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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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Antwerp's Diamond Figures Drop Slightly
Antwerp: The Antwerp diamond sector’s trade figures in October decreased slightly compared to the same month last year. Figures show that slightly fewer polished diamonds were traded, but the value of diamonds traded was higher compared to the value of polished diamonds traded in October last year. Rough diamond trade figures also show a decline compared to October 2013, but
CIBJO Moots Carbon-Free Jewellery Industry
London: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has held a meeting in London with Lord Deben, Chairman of the Independent Committee on Climate Change in the United Kingdom, during which they discussed CIBJO’s educational programme for a carbon-free jewellery industry, which was outlined at the CIBJO Congress in Moscow in May. A renowned authority on environmental sustainability, Lord Deben also chairs the
KP Faces Fractious Battle Over '15 Vice-Chair Vote
Guangzhou: One of the biggest questions facing delegates at the plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process in Guangzhou, China which started yesterday and ends on November 14 will be which country is elected as Vice Chair for 2015. With Angola set to become Chair on January 1, Dubai and Australia are the candidates for the position of Vice Chair. However,
Platinum is Prominent Choice of Young India
The never-ending attraction for jewellery can certainly not be measured, as it’s always been an essential part of India’s ethos through history and culture. The relationship and need that the young consumer has with jewellery today is very strong; indicates a recent Platinum Guild International qualitative research, conducted across 7 metros in India with over 250 women to understand Indian
Forevermark Hosted Forum 2014
Jaipur: Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers group hosted the 3rd Annual Forevermark Forum in The Pink City to celebrate the brand for the year 2014. The three day interactive forum held from 02nd till 04th June 2014 in the city of Jaipur for its key associates & stakeholders was a massive success and was attended by India’s leading
JCK Show to Remain a Four-Day Format
Las Vegas: JCK Las Vegas will continue as a four-day show, according to an announcement sent out to exhibitors. “While some customers had expressed a desire for JCK to extend to five days, the research simply did not indicate enough interest to justify a fifth day and the costs associated with an extra day,” said a note sent out to
De Beers Sending AMS Machines to Sightholders
Gaborone: Jonathan Kendall, President of De Beers’ International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), said the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) instrument is being dispatched to Sightholders across the globe. The first installation and training sessions successfully took place at the end of June with Tasaki and Rosy Blue in Japan. “The focus has now shifted to installing the AMS
Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair in February 2015
Antwerp: The organizers of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) announced the 2015 dates of this unique by-invitation-only international loose diamond trade show. The sixth edition of the ADTF will open its doors on Sunday, February 1st, and close on Tuesday, February 3. The ADTF’s dates are in sync with those of other prestigious jewellery industry events in the region
