Jan 13, 2009
“Israel is the only A-rated issuer with an active state of war on its territory and the ability of the government's fiscal intervention program to deal with the credit crunch”
Jan 13, 2009
We met with Chaim Even-Zohar to discuss the current crisis in the global and Israeli diamond industry and came away illuminated.
Jan 07, 2009
According to the popular Russian daily Moskovsky Komsomolets, Muscovites were leery to part with their money for New Year gifts during the recent holiday season.
Jan 07, 2009
According to Times of India, the widespread recession in the diamond trade has forced jobless diamond polishers to become guinea pigs for clinical trials in Ahmedabad.
Jan 07, 2009
A ComScore study indicates that online sales of jewelry and watches declined by 24% during the holiday season compared with the parallel period last year.
Jan 07, 2009
Minister Yishai met with Israel Diamond Exchange President Avi Paz, who asked him to intercede on behalf of the Israeli Diamond Industry with the Finance Ministry
Jan 07, 2009
Marketing is a critical tool used to leverage companies, and during financial crises it takes on even greater importance.
Jan 07, 2009
Consumption of luxury goods such as jewelry in general is sliding as the US economy slowdown continues and the global financial market tumbles. Hong Kong is the world’s fourth largest precious jewelry exporter relying heavily on the US market.
Dec 30, 2008
The economy may be in recession, but weddings are expected to be relatively recession-proof.
Dec 30, 2008
The World Jewelry Center plans to scrap some 100 residential condominiums and delay its opening for another year or more.