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November 25, 2022
Rapaport Market Brief - November 24, 2022

Jewelers optimistic ahead of Thanksgiving weekend. Top retailers combining e-commerce and improved in-store experience. US online sales flat at $64.6B for Nov. 1 to 21, Adobe says. Mall-based stores discounting to compete with Black Friday online promotions. Strong memo demand stimulating dealer market. Manufacturers cautious amid high polished inventory. Synthetics growing, but prices continue to slide. China weak as pandemic lockdowns continue. Chow Tai Fook FY1H sales +5% to $5.9B, profit -8% to $434M. US Sep. polished imports +18% to $1.7B, exports +24% to $1.4B. The Rapaport Group wishes all our friends a happy Thanksgiving and a successful holiday season.

 

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RAPNET DIAMOND INDEX (RAPI™)
Weekly Monthly Y2Y
0.30 ct -0.08% -0.70% -7.58%
0.50 ct -0.48% -2.24% -8.79%
1.00 ct -0.35% -2.82% -3.41%
3.00 ct -0.67% -1.83% 7.54%
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Market Reports
United States: 1 to 3 ct., G-I, SI2-I2 center stones selling well due to seasonally strong bridal segment…
United States: 1 to 3 ct., G-I, SI2-I2 center stones selling well due to seasonally strong bridal segment…
Belgium: European buyers restrained due to dollar’s strength against the euro…
Belgium: European buyers restrained due to dollar’s strength against the euro…
Israel: Selling difficult even as US jewelers make last-minute orders…
Israel: Selling difficult even as US jewelers make last-minute orders…
India: Factories operating well below capacity as manufacturers seek to reduce excessive polished inventory…
India: Factories operating well below capacity as manufacturers seek to reduce excessive polished inventory…
Hong Kong: Retailers preparing inventory for Lunar New Year (January 22) but cautious about buying in downward-trending market…
Hong Kong: Retailers preparing inventory for Lunar New Year (January 22) but cautious about buying in downward-trending market…
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