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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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Easier Access to System of Warranties Guidelines
New York: The World Diamond Council (WDC) has announced an update to the WDC web site to provide easier access to the System of Warranties guidelines. The System of Warranties (SoW) is a voluntary system of industry self-regulation created to support and strengthen the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The SoW is a cornerstone of the WDC, whose goal is to
India Plans Strategy to Import Gold
New Delhi: Union commerce ministry has called a meeting of gold jewellery exporters and domestic players to discuss issues related to supply of gold on Wednesday 7 January. Sources said that the government invite says that the meeting is being called to discuss how to ensure consistent and uninterrupted supply of gold to gold jewellery exporters, however it is quite
Israel’s Diamond Exports Rose Slightly in 2014
Ramat Gan: In 2014, the Israeli Diamond Industry maintained its export achievements of 2013, with a slight rise of $160 million in total polished and rough exports, according to figures published by Israel Ministry of Economy’s Diamond Controller Shmuel Mordechai. Israel’s total combined exports of polished and rough diamonds stood at $9.324 billion in 2014, compared to $9.166 billion in
SRK Honors Dalai Lama with Santokbaa Award
Surat: Shree Ramkrishna founder and Chairman Govind Dholakia recently presented the “Santokbaa” award to the Dalai Lama during the spiritual leader’s visit to the company’s Surat manufacturing facility. The award, which is named in honor of Dholakia’s mother, is given to those who have “served society with compassion, truth, dedication and selflessness.” It was presented by O P Kohli, the
SA Platinum Producers to Launch Promotion Body
Johannesburg: South African platinum producers are planning to launch an industry body to promote investment demand for the precious metal in the coming months aimed at boosting sales in the face of falling prices, industry and banking sources said. The new body, to be called the World Platinum Investment Council, is likely to be based in London or Johannesburg, the
Angola Tips Zimbabwe for KP Chair
Harare: Angola said when presented with an opportunity to chair the Kimberley Process (KP), Zimbabwe should make a bid, as the African continent will support it as a candidate. The global diamond trade watchdog was established in 2003 in Kimberley, South Africa to stem the illicit trading of gems. Member countries chair the organization on a rotational basis for a
WDC Presi Advices KP Plenary
Guangzhou: “We should always remember that millions of people are depending on the well-being of the diamond industry for their livelihoods. From the miners and their families in the producing countries, through to the polishing and trading centers, the jewelry manufacturers and the retailers, we all need to face the future and contribute together to make the diamond world a
India’s Jewellery Exports Jump 22% in Apr-Sept
Mumbai: Exports of gold jewellery, coins and medallions rose by 22 per cent to Rs 33,594 crore in the first half of this fiscal mainly due to RBI’s 80:20 scheme. Under the 80:20 scheme, the Reserve Bank, in August last year, had allowed nominated agencies to import gold on the condition that 20 per cent of the import would be
