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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
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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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SA's Diamond Beneficiation Nearly Dead
Johannesburg: The destruction of 95% of South Africa’s once-buoyant diamond cutting and polishing industry showed once again that governments could not micromanage businesses and should not try to do so, Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer said on Thursday. The Opposition Shadow Minister stated in a media release that his party was appalled by the news that
Platinum Prices Go Below $900/Ounce
London: Platinum prices sank below $900 an ounce on Friday for the first time since the recession, as pressure from the Volkswagen AG emissions scandal hammered a precious metal already wounded by high supply and lackluster demand. Having fallen steadily since July last year, prices are now down more than 50% from an all-time high of $1,912.20 in mid-2011. The
Botswana Rough Exports -15% in 1H
Gaborone: The value of rough diamonds exports from Botswana’s mines fell 15 percent in the first six months of the year to $1.7 billion, official data showed on Tuesday. Diamond exports contribute 30 percent to the GDP of the southern African nation. But diamond demand has slowed since late 2014 as middlemen who buy rough stones struggle with a stronger
BDB Becomes Exclusive Natural Diamond Area
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has declared that no person / organization shall promote or trade or be permitted to promote or trade or carry synthetic diamonds / Lab grown diamonds / man-made diamonds within the premises of Bharat Diamond Bourse and hence only “Natural Diamonds” will be traded in the premises of Bharat Diamond Bourse. BDB at its 31st
GJS-2026 Inaugurated by Mr. Uday Samant
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS 2026 Diwali Edition), celebrated as #HumaraApnaShow—India’s most premium B2B jewellery exhibition—at the iconic Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Inaugurated 2nd October, the show will continue until October 4, 2026, bringing together jewellers, designers, buyers, and industry leaders
IAGES Brings Together Accredited Gold Ind. Stakeholders at Trust Circle
New Delhi: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) hosted its Trust Circle 2026 event at The Oberoi, New Delhi, bringing Accredited Partners and stakeholders from across the gold value chain together for an evening centred on trust, transparency and responsible practices in the sector. The event drew representatives from diverse segments of the gold ecosystem, including refining,
NGS, De Beers Renew Okavango Eternal Partnership
New York: The National Geographic Society (NGS) and De Beers Group have announced the renewal of the Okavango Eternal partnership for an additional five years, reaffirming their commitment to the long-term protection of the Okavango River Basin (“the Basin”) and to conservation-related livelihood opportunities for the people who live there and help steward it. One of Africa’s most vital wetland
Anera Silver Opens its First Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Anera Silver by Kushals announced the opening of its first store in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on 26thSeptember, marking the beginning of an ambitious retail journey for the newly launched jewellery brand. Founded by Kalpesh Gulechha, Anera Silver has been createdwith a clear point of view to build a jewellery destination where design, craftsmanship, collections and the overall experience take
