Sales Drop
  • Kering expects a significant decline in profits in the first half of 2024, leading to an 8.5% drop in shares.

  • Gucci's sales, the major brand share of Kering, declined by 18% on a comparable basis, mainly due to weak sales in the Chinese market.

  • The company plans to continue investing in the long-term elevation of its brands, particularly Gucci, although this is challenging amidst aesthetic changes.

  • Kering anticipates improved sales performance in the second half of the year, but does not expect significant improvement at Gucci in the second quarter.
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Chinese Stocks Draw Record $3 Billion Influx by Global Funds: Sentiment has clearly turned for the better toward Chinese equities with overseas investors ...
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Chinese Stocks Draw Record $3 Billion Influx by Global Funds
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours: HONG KONG -- Sichuan Baicha Baidao, a Chinese low-priced tea chain also known as ChaPanda ...
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours
Quick Glance: ChaPanda's Disappointing Hong Kong Debut Sees 40% Price Drop
  • Chinese tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, had a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market with a significant price drop in morning trading.

  • The shares opened at 15.74 Hong Kong dollars, 10% below its IPO price of HK$17.50, and plummeted close to 40% at one point, closing the morning session at HK$11.34, down by 35%.
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1,500 Balenciaga top, says netizen
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1 ...
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Hermes Defies Luxury Slowdown With Sales Jump in Asia: Hermes saw Chinese buyers snap up its luxury products as the Kelly bag maker showed its resilience amid a ...
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Hermes Defies Luxury Slowdown With Sales Jump in Asia
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Boeing aims to bring flying cars to Asia by 2030: TOKYO -- U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing plans to enter the flying car business in Asia by 2030 ...
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Boeing aims to bring flying cars to Asia by 2030
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Gucci-Owner Kering Facing Tough Turnaround Challenge: Some investors and analysts are questioning whether CEO François-Henri Pinault is the right man to overhaul ...
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Gucci-Owner Kering Facing Tough Turnaround Challenge
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China's distressed property developers reveal wave of job cuts: HONG KONG -- Mainland Chinese property developers suffering from mounting debt obligations and ...
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China's distressed property developers reveal wave of job cuts
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?: China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan ...
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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UBS Upgrades China Stocks to Overweight, Cuts Taiwan and Korea: UBS Group AG raised its recommendation on a key Chinese stock index to overweight in a rare ...
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UBS Upgrades China Stocks to Overweight, Cuts Taiwan and Korea
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints: HONG KONG -- Chinese artificial intelligence company Mobvoi went public in Hong Kong on ...
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKEX Gains on Hopes of a Market Revival: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. is having its best week in years.
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKEX Gains on Hopes of a Market Revival
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Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund: SINGAPORE -- A joint venture between Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and ...
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Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
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China Is Front and Center of Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally: Gold’s rise to all-time highs above $2,400 an ounce this year has captivated global markets. China ...
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China Is Front and Center of Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub Ambition: Hong Kong is set to follow in the footsteps of the US by listing a batch of ...
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub ...
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China Tells Brokers to Limit Exposure to ‘Snowball’ Derivatives: China is moving to curb “snowball” derivatives after brokers hiked returns to near-record levels ...
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China Tells Brokers to Limit Exposure to ‘Snowball’ Derivatives
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UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia and Mongolia: An Urgent To-Do List    
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UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia and Mongolia: An Urgent To-Do ...
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate: China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names ...
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands ...