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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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Stéphane Fischler Re-Elected President of AWDC
Antwerp: On Wednesday June 25, during the first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) the Board members reelected Stéphane Fischler as President of the AWDC. The Board of Directors also appointed Kaushik Mehta as Vice-President, representing the trade, and Freddy Inzlicht as Vice-President representing the Bourses. In 2012, the by-laws of the
No Assurance from India on Easing Gold Curbs
Mumbai: A delegation of diamond traders and representatives of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met the Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley recently, demanding relaxation in various rules relating to gems and jewellery industry. The Finance Minister, however, remained reluctant to give any assurance on the existing gold import’s 80-20 rule, which allows only nominated agencies to import gold
Zimbabwe Running Diamond Sector like ‘Mafia’
Harare: Zimbabwean opposition politician Innocent Gonese has said that Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party needs to stop running the country’s diamond sector “like a mafia where everyone involved in the management of the gems is a thief.” The comments were made at a public forum organized by the Southern African Political and Economic Series (SAPES Trust) in Mutare, reported the
DGCX to Launch Spot Gold Contract
Dubai: Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), a financial and commodity derivatives exchange is getting ready to launch a spot gold contract and a number of commodities, equity and currency derivative contracts between now and the end of the year, said Gary Anderson, CEO of DGCX in an interview with Gulf News. The exchange primarily focused on derivatives is all
MMTC-PAMP Unveils Laddoo Gopal Silver Bar
Mumbai: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner is proud to announce the launch of the Laddoo Gopal 50 grams 99.99%+ purity Silver Bar. This exquisite silver bar pays tribute to Lord Krishna, showcasing an image of the childlike innocence and divinity through intricate designs and fine Swiss craftsmanship. Laddoo Gopal is
Seminar on AI-Based Diamond Paternity Testing
Mumbai: The Diamond Exporters’ Association Limited (DEAL), in collaboration with the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), organized an insightful seminar on Artificial Intelligence-Based Diamond Paternity Testing at the BDB Convention Hall, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries globally, its application in the diamond sector has become increasingly significant. The seminar addressed the vital role AI now
Jewellers Hopeful for Good Demand in Akshay Tritiya
Mumbai: Gold prices have proceeded to touch Rs. 1 lakh per 10 gram at the retail level recently and is likely to hurt consumer sentiment ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, a heavy purchase day for gold. The price of gold without the Goods & Services Tax (GST) was trading at Rs 97,200 per 10 gm. The jewellery trade is hopeful that
Zen Diamond Opens New Store at Borivali
Mumbai: Zen Diamond, a globally renowned fine jewellery brand with a presence in over 400 stores worldwide, is strengthening its footprint in India with the launch of its second store in Mumbai. Following the successful debut of its flagship store in Bandra, Zen Diamond is now bringing its exquisite craftsmanship to Borivali (Mumbai) with a new store at Sky City Mall. Spanning across
