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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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Zimbabwe’s VP Lashes out at India’s Surat
Harare: Zimbabwe’s often reserved vice president Joyce Mujuru has sparked a potential diplomatic spat following her weekend tongue-in-cheek comment over India’s Surat. Surat, a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, was considered the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre. She was quoted in the local press as having said that India had “built a whole town” from smuggled
Winners Take Home Trophies at 2014 JNA Awards
Hong Kong: Anoop Mehta of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Ahmed Bin Sulayem of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – exceptional and inspiring leaders who are making an incredible impact in the gemstone and jewellery industry – led this year’s crop of 20 JNA Awards recipients. The awardees were feted in a spectacular ceremony and gala dinner that
Now Polygon Bans EGL Reports From Network
New York: The Polygon trading network will no longer list diamonds with European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) International reports on its service—although another platform, IDEX, says EGL reports remain welcome. The announcements come in the wake of trading network RapNet’s decision to ban all EGL reports. “We have been closely following the current discussions regarding EGL International, both on and off
De Beers Held Talks with Dubai Diamond Exchange
Dubai: A delegation of senior executives from De Beers visited the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) on September 14, with the sides discussing future collaboration, the increasing role that the producing nations play along the New Silk Route and the opportunities this shift is bringing. DDE Chairman Peter Meeus hosted the delegation along DMCC Chief Executive Officer Gautam Sashittal. The De
JGA Hong Kong Ended with Success
HONG KONG: The Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) successfully concluded its first big event since 2019 on 25 June, setting the stage for renewal and transformation as the industry undergoes a massive transition. In a format similar to its pre-pandemic editions, JGA, previously known as the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, brought together 1,688 exhibitors from
Platinum Leaders Shine at Season of Love Awards
Kochi: Building upon the resounding success of its previous five editions, Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India once again launched its annual flagship retail initiative, Platinum ‘Season of Love’ in 2023. This prestigious event witnessed participation from over 1650 stores and has become the pinnacle of achievement in the Indian platinum jewellery sector, celebrating excellence, creativity, and the limitless possibilities
Reena Ahluwalia Unveils ‘Koh-i-Noor’ Painting
Toronto: Reena Ahluwalia has brought the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond to life in a stunning artwork that pays homage to its rich history. For the first time ever, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has been faithfully interpreted on canvas by Ahluwalia, and the masterpiece has been immortalised as a digital art NFT on the blockchain. This groundbreaking fusion of art, jewellery history, and
Argyle Pink Diamond Masterpiece Debuts
Sydney: Australian jeweller J Farren-Price is showcasing the first jewellery piece crafted from a new collection of rare pink diamonds from Argyle. Known as The Argyle Heritage Collection™, the first masterpiece, The Argyle Lotus™ ring, is the debut jewel of the collection and comprises 3.34 carats of Argyle Pink Diamonds™, complemented by 3.82 carats of white diamonds. The Argyle LotusTM
