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Ramsdens reports record first-half profit as gold price surges

Ramsdens reports record first-half profit as gold price surges

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Pomellato expands Pentagoni collection

Pomellato expands Pentagoni collection

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Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Middle East conflict to weigh on UK growth, EY warns

While growth is expected to rise to 1.2% in 2027, this still remains below the 1.4% rate…

BoE continues to hold interest rates at 3.75%

The bank acknowledged that the ongoing war in the Middle East ‘means that prospects for…

Kouree launches collab collection with entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid

Its central hourglass charm is part of the brand’s signature Life Lessons Collection

BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

Council criticised over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter workshops sale

Birmingham City Council is facing criticism after placing a row of historic workshops on…

Botswana aims to buy De Beers controlling stake

President of Botswana Duma Boko has stated that the country is looking to complete a deal to…

Government launches consultation on reforming UK design sector

The government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK’s design…

UK quarterly GDP beats expectations despite slowdown

UK GDP grew 0.3% in the three months to June, behind the 0.7% it grew in the first quarter,…

UKJSAC welcomes gov business plan but calls for further support

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable Group has welcomed the…
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