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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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GJF Asks Finmin to Rationalize Duty
New Delhi: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) has asked the government to at least double the gap between the import duties on raw gold and finished product to protect domestic manufacturers stressed by various curbs on raw material sourcing from overseas. In a meeting with the finance minister, senior executives of the association demanded the government
2nd Annual Banking Summit Held by GJEPC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized second annual Diamond, Gem & Jewellery Banking Summit-2014 on Saturday, 28th June 2014 in Mumbai. At the end of the Summit, a Work-Group was formed consisting representatives of India’s diamond sector, Banks and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) to suggest solutions to improve cordial relations among them. Delivering the inaugural
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
Platinum Market Likely to be in Deficit: WPIC
London: After two years of significant surpluses, the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023, according to a report from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). The change from the 776 koz surplus in 2022 to the forecast deficit of 556 koz in 2023 is over 1.3 Moz. This reflects total supply remaining close to
US, EU to Consult Industry Leaders on Sanctions
New York: US and EU officials are to consult diamond industry leaders on further measures against Russia for its “unprovoked war in Ukraine”.James O’Brien, head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination in Joe Biden’s administration, will seek the views of diamond retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, and industry trade associations. The US currently sanctions rough diamonds from Russia, but not those polished
De Beers Generates $495m from 2nd Cycle
Gaborone: De Beers has announced a provisional rough diamond sales value of $495 million for the second sales cycle of 2023, according to Anglo American. The revenue raked in rose 9% compared to $454 million registered during the first rough diamond sales of the year or $652 million, a year earlier. Group chief executive Al Cook said they witnessed continued
IIGJ’s Convocation Ceremony for Post Graduate Diploma
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Mumbai held its convocation ceremony for graduates of the 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management programme at the Institute’ auditorium recently, in which graduates of three batches were conferred with diplomas. Dr. Saumya Badgayan, Vice President-HR & IR graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented trophies and certificates to the
