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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GIA Considering Second India Lab

Mumbai: With its Mumbai grading lab taking more than four months to grade and return clients’ diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America may open a facility in the Indian manufacturing hub of Surat. A GIA release said it will “study the feasibility” of a second India lab, which would be the GIA’s 10th worldwide. It did not provide a possible

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Platinum Strike Deal Edges Closer

Johannesburg: Labour negotiations at South Africa’s PGM mines are edging closer to a resolution as talks mediated by a ministerial task team continue. July platinum softened for a fifth session in a row on Wednesday to $1,433 an ounce and is down sharply from the $1,493 level less than two weeks ago over renewed hopes for an end to the

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De Beers Signs $37M Deal for BT Networking

Gaborone: The De Beers Group selected BT for a range of IT and networking services with a six year contract and at a cost of $37 million. BT will orchestrate IT services across 70 De Beers locations, including exploration and mining sites, drawing on capabilities of the BT Connect portfolio that provides fiber optic, microwave and satellite linkages, as well

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Chaim Zohar Awarded Life Membership of DDC

Johannesburg: Renowned diamond industry journalist Chaim Even-Zohar has been awarded an Honorary Life Membership of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa (DDC) for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the diamond industry. Ernie Blom, Chairman of the DDC and World Federation of Diamond Bourses President, presented Even-Zohar with the membership certificate. “We, as the Diamond Dealers Club of South

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GJEPC Signs MoU for Mumbai Jewellery Park

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Government of Maharashtra marked a significant milestone recently with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Economic Forum 2024. The agreement has paved the way for the development of India’s first and largest Jewellery Park in Navi Mumbai. The MoU was signed by Hon’ble

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GJEPC Rcommands Budget Proposals to Govt.

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing the country’s global gem & jewellery trade, has proposed several recommendations to the Government ahead of the upcoming budget. India’s gem and jewellery industry heavily relies on imports for its raw materials, including gold, diamonds, silver, and colored gemstones. These materials are brought into the country and undergo either cutting

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Tanishq Presents ‘Festival of Diamonds’

Mumbai: India’s jewellery retail brand Tanishq from the house of Tata, extends invitation to celebrate life’s little moments with the enchanting Festival of Diamonds. Breaking away from the wait for significant milestones, Tanishq welcomes you to embrace the magic now, adorned with the timeless allure of diamonds. The Festival of Diamonds displays an extensive range of diamond jewellery pieces, the

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Platinum Jewellery Shines in Emmy Awards

Mumbai: Platinum jewellery was prevalent at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, as Hollywood’s fashionable television stars adorned themselves in a spectacular array of designs set in the precious metal. Platinum, the naturally white setting that truly enhances the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones, perfectly complemented the dazzling couture gowns. The most prominent platinum jewellery trends tonight were timeless ear studs

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