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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Two Miners Leave World Gold Council

London: Two longtime members of the World Gold Council have resigned from the organization, reportedly for financial reasons. The decisions of AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields to leave were cost based, according to a report in Bloomberg. In a statement, the organization said it “regrets the departures.” “As long-standing members, AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have played a leading role

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China’s Gold Demand to Continue For 20 Years

Beijing: China’s strong appetite for gold is expected to continue for the next 20 years, driven by the country’s increasing per capita income and the global shift of gold consumption from the West to the East, the China Gold Association said. In 2013, China’s gold consumption reached 1,176.4 tonnes, making it the world’s biggest gold consumer. Its consumption in 2014

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British MPs Urge to Probe Gold Price-Rigging

London: British Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the UK’s financial watchdog to investigate allegations of price-rigging in the London gold market after a senior regulatory executive said that there may have been co-ordinated attempts to manipulate a crucial benchmark, Financial Times reports. Members of the influential parliamentary Treasury select committee pressed the Financial Conduct Authority to act after

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RBI to Swap Gold to Improve Reserves Quality

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said yesterday that it had sought quotes from banks to swap gold in its own vaults for international-standard gold, aiming to improve the management of its reserves. The RBI sources said that the measure would “standardize the gold available with RBI in India with respect to international standards” and the gold acquired would

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India Discusses BRICS Coop. in Diamond Industry

St. Petersburg: An Indian delegation comprising Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB); and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, participated in the Round Table on “Development of BRICS Cooperation in the Diamond Industry” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. Heads of diplomatic

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Alrosa Urges BRICS to Unite for Global Influence

Moscow: Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024, Alrosa CEO Pavel Marinychev noted the formidable collective power of BRICS nations. Addressing a thematic session, Marinychev highlighted the significant economic clout of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), which collectively represents 35% of the global GDP. “BRICS is the institution where we can shape a common

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GJEPC Strengthens Trade Bonds in Latin America

Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a delegation visit to Latin America from 21st to 29th May 2024. Led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, the delegation toured Brazil, Colombia, and Panama to explore markets, boost India’s exports, and build stronger economic ties in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. The GJEPC delegation included Mr. Anish

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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

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