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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World’s Largest Faceted Sapphire Up For Sale

Atlanta: Ophir Collection, LLC has announced that the Ophir Collection of rare gemstones is available for sale. The collection has been awarded nine GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles. Included within the collection is the world’s largest faceted Sapphire, the Ophir Sapphire. Weighing 31,308 carats, roughly the size of a dinner plate, the extraordinary blue gemstone is recognized by Guinness World Records

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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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Celebrate Love with Platinum Love Bands

Mumbai: Platinum Love Bands aims to elevate the celebration of Valentine’s Day, with the ultimate symbol of love – rare platinum. Perfect for those ready to embark on a journey of commitment, or mark a big moment in their relationship journey, these bands will make Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable. With the ability to make passersby halt in their tracks, gigantic

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Bharat Diamond Bourse Firefighters Glitter

Mumbai: This year’s All India Fire Service Sports & Fire Service Meet witnessed a blaze of talent from the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Department of Security & Fire Safety. Held from February 1st to 4th at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, the event saw 850 firefighters push their limits in various sports and fire drills. The meet kicked off with a Grand

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Gemfields Collaborates with House of Meraki

London: The House of Meraki x Gemfields fine jewellery collaboration is now available for purchase on Net-a-Porter, including exclusive pieces available only on the Net-a-Porter platform. The dazzling new drop of pieces, which has just gone live on the site, is a symphony of rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces, reflecting House of Meraki’s marriage of modern and traditional influences and

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PGI CEO Huw Daniel to Retire

New York: Platinum Guild International (PGI), the jewellery industry’s authority on the world’s most precious metal, has announced that its longtime chief executive, Huw Daniel, will retire at the end of March, after twenty one years with the organization. Originally from Wales, Mr. Daniel spent a large portion of his career in advertising, working in both Europe and Asia, for

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