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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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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ALROSA’s Net Profit under RAS +59% in 1H

Moscow: Following the 1st half of 2014 OJSC AK ALROSA posted net profit under RAS soared by 59%, or 1.6 times, – to RUB 24.174 billion compared to RUB15.209 billion a year earlier, according to the company’s financial statement, cited by Finmarket.ru. ALROSA’s revenue increased by 20% and amounted to RUB81.551 billion compared to RUB68.01 billion in the 1st half

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EU, US to Impose New Russia Sanctions

Washington: The United States and European Union plan to impose new sanctions against Russia this week, including penalties targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, the White House said Monday. The show of Western solidarity comes as the US accuses Russia of ramping up its troop presence on its border with Ukraine and shipping more heavy weaponry to pro-Moscow separatists

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India's Jewellery Exports Up by 25% in June

Mumbai: The silver jewellery exports from India surged by 25.06% year-on-year to touch $134.52 Million (Rs. 803.50 crores) during the month of June this year while its gold jewellery exports too soared by 24.96% year-on-year to $664 Million (Rs 3966.07 crores), in accordance with the latest data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). According to GJEPC,

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‘Next Generation’ Gemstone Report Disclosure

London: Gemstone miner Gemfields and Gubelin Gem Lab have announced what they call the “next generation” of disclosure on laboratory-issued gemstone certificates. Unlike current gemstone certificates, which are issued without disclosing the identity of the party presenting the gemstone to the laboratory for a report, Gubelin Gem Lab will offer its clients the option of including their names included on

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GJF Demands Withdrawal of PAN Card Proposal

Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) sector across India, has expressed dissatisfaction over imposition of requirement of PAN Card on any transaction over Rs. 1 lakh. This is not practical and will discriminate 70% of the rural buyers as they

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India's Platinum Demand Rose 25% in 2014

Mumbai: India is emerging as one of the key platinum markets of the world. According to World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), the country accounted for 38% of the global platinum demand in 2014. The platinum jewellery and industrial use demand increased significantly during the year. The rising demand trend is expected to continue in 2015, WPIC stated. As per statistics,

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Forevermark Hosts Fourth Partner Forum

Orlando: Forevermark’s CEO, Stephen Lussier, and Forevermark U.S.’s president, Charles Stanley, addressed a Forevermark partner audience of over 400 people on the challenges facing the diamond industry at the fourth annual Forevermark Forum in Orlando, Florida. Invited speaker Peter Sheahan noted, “The fact that the world of retail diamond sales is changing is not new to anyone. Whether you be

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IBJA May Receive ‘Gold Council’ Status

Mumbai: The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) may receive ‘Gold Council’ status, with the Prime Minister’s Office sending a representation to this effect to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. The Gold Council status will make IBJA an apex body and enable it to represent the industry with the Government on policy issues. Suresh Jain, past president, IBJA, said

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