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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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Rio Tinto Publishes 17 Select Diamantaires for 2015
Perth: Rio Tinto published a list of 17 diamond manufacturers that have received long-term contracts to buy its rough diamonds this year. These clients, known as Select Diamantaires, have been listed on the company’s website, but management added that a final decision for its 2015 and 2016 supply period will be made before the end of the first half of
Ernie Blom to be Guest of Honour at IDW
Ramat Gan: Mr. Ernie Blom President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has been invited as a guest of Honour to the International Diamond Week in Israel on the 8th to the 12th February 2015. Blom commented on both the forthcoming Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair and the International Diamond Week in Israel, saying “These kinds of events are
RJC to Hold AGM and Conference in Mumbai
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) will hold its Annual General Meeting and a Conference at the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai, India from 13 to15 April 2015. The event will be structured over three days and will offer RJC Members and Stakeholders the opportunity to better familiarize with current and future RJC projects, the Indian manufacturing industry and best
‘CSR for Jewellery Professionals’ Course by Gem-A
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced its ‘CSR for the Jewellery Professionals’ course is now open for enrolment. The six lesson course, developed in conjunction with Branded Trust and the educational arm of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF), is now accepting applications from across the trade for those who
Delhi HC Seeks Govt. Reply in Gold Import Case
New Delhi: In a major setback for the government, the Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered all major departments and ministries of trade and commerce to present files pertaining to the process of decision making which allowed a handful of private star trading houses to import gold, reports Business Standard. Hearing the case filed by Delhi Bullion and Jewellers Welfare
Anna Martin Joins GIA
New York: Anna Martin, who oversaw diamond and jewelry lending at both Standard Chartered Bank and ABN AMRO, has joined GIA as senior vice president of global development. “Martin will be responsible for broadening and deepening GIA’s relationships with clients and stakeholders and overseeing the Institute’s global beneficiation efforts,” said a statement. She will be based in New York City,
GII Installs AMS at BDB
Mumbai: Gemological Institue of India (GII) recently inaugurated the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) machine by Mr. Anoop V. Mehta, President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Mr. Arunkumar Mehta, Rosy Blue (India) Pvt. Ltd, installed in the Diamond Detection Resource Center (DDRC) at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Mumbai. On the occasion, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “We are glad to
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards by GJEPC
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem & jewellery industry in India announces ‘The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2014’ scheduled in December 2014. Having hosted award and reward programs for the industry over 25 years, GJEPC now invites participation from all established and budding designers across the nation to bring
