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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
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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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International Diamond Week Postponed
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange announced today it is postponing the summer edition of the Israel Diamond Week, originally scheduled for September 1-4. The exchange quoted the continuing tensions in the region as the chief reason for the postponement. In a statement IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer said that “in view of the recent events in our region, the board
Limited-Edition Gold and Diamond Ingots for Sale
Toronto: Ouroboro Diamonds of Rare Color has announced the release of the “Oro,” a limited-edition gold and diamond ingot. The “Oro” is made from one troy ounce of 24-karat (99.99% or .9999) pure yellow gold. Each ingot has a round, brilliant-cut, D-color, Internally Flawless diamond of at least 0.25 carats – certified by the GIA – embedded at its center.
Zimbabwe Eyes More Antwerp Diamond Auctions
Harare: Zimbabwe is set to conduct diamond auctions in Antwerp, Belgium, before it convenes its own domestic exchange in November this year. The Herald newspaper quoted mines and mining development minister Walter Chidhakwa as saying that Harare was looking at one or two auctions in Antwerp between now and November. He also said that the planned local auction would coincide
India's Silver Demand Down by 75%
Mumbai: The demand for Silver in India has fallen rapidly since the start of the current fiscal year, said Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) in its latest report. The association cites scarce monsoon and buoyant stock markets as the key factors that led to the sudden drop in demand for Silver in the country, reports metal.com. The country’s silver
Platinum Love Bands for Your Summer Wedding
Mumbai: As we enter the summer wedding season, draw inspiration from your favourite celebrities when it comes to engagement ring choices. Celebrities worldwide have long favoured engagement rings set in platinum for their memorable “I Do” moments as this naturally white metal is renowned for its elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. From A-list actors to music sensations, these celebrities have embraced platinum
GJEPC Organized InnovNXT, Forty Under 40 Leadership Summit
Mumbai: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India’s total gem & jewellery of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices. These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling
Global Gold Demand Stays Strong: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023. Healthy investment from the OTC market1 , persistent central
De Beers Moving Auctions HQ to Botswana
Gaborone: De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs, according to media reports. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value, via online auctions to almost 1,000 registered buyers. The other 90 per cent is sold to sightholders. In a statement
