http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/Trading_Finance.rss Trading And Finance en 2026 IDEX Online Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:26:59 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51164 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51164 LVMH said reported revenue for its watches and jewelry division slipped by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting currency and other external factors. But on a like-for-like basis, the underlying business performed well, with the highest organic growth... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51164 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51155 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51155 Anglo American has reportedly set a deadline of 16 April (this Thursday) for bids to buy De Beers. The date has not been confirmed by Anglo, but is reported by Bloomberg and other outlets, which also say the government of Botswana is still determined to... Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51155 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51137 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51137 Mountain Province Diamonds posted a net loss of CAD 279.5 million (USD 200.2 million) for FY 2025 - the result, it said, of a significant deterioration in market conditions, compounded by the planned processing of lower-grade stockpiles... Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51137 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51133 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51133 Botswana may now settle for a minority stake in De Beers rather than seeking majority control, according to a report in The Economist. It says the government is now pursuing at "least 25%," which would indicate a significant softening in President... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51133 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51123 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51123 Alrosa says prices for its higher-value diamonds are rising, as supply shortages begin to reverse a long-term decline in both rough and polished goods. Russia's state-controlled miner says prices for investment grade goods (2cts to 10cts) increased by... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51123 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51122 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51122 Swiss watch exports showed signs of recovery in February, increasing by 9.2% year‑on‑year after a 3.6% drop in January. Total sales reached CHF 2.2 bn (USD 2.77 bn), up from CHF 1.9 bn (USD 2.41 bn) the previous month, according to the Federation... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51122 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51118 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51118 Signet is to ditch the James Allen and Rocksbox brands as it concentrates on the four core brand engines that generate 70% its revenue. The portfolio alignment is part of the Grow Brand Love strategy announced by incoming CEO J.K. Symancyk... Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51118 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51114 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51114 Gem Diamonds swung to an annual loss before exceptional items of $9.1m in 2025, compared with a profit of $8.1m in 2024. A depressed rough diamond market and weaker US dollar against the Lesotho loti triggered a $77.5m impairment to the ... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51114 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51111 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51111 Botswana's credit rating has been downgraded for the second time in six months by the ratings agency S&P Global, in response to ongoing weak global demand for diamonds. The world's second biggest diamond producer had held steady with a BBB+ ... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51111 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51109 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51109 A mining union in South Africa is trying to halt the liquidation of the Ekapa mine, following a disaster that is feared to have claimed the lives of five workers. It's concerned that the mine will abandon efforts to recover four remaining miners (one body was recovered... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51109