INSIGHTS April's global manufacturing PMI fell slightly to 50.3 but stayed above the neutral mark for the third month. Output and new orders grew, although investment goods declined. Notably, the US, China, India, and Brazil saw increases, while Europe struggled. Price pressures rose, with input costs hitting a 14-month high. Employment remained stable globally. Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a composite index created by JP Morgan and S&P Global Market Intell

INSIGHTS China's logistics sector grew by 5.9 per cent to 88 trillion yuan ($12.4 trillion) in Q1, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. The growth, which is 2 percentage points higher than last year, was led by an 11.6 per cent surge in consumer goods logistics. Total sector revenue reached 3.1 trillion yuan, up 4.5 per cent year-on-year. China's logistics industry experienced significant growth in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, according to a report from the Ch

INSIGHTS HUGO's HUGO GARAGE event in Miami during the F1 weekend epitomized the brand's disruptive ethos, blending fashion, music, and racing culture. With live performances, interactive racing experiences, and a dynamic Roblox activation, it offered a fusion of creativity and adrenaline, redefining motorsport boundaries for both physical and virtual audiences. In celebration of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2024 weekend, HUGO drove its energy into the city by unveiling a new even

INSIGHTS Geopolitical unrest, high inflation and economic challenges have sharply reduced the purchasing power of European consumers, leading to a decline in home textile imports. After a pandemic-induced surge in demand, imports decreased from a peak of $61.101 billion in 2020 to $28.885 billion in 2023. The Russia-Ukraine conflict exacerbated the situation.

INSIGHTS ICE cotton prices rebounded for the second consecutive day as market sentiment improved, attributed to better demand at lower prices and no significant geopolitical issues. The July contract settled at 82.42 cents, seeing further gains in today's session. Market dynamics were influenced by a weaker dollar and slightly lower crude oil prices. ICE cotton bottomed out and gained for the second day in a row yesterday. Better demand at lower price levels after a steep fall was expected. T

INSIGHTS From January-March 2024, China's exports of textiles, garments and accessories rose to $65.910 billion, a 2.00 per cent increase from previous year. This growth included a 1.4 per cent rise in garment exports and a 2.6 per cent increase in textile products. China's textile imports also grew by 12.3 per cent, reaching $2.698 billion during the same period.

INSIGHTS The US CPI-U rose 0.4 per cent in March 2024, matching February's increase. Apparel prices climbed 0.7 per cent over the month and 0.4 per cent year-on-year. Excluding food and energy, the all items index rose 0.4 per cent. The all items index increased 3.5 per cent over 12 months, with the energy index up 2.1 per cent, marking its first annual increase. US’ consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) rose by 0.4 per cent in March 2024 on a seasonally adjusted basis, a

INSIGHTS About 5.45 billion tonnes of road cargo was transported in China in January and February this year—up by 7.8 per cent YoY. The country's waterways transported some 1.4 billion tonnes of cargo—an increase of 10.2 per cent YoY. The Zhejiang province saw the sharpest YoY rise in road cargo, while the Shaanxi province topped in terms of YoY waterway cargo growth. The road and waterway freight volume in China saw steady growth in January and February this year, according to da

INSIGHTS ICAC forecasts growth in global cotton sector for 2024-25, with anticipated increases in production, consumption and trade. Weather is a critical factor influencing production trends. The cotton-producing area is expected to rise by 3 per cent, production by over 2.5 per cent, and consumption by 2.9 per cent, with trade projected to grow nearly 4 per cent. The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has projected increases in the cotton-producing area, production, consumption,

INSIGHTS In 2023, the European Union recorded a €38 billion (approximately $40.9 billion) trade surplus, a stark shift from 2022's €436 billion deficit, as per Eurostat. This turnaround was due to a 16 per cent decline in non-EU imports, notably in energy products (34 per cent) and manufactured goods (21 per cent), driven by lower prices and volumes. The European Union (EU) recorded a trade surplus of €38 billion (approximately $40.9 billion) in 2023, according to the latest da