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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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Paul De Wachter Appointed CEO of HRD Antwerp
Antwerp: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter will assume the role in January 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with strengthening HRD’s position
MMTC-PAMP Unveils Lord Shiva 50gm Silver Bar
Mumbai: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner, has launched the Lord Shiva 50 grams 999.9+ purity Silver Bar, an exceptional collectible that celebrates the timeless devotion to Lord Shiva, a deity deeply revered in Hinduism. This silver bar is a spiritual masterpiece, a visual embodiment of Lord Shiva’s cosmic power, serenity,
IIGJ Mumbai Opens Modern Campus to Power Industry Growth
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernized, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation. The ceremony was graced by
Progress in Harmonization of Language used on Gemological Reports
Mumbai: The Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC) has reported significant progress towards its goal of achieving the harmonisation of language used on gemmological reports, following its latest meeting, which was hosted by the Swiss Gemmological Institute – SSEF, in Basel, Switzerland, in May. Following the meeting, LMHC members unanimously approved three new information sheets that standardise terminology and testing procedures, and
"WFDB & IDMA Represent 2 sides of the Same Coin"
Antwerp: Following the announcement of February 15, i.e., that the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will hold its 40th Congress separately from its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden issued the following short clarification. “For almost seven decades, IDMA and our sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), have
PGI Launches New “Committolove” Campaign
Mumbai: This Valentine’s Day, Platinum Love Bands launched the second leg of its #Committolove campaign, celebrating modern-day love and relationships. The brand’s holistic influencer strategy takes forward its compelling narrative, by thoughtfully weaving it into each collaboration. Along with a content partnership with India’s leading lifestyle publication, Femina, Platinum Love Bands has also associated with relevant influencer couples who resonate
IDMA to Hold 40th Congress from March 28-30
Antwerp: “The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announced it will hold its 40th Congress March 28-30, at the beachside Tel Aviv Carlton hotel in Israel. Contrary to earlier World Diamond Congresses, IDMA and its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), will not hold what was to be the 40th edition of the World Diamond Congress together.
Grant of Rs. 242 Cr to IIT Madras for LGD Research
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will be provided a grant of ₹242 crore over a period of five years to undertake research on Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD). This research will be focused on driving indigenisation of the LGD manufacturing process. Presenting the Budget 2023 on 1st February 2023, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of India,
