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💍Hong Kong jewellery and watch sales grew 19% YoY in April, vs. the 26% YoY gain seen in March, per government data. Rapaport reports that the local authorities anticipate steady sales growth, with a boost from higher inbound tourism (the number of Mainland visitors was up 18% YoY in 4mo26) and stronger consumer confidence

However, we maintain our cautious view on the medium-term prospects for a recovery in the global diamond market, given the risks to supply discipline posed by Anglo American's planned sale of De Beers (which is currently disrupting the price-over-volume strategy), as well as geopolitical/trading concerns

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