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Gold demand hit records as price soared: industry data
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AFP
Published
October 30, 2025
Demand for gold hit a record high in the third quarter as the the precious metal’s price hit all-time highs on geopolitical unrest, industry data showed Thursday.
Total demand grew three percent year-on-year in the July-September period to 1,313 tonnes, the World Gold Council said, as the metal perceived as a safe haven investment benefitted from the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
That was the highest level of demand by volume since the WGC began compiling such records around 25 years ago.
“Various regional conflicts, the increasing rhetoric around trade conflicts, all of that combines really to just create this atmosphere of heightened uncertainty” and boost demand for gold, WGC analyst Louise Street told AFP.
A surge in buying, driven by central banks, coincided with gold’s price striking record after record this year.
However since the metal struck an all-time peak in October of $4,381.52 an ounce, it has fallen heavily on profit taking.
Gold demand by value surged 44 percent year-on-year to a record $146 billion in the third quarter, the WGC added in its report.
The US government shutdown and expectations of more cuts to Federal Reserve interest rates, which is weighing on the dollar, have lent additional support to gold’s price in recent months according to analysts.
There has been strong demand for gold via Exchange-Traded Funds on stock markets. ETFs allow investment without trading on the gold futures market.
The high-price environment has, however, dampened jewellery demand, according to the WGC.
It dropped 23 percent to 419.2 tonnes in the July-September period, the lowest third quarter since 2020 when the Covid pandemic took hold around the world.
Street called gold’s recent retreat to around $4,000 an ounce “a healthy correction… that helps to wash out some of that more frothy, perhaps short-term speculative positioning”.
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Reuters
Published
October 30, 2025
Amazon.com forecast quarterly revenue largely below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, hurt by a weaker retail business as strong demand for its cloud services as businesses continue to spend relentlessly on artificial intelligence.
The massive cloud demand is helping the tech company ease the pressure from weaker growth at its e-commerce business, which is gearing up for the holiday season amid weakness in consumer confidence stemming from global trade uncertainty.
The company’s shares surged more than 10% in extended trading.
Its cloud unit, Amazon Web Services, reported a 20% rise in revenue in the third quarter ending in September, compared with the estimates of a 17.95% increase.
Amazon projected net sales of between $206 billion and $213.0 billion for the fourth quarter, while analysts on average were expecting revenue of $208.12 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
The strong results from AWS, the world’s largest cloud provider, followed stellar cloud revenue growth reported on Wednesday by Microsoft’s Azure and Google Cloud, the No. 2 and No. 3 players in the industry, respectively.
Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet and Facebook owner Meta all announced plans for higher annual capital expenditures as they pour money into chips and data centers.
AWS typically accounts for a little more than 15% of Amazon’s total revenue, but the segment is a huge profit engine, making up roughly 60% of the company’s total operating income. The unit reported revenue growth of 17.5% in the second quarter.
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Published
October 30, 2025
We already knew Topshop would be coming back to the high street in a deal with John Lewis, but we didn’t know how fast it would happen.
When the partnership was announced a little while ago, the two flagged a February debut but now ASOS (which still part-owns and fully manages Topshop) has said it’s launching pop-ups in John Lewis as early as 3 November.
Why the rush? Well, ASOS said Topshop is “responding to demand from eager fans” ahead of the full launch later in 32 John Lewis stores.
The pop-ups won’t be in all 32 branches, however. Instead, Topshop will be available in four stores across the country with pop-ups taking centre stage on the womenswear floor of John Lewis’s London Oxford Street flagship, plus the Bristol, Leeds, and Liverpool stores.
Each pop-up will feature a curated selection of around 30 “fashion-forward pieces, changing weekly. Expect statement outerwear, iconic denim, cult knits and must-have partywear”. For those who can’t get to the stores, it will all be available via the John Lewis app too.
The company said that to celebrate its residency, the first 100 customers in each store will receive a Topshop tote bag, with further giveaways planned throughout the six-week takeover.
And fitting with Topshop’s Oxford Circus flagship history, the John Lewis Oxford Street Topshop pop-up will host weekly DJ Sessions every Thursday evening from 13 November. Each week, a guest DJ will be “bringing live music and energy to shoppers in-store”.
ASOS certainly can’t be accused of going low-key with this Topshop revival having already staged a runway takeover of Trafalgar Square and opened in a space in upmarket department store Liberty. And it seems to be paying off so far.
Michelle Wilson, MD of Topshop, said: “We’ve seen an incredible response to Topshop’s return, and we know our customers are excited to shop the brand in person again. By taking our Winter and Party collections beyond London, the Topshop pop-ups bring our signature energy and style to locations across the UK, just in time for the festive season.”
Running through to Christmas, the pop-ups offer a seasonal snapshot of Topshop’s collection, and include “elevated essentials”, as well as “directional denim and statement pieces that channel the brand’s unmistakable attitude”.
Rachel Morgans, director of fashion at John Lewis, added that the retailer has been “listening to how excited [customers] are for Topshop’s return, so as their sole nationwide partner, this felt like the perfect moment for a ‘teaser’ pop-up. It’s an exciting glimpse of what’s to come next year”.
As mentioned, in February, the brand will launch in 32 John lewis stores, with Topman being available in six of them.
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Nazia BIBI KEENOO
Published
October 30, 2025
Gucci, the Kering Group fashion house, is venturing into the world of technical winter sportswear with an exceptional athlete who began his journey as a young ski champion before rising to the top of global tennis. Fittingly, Jannik Sinner will serve as the global brand ambassador for Gucci’s first technical mountainwear collection, titled “Altitude,” launching worldwide for Autumn/Winter 2025/26.
Drawing inspiration from the precision of technical snowwear and the Maison’s long-standing heritage in leisurewear, the men’s and women’s collection spans ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, and a curated selection of high-performance equipment developed in partnership with HEAD. The range includes skis, poles, snowboards, sports bags, and helmets adorned with Gucci’s iconic Web stripe.
Blending advanced performance with the Maison’s signature design codes, the collection features innovative technical materials and cutting-edge construction. The pieces are crafted from breathable three-layer fabrics, feature water-repellent finishes, and include functional details such as ski pass pockets and touchscreen-compatible inner panels. Completing the range is a line of eyewear — including ski goggles and wraparound sunglasses — both prominently displaying the Gucci logo.
The result is a collection defined not by spectacle, but by precision, power, and poise — traits embodied by athlete Jannik Sinner, who has been aptly chosen as the global brand ambassador. “I have always loved the mountains, and this shoot took place in an absolutely incredible setting,” said Sinner. “Gucci always comes up with extraordinary ideas, but this one was truly magical and an experience I will never forget,” he added, speaking about the campaign set against striking alpine scenery.
The campaign positions “Altitude” as the perfect balance between performance and sophistication. Alpine wear is reimagined through a modern lens, with each piece designed to move seamlessly with its environment — marrying form, function, and elegance.
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