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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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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
Hardest Synthetic Diamond Ever Made Unveiled
Beijing: Chinese researchers from Yanshan University have created a synthetic diamond harder than its natural counterpart and able to withstand even hotter temperatures, according to a report published in mining.com The team, led by Yongjun Tian, says the new form of diamond could be used to make superior cutting or crushing tools, capable of operate under very extreme conditions. The
'Presidents Forum' Formed
Antwerp: The heads of the jewellery and diamond industry’s four leading international representative bodies have agreed on Tuesday to establish “The Presidents Forum,” which is a joint consultative committee with its members being the presidents of each organization. Together they will discuss and formulate coordinated strategies and policies for the industry on important issues of common interest. Hosted by Dr.
First Texas-Israel Diamond Show in September
Ramat Gan: This fall strategic cooperation between the Texas Jewelers Association (TJA) and the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) will produce the first Texas-Israel Diamond Show in San Antonio from September 29 – 30, 2014. This is the first time that jewelers in Texas and surrounding states will be offered the opportunity to buy diamonds directly from the source. The unique
India Hikes Import Tariff Value on Gold, Silver
New Delhi: The Indian government yesterday hiked import tariff value on gold and silver to USD 411 per 10 grams and USD 632 per kg as global prices have increased in the wake of escalating violence in Iraq. In the first fortnight of this month, tariff value on imported gold stood at USD 408 per 10 grams and silver at
