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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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JGW Hong Kong Begins from 14th September
HONG KONG: Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong. Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide. This is the trade’s ultimate B2B sourcing destination: Six specialised buying experiences where attendees move beyond
GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian
De Beers Unveils Sustainability Report
Mumbai: De Beers Group recently reported on progress towards its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals, with key highlights including achieving a target to engage 5,000 women and girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) two years early, agreeing to establish a flagship Diamonds For Development Fund in Botswana, progressing key renewable energy projects in support of recently-validated science-based emission reduction
Rajesh Exports Reports Q4 Weak Results
(By Evaluate Research) Bengaluru: Rajesh Exports reported overall weak results for Q4 (ended March) as well as the full fiscal year. While revenues for Q4 substantially exceeded our published estimate, EPS was weaker than we expected. For Q4, revenues came in at Rs. 916 million, which was down 21% YoY, but up 40% QoQ – such has been the uncharacteristic
De Beers to Stop LGD Production
Las Vegas: Diamond giant De Beers is changing course, announcing it will stop producing lab-grown stones for its Lightbox brand. The company will instead concentrate on its core business of mined diamonds and industrial diamond production. This strategic shift comes as De Beers seeks a buyer for its parent company, Anglo American. De Beers’ CEO, Al Cook, unveiled the new
Gemfields’ May Emeralds Auction Sets Record
Mumbai: Gemfields sold 208,990 carats of high-quality emeralds mined at its 75%-owned Kagem Mine in Zambia for total auction revenues of $35 million. The stones were sold at an average price of $167.51 per carat. It said the 48 auctions of Kagem gemstones held since July 2009 have generated just above $1 billion in total revenues. “We are very pleased
