Economy

Shop prices fall for 43rd consecutive month

Shop prices fell 1.7% in November, the 43rd consecutive month of declines and unchanged from October’s rate of deflation. The…

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Retailers ‘bullish’ for Black Friday and Christmas sales

Retailers are optimistic that they will achieve a positive result in their biggest sales period, with most anticipating increased revenues…

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De Beers reports ‘good demand’ in ninth sales cycle

The De Beers Group of Companies has reported ‘continued good demand’ for rough diamonds for the ninth sales cycle of…

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Gold pieces slump 20.6% in bleak October hallmarking results

The number of gold items hallmarked fell 20.6% to 489,924 articles – from 617,421 in the same month last year…

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Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy

Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased…

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Trump victory prompts gold to breach $1,300/oz

The World Gold Council has today released a market update following this morning’s news that Donald Trump has become the…

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Jewellery demand falls in Q3 as gold prices remain ‘persistently high’

Gold jewellery demand in the third quarter (Q3) of 2016 fell 21% on the same period last year to 492…

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BRC: Jewellery and watch sales continue to grow in October

Favourable exchange rates have produced another strong month for jewellery and watch sales, according to new figures. The latest British…

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Foreign spend on British high streets soars post-Brexit

UK retailers are enjoying a post-Brexit boom in spending from international consumers, according to the latest figures from Worldpay. In the 10 weeks following the…

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Hallmarking falls 11.5% in September

The total number of hallmarked items fell 11.5% in September, a decrease of 115,994 pieces when compared with the same…

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