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US Watch and jewelry sales remain steady in March, overall increase of 0.4 percent
US Watch and jewelry sales remained steady in March, with a slight overall increase of 0.4 per cent, according to the latest US Department of Commerce figures. Jewelry sales rose slightly, while
Watch and jewelry sales in the US remained steady in March, with a slight overall increase of 0.4 per cent, according to the latest US Department of Commerce figures. Jewelry sales rose slightly, while watch sales dipped, as consumers opted for higher-priced items, but bought fewer of them.
In February overall sales increased by just 0.2 per cent and in January they fell by 1.0 per cent
The US government’s BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis) reported a 0.7 per cent increase in consumer spending in March, the biggest increase for two years, but said it was largely driven by a rush to buy cars before US reciprocal tariffs forced prices up.
Watch and jewelry sales have been characterized by very modest increases in recent months, following on from a year of sustained growth – 10 per cent or more in some months – as shown below.
Reciprocal US tariffs – announced in April, then paused until July – will almost certainly hit sales, as producers forced to either absorb the costs or pass them on to consumers.
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Recent Volatility In Technology Stocks Pushed Investors To Seek Shelter In Traditional Safe-Haven Assets
Gold and silver surged on Saturday, June 27, building on recent gains after cooler US inflation data alleviated worries about potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. This rebound follows a sharp downturn last week, which had dragged bullion down to its lowest levels since November 2025.
Spot Gold: Advanced 1.6% to settle at $4,089.80 per ounce in New York. Spot Silver: Climbed 2.2% to reach $59.15 per ounce. Other Metals: Platinum and palladium also posted gains.
Beyond the macroeconomic data, broader market anxiety fueled the rally. Recent volatility in technology stocks—largely driven by shifting sentiment around Artificial Intelligence (AI)—pushed investors to seek shelter in traditional safe-haven assets. Despite a 1.7% intraday surge on Friday, gold remains on track for its fourth consecutive weekly decline, marking its longest weekly losing streak since August 2023.
Meanwhile, Indian domestic retail prices held steady on Saturday, maintaining their elevated positions. In Mumbai, prices closely mirrored national trends: 24K Gold:Â Rs. 1,44,300 per 10 grams.999 Fine Silver:Â Rs. 2,22,850 per kilogram
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