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Diamond Market Dares to Believe in Botswana’s New President
Duma Boko’s election appears to be a positive development for De Beers and the industry, but uncertainty remains.
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State of the Union: A Look at the Bridal Market
As some scale back their wedding budgets and others take cues from celebrity looks, here’s what retailers and a consumer survey have found.
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In a market flooded with wedding options, store owners are finding innovative ways to differentiate themselves.
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The Battle for Bridal: Synthetics vs. Natural
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Market Comment - Nov. 07, 2024
Trump landslide victory will create unprecedented restructuring of the world order. The US economic, social and political landscape will turn 180 degrees. Everything is going to change, mostly for the better, with improved confidence and increased luxury consumer spending.
Stock market rallying, dollar rising and gold price dropping.
Duma Boko wins Botswana presidential election and signals warmer relations with De Beers as sales deal remains unsigned.
US and India retail steady. China slow. US dealers buying less during India’s Diwali shutdown.
1 ct. RAPI -1.5% in Oct. but stabilized in second half of month.
Rough demand weak at De Beers’ Nov. sight, with prices unchanged.