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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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Workshop on Enameling by IIGJ
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Tardeo, Mumbai, (IIGJ) recently organized a ‘Workshop on Enameling’ by Mr. Kana Lomror which was well attended. The institute now proposes to organize another full day workshop on Enameling on 11th October 2014, a News Release from the Institute says. IIGJ Tardeo participates actively in Career Fairs. The institute motivates artistic and
De Beers Investing Billions in Business
Gaborone: Diamond mining and manufacturing company De Beers Group is making major investments in its business operations as diamond demand is expected to almost outstrip growth in diamond carat production in the next ten years, given the lack of new discoveries in the last decade, reports miningweekly.com. Industry analyst Goldman Sachs indicates that diamond demand is expected to expand at
Diamantaires Demand EDI Facility at SHB
Surat: Diamantiares in the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat have demanded the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facility at the Surat Hira Bourse (SHB) customs house for the hassle-free export and fast reimbursement of duty draw back, reports The Times of India. Recently, an industry delegation led by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) represented
Surat to Get De Beers' 1st Research Institute
Surat: With the diamond consumers in the country accounting for the third largest share in the global polished diamond demand, a fiery competition is all set to start in the diamond certification business, reports The Times of India. De Beers, the world’s biggest mining company, has zeroed in on Surat to set up its International Institute of Diamond Grading and
De Beers Courting New York City Banks
New York: With financial institutions expressing continued reluctance to lend to the diamond industry De Beers is holding an event to reach out to New York City bankers. Howard Davies, head of De Beers’ commercial department, has invited local financiers to a Bankers Executive Briefing on Oct. 1 at a Manhattan hotel. The company veteran will brief attendees on the
Russia Plans to Divert Diamonds in Case of Sanctions
Moscow: In the event that the European Union decides to apply sanctions on Russia in general and the Russian diamond industry specifically, over the country’s conflict with neighboring Ukraine, Moscow plans to divert a large chunk of its diamond exports to other countries, Rough and Polished reports. Russian Federation Ministry of Finance Administrative Department Chief Alexander Akhpolov told Kommersant Vlast
Antwerp’s Rough Trade Still Thriving in August
Antwerp: This month’s rough trade in Antwerp outperformed that of August 2013, with increases in both import and export, continuing the positive trading streak of this year. Imports and exports of polished saw some adjustments due to the modest trading in the same month last year. Rough trading continued in a positive vein this month, further extending the robust figures
Antwerp to Hold 3rd Zimbabwe Diamond Auction
Harare: Zimbabwe is holding its third 10- day diamond auction at Antwerp until later this month with approximately 500,000 carats of diamonds expected to go under the hammer, a facilitating company has said. The auction is the country’s fifth since it started auctioning its rough diamonds on the international market in December last year. Zimbabwe held its first diamond auction
