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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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BDB Hosts Discussion on India’s Budget 2024
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), hosted an insightful Knowledge Session on the implications of the INDIA Budget 2024 on the diamonds and jewellery businesses. The session featured esteemed speakers Mr. Rajendra IRS, former Member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai, and CA Dr. Mitil Chokshi, Partner Chokshi & Chokshi a renowned tax consultant and advisor. The event was
Platinum EVARA’s Exquisite Jewellery
Mumbai: This monsoon, let the rhythm of the rain inspire your style. Platinum Evara’s exquisite jewellery, crafted from pure platinum, brings a subtle yet striking charm to every rainy day, infusing your look with effortless glamour. Our collection, made from 95% pure platinum, epitomizes understated sophistication. With its natural white sheen and meticulous craftsmanship, these pieces are essential for your
Direct Export Import is now Possible from SDB
Surat: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has approved the setting up of a customs house at the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB). According to a statement issued by SDB, all necessary formalities were finalized on Tuesday. The customs house, occupying an area of 40,000 square feet, is now ready for use at SDB. Direct export and import from Surat Diamond Bourse
Q2 Gold Demand Hits Record High: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q2 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand increased 4% year-on-year to 1,258t, marking the strongest Q2 in our data series. Total demand was supported by healthy over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, up a notable 53% year-on-year at 329t. Increased OTC demand, continued buying from central banks, and a slowdown in ETF
Mbada Diamonds Cuts Salaries, 4 Executives Resign
Harare: Workers at Zimbabwe’s leading diamond producer, Mbada Diamonds, staged a sit-in last week after its management slashed their salaries by 50 percent, claiming there had been a massive decline in production. The decision to reduce salaries also resulted in four senior managers tendering their resignations in protest. Workers told New Zimbabwe that they were also not happy with management’s
Tanzanite Foundation Shutting Down
New York: The New York City–based Tanzanite Foundation will cease operations on Aug. 31. Tanzanite Foundation executive director Hayley Henning confirmed to JCK this week that the 11-year-old promotional agency for tanzanite will close at the end of August. Formed by miner TanzaniteOne, the nonprofit foundation has served all ethical and socially responsible operators and partners in the tanzanite industry,
New York Orders Comprehensive Ivory Ban
New York: New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation yesterday that amends the state’s environmental law to ban elephant ivory, mammoth ivory and rhino horn sales in New York. This state legislation enhances federal efforts to tighten the ivory trade ban on a federal level. Under the law, this permanent ban on the sales of these products has only a
Gemfields Reports Auction Revenues of $15.5 Million
Lusaka: Gemfields plc reported auction revenues of $15.5 million, the second highest achieved at any lower quality auction, of its auction of mostly lower quality rough emerald and beryl held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 5 to 8. Excluding the sale of 1.5 tonnes of low grade beryl, the average realized price was $3.61 per carat, a new record for
