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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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Angola to Focus on CAR Challenges as KP Chair
Luanda: Angola, which is set to lead the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) next year, says that it will focus on following up on the situation in Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Venezuela. CAR was temporarily suspended from the KP in May 2013 after a coalition of rebels threw President Francois Bozize out of office. The World Diamond Council (WDC)
Tanzanite Foundation Announces Reorganization
New York: The Tanzanite Foundation has officially announced that it will undergo “structural and operational changes to better align with global tanzanite markets and sightholder expectations,” it explained in a recently released statement. “After a long consultation period with the global industry, the future direction and resource allocation for the Tanzanite Foundation’s education, promotion, and information-distribution programs has been established
232 Carat D-Color Diamond Unearthed in S. Africa
Johannesburg: It’s big, it’s colorless, and it just might be flawless. In a year filled with notable diamond finds, Petra Diamonds has unearthed a particularly impressive stone—a 232 ct. D-color stone with “exceptional clarity.” “The diamond is practically see-through, so it is very likely to produce a flawless stone,” says Petra spokesperson Cathy Malins. She describes the rough as “the
Rio Tinto Gifts Australian Diamonds to Smithsonian Institution
Washington: Rio Tinto has announced a donation of a significant sample of Australian rough diamonds to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the world’s largest museum and research complex and home to the most notable diamonds and diamond jewellery in the world. At an event at the Australian Embassy hosted by The Honourable Kim Beazley, Australian Ambassador to the Unites
PM Vishwakarma Training Program for Jewellery Artisans at IIGJ Udupi
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the PM Vishwakarma Training Program at Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi (Mangalore, Karnataka) in an endeavour to empower the artisans of the gem and jewellery industry and enhancing their skills and productivity. Participants of the program will receive a toolkit valued at ₹15,000 from the Government of
Govt. Clarifies Re-Import Rules for Unsold Jewellery at Exhibitions
New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a crucial clarification concerning the re-import of unsold jewellery exported for exhibitions under specific conditions outlined in the Handbook of Procedure, 2023. This announcement follows recent amendments to the import policy for certain jewellery items. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
7th Platinum BSM on 4th & 5th July
Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI)-India has organized the highly anticipated 7th edition of its prestigious flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in Kochi. The marquee event will be held on 4th and 5th of July 2024, bringing together 16 official platinum jewellery manufacturers and leading names in retail jewellery business under the PGI programme. Renowned for its focus on design and
Resilient Performance by India’s Jewellery Sector
Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, as highlighted by the latest export performance data for the period of April to May 2024. The overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery during this period amounted to US$ 4691.58 million (Rs. 39123.07 crores), showcasing a commendable performance. While this reflects a slight decline of 5.94% (-4.56%
