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Market Comment - Apr. 18, 2024
Market quiet during seasonal slowdown ahead of Passover holiday. Steady demand for round, 1 and 2 ct., D-H, SI1-SI2 diamonds.
Russia sanctions creating concerns.
De Beers sells $445M of rough in Apr. (-18% YOY, +3% from Mar.), boosted by sanctions.
Okavango Apr. auction grosses $35M.
Petra fiscal 3Q sales -1.5% YOY to $66M.
India Mar. polished exports -27% YOY to $1.2B, rough imports -16% to $1.4B.
Gold price +10% since Mar. 18 to $2,368/ounce.
LVMH 1Q watch and jewelry sales -5% to $2.6B.
Chow Tai Fook fiscal 4Q retail sales +12% as young Chinese consumers invest in gold.
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THE RAPAPORT PRICE LIST WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED NEXT WEEK DUE TO PASSOVER.