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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Harshvardhan Rane is the New Face of Ti22 by Aham
Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced actor Harshvardhan Rane as the face of Ti22 by Aham, its latest titanium, gold and diamond collection under its dedicated men’s jewellery brand, Aham. Reflecting the evolving expression of modern masculinity, Ti22 by Aham brings together the strength and lightness of titanium with the timeless appeal of gold and diamonds. With Harshvardhan Rane at
Let this Rakshababdhan Shine Brighter with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been a celebration of the quirks, chaos, shared memories and quiet strength that define sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to express love, create new memories and celebrate the bond that grows stronger with time. As gifting becomes more personal and thoughtful, platinum jewellery is emerging as a distinctive choice for
GJEPC Webinar Explores Niryat Protsahan Support Under Export Promotion Mission
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a webinar recently to familiarize exporters with ‘Niryat Protsahan’ schemes under the Government of India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a focus on affordable finance, e-commerce exports and market diversification. The session featured Ms. Trupti Mhatre, General Manager, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
Okavango Diamond Co. Appoints Yoram Dvash as Chairperson
Gaborone: Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond marketing firm, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has appointed former World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash as chairperson of its board of directors. Dvash succeeds Gape Kaboyakgosi, who stepped down in November after leading the board for five years. Dvash brings deep industry leadership to the role, having headed the WFDB from 2020
Australia to Withdraw Candidacy for KP Vice Chair
Luanda: In a surprise move, Australia will shortly confirm its withdrawal from the race for the vice chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), having expressed its intention to do so during the final day of the intercessional meeting in Luanda on Friday. When the KP meeting began on June 22, it was reported that both Australia and their rival for
Ban on CAR Diamonds Partially Lifted
Luanda: Radio France International reports that at the intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process in Luanda, the organization that regulates the diamond trade, the decision was made on Friday 26 to partially lift the embargo on the Central African Republic for two years. The diamonds mined in the “green zone”, that is to say in the west of the country,
Andrew Bone to Head Responsible Jewellery Council
New York: Longtime De Beers executive Andrew Bone will take over the role of executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), according to JCK. A three-decade veteran of De Beers, Bone served as the company’s global head of government and industry relations and also served as vice president of the World Diamond Council. The appointment marks something of a
IDE Selects New Biometric ID Security System
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has chosen FST Biometrics to provide a biometric identification security system for its new polishing house. FST’s system is a combination of facial recognition and body behavior biometric analysis. The system is a non-invasive and highly secure system, providing hands-free entry for staff and visitors. The system was chosen after a rigorous trial
