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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AGL Celebrates Five Years under New Management

New York, 15th April: American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), a provider of high-quality gemstone analysis and reporting is celebrating its five-year anniversary under the stewardship of Christopher P. Smith. “Five years ago, AGL was re-privatized during one of the most difficult periods the US and world financial markets have experienced in recent decades. AGL, however, had a good reputation and we did

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Gold Smuggling Arrests Jump 750% YoY in India

Mumbai, 14th April: While cases of gold smuggling in India have jumped 265% from 40 in 2012-13 to 146 in 2013-14, the number of people arrested has shot up by 750%, from 30 in 2012-13 to 255 in 2013-14, data from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence shows, according to a report published in Mineweb. “Gold imports through the legal channel have

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Platinum Love Bands for Your Summer Wedding

Mumbai: As we enter the summer wedding season, draw inspiration from your favourite celebrities when it comes to engagement ring choices. Celebrities worldwide have long favoured engagement rings set in platinum for their memorable “I Do” moments as this naturally white metal is renowned for its elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. From A-list actors to music sensations, these celebrities have embraced platinum

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GJEPC Organized InnovNXT, Forty Under 40 Leadership Summit

Mumbai: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India’s total gem & jewellery of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices. These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling

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Global Gold Demand Stays Strong: WGC

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023. Healthy investment from the OTC market1 , persistent central

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De Beers Moving Auctions HQ to Botswana

Gaborone: De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs, according to media reports. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value, via online auctions to almost 1,000 registered buyers. The other 90 per cent is sold to sightholders. In a statement

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