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World goods trade growth set to moderate as barometer index dips: WTO
World goods trade growth seems to have slowed in H2 2025 after an H1 surge, driven by frontloading of imports ahead of expected tariff hikes and by rising demand for AI-related products, the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows.
It suggests trade volume is likely to grow slower in Q4 2025, but remain above trend.
Merchandise trade in H1 2025 saw a growth of 4.9 per cent YoY, stronger than expected.
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December 2, 2025
Bollywood celebrity Shah Rukh Khan and son Aryan Khan’s streetwear brand D’Yavol X has expanded its product offering and launched its first eyewear collection, available exclusively on its direct-to-customer e-commerce store.
“This collection began as a conversation, an idea my father held close for years,” said Aryan Khan in a press release. “Eyewear has always been integral to his personal style, so translating that into something tangible required building a design language that felt true to him and true to the world of D’Yavol X.”
Retailing globally, the eyewear line is handcrafted in Japan and features titanium, select premium acetates, and ‘Zeiss’ lenses. The first drop comprises five styles, titled Shift, Now/Then, Layered I & II, Switch, and Grand Tour, and prices range from Rs 28,000 to Rs 41,000.
“Eyewear has always been more than a style statement for me- it shapes how I express myself, and how I see the world,” said Shah Rukh Khan. “Creating our first collection of sunglasses has been both exhilarating and deeply creative. Watching it grow from inspired sketches into beautifully crafted pieces has been incredibly fulfilling.”
The collection’s campaign features Rajat Bedi’s son Vivaan Bedi and aims to set a “benchmark for contemporary Indian luxury on a global stage,” according to the brand. Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Leti Blagoeva, and Bunty Singh launched D’Yavol X as part of the D’Yavol Luxury Collective.
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The ratings reflect the country’s above-average economic growth potential. These also benefit from the country’s strong external position.
Policy settings in the country have helped keep economic performance strong, and have sustained fiscal spending on public investment. A strong economic recovery in the Philippines over the past three years, and ongoing reforms to support business and investing conditions reflect these strengths, the rating agency said in a note.
S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed its ‘BBB+’ long-term and ‘A-2’ short-term sovereign credit ratings on the Philippines.
The outlook on the long-term rating remains positive.
The ratings reflect the country’s above-average economic growth potential.
Policy settings in the country have helped keep economic performance strong, and have sustained fiscal spending on public investment.
A slowdown in public infrastructure investment in the Philippines is weighing on its near-term growth prospects. However, S&P Global Ratings believes this is temporary and economic growth prospects remain strong.
The government is continuing its fiscal consolidation, with its debt burden stabilising. The country’s external position remains a rating strength, although current account deficits in recent years have decreased net external assets.
The positive rating outlook reflects the rating agency’s view that the Philippines will maintain its external strength and healthy growth rate, and fiscal performance will strengthen over the next 12-24 months.
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December 2, 2025
We’ve been watching livestream shopping really taking off this year and only this week specialist Whatnot, for instance, detailed how strongly sales through its platform rose over the Black Friday period.
And now UK retail giant M&S wants a piece of the live action. The company said it’s this week making the festive season “stress-free with its Live Shopping event, giving customers a front-row seat to the very best of Christmas at M&S”.
It’s broadcasting live from its in-house studios via its Facebook page and Instagram feed and offering products “from star-power party looks to dream-worthy tablescapes and ‘how did you know?!’ gifts, think of it as having a party planner, personal shopper, and fashion stylist all at the touch of a button”.
Ok, so we know the kind of products that it’s making available, but what are the details? It launched Monday and runs for five days with the company saying it’s “teaming up with some of the UK’s most-loved influencers to deliver expert tips, trend-led ideas, and insider inspiration across fashion, beauty, gifting, and hosting”.
And that’s key for live shopping as it’s important that its as much about being an experience as just a shopping process with the emphasis on entertainment.
The company said it’s focusing across a range of price levels given its research that shows 40% of shoppers are planning to spend the same as last year, 20% will be spending more, and 20% tightening their belts. And it added that the Live Shopping experience “combines seamless social-first streaming with handpicked offers that deliver real value and something for every budget”.
Monday was all about kids’ products and Tuesday focuses on Beauty & Home with Sarah Jossel and Katherine Ormerod. Wednesday will be about “Gifting & Hosting 101” with Laura Jackson while Thursday will focus on “must-have styles for men + something for everyone” with Vernon Kay and Kris Donnelly. Finally Friday’s theme will be “now trending” with Nana Acheampong and Pip Hodgson.
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