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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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Early Bird Discount for “TREASURES”
Lisbon: If you haven’t done so yet, there are still a few days to register with the reduced Early Bird rate and secure your seat for the second edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium that will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in
First-Ever Sale of 100% Traceable Artisanal Diamonds from Congo
Antwerp/Kinshasa: Today, fully traceable, artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo were sold on the international market for the very first time in Antwerp. The diamonds, originating from the Kasai region, are part of OrigemA:a Belgian-Congolese initiative that provides artisanal miners with access to international markets, guarantees fair prices, and supports the livelihoods of more than 3 million people. During this first
New Source of Paraíba Tourmalines Reportedly Discovered in Ethiopia
Basel: Copper-bearing tourmalines—widely known in the trade as Paraíba tourmalines—have captivated gem dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts around the world since they first appeared on the market in the late 1980s. The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has received credible reports from trade sources that indicate a new deposit of copper-bearing tourmaline has been discovered in Ethiopia. To date, the number of
Lukson Opens its 10th Exclusive Store in Bandra
Mumbai: Lukson, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands and the D2C arm of the 34-year-old JK Star Group, announced the opening of its 10th exclusive retail store in Bandra, Mumbai, one of India’s most coveted fashion, luxury, and lifestyle destinations. The milestone opening marks a significant chapter in Lukson’s rapid retail expansion and reinforces the brand’s commitment to making
IDMA to Hold 40th Congress from March 28-30
Antwerp: “The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announced it will hold its 40th Congress March 28-30, at the beachside Tel Aviv Carlton hotel in Israel. Contrary to earlier World Diamond Congresses, IDMA and its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), will not hold what was to be the 40th edition of the World Diamond Congress together.
Grant of Rs. 242 Cr to IIT Madras for LGD Research
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will be provided a grant of ₹242 crore over a period of five years to undertake research on Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD). This research will be focused on driving indigenisation of the LGD manufacturing process. Presenting the Budget 2023 on 1st February 2023, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of India,
Augmont Gold For All Honoured by India Book of Records
Mumbai: India’s Gold Platform, run by Augmont Gold For All, recently announced that they were honoured by the India Book of Records for creating the Thinnest Gold coin. The 24 Karat – 999 pure hallmarked Gold coin measured less than 1 mm, which is as thin as foil paper with a weight of 100 mg and a diameter of 2.2 cm. India Book of
FCRF: Fancy Color Diamonds Outperform Main Markets
New York: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) today announced the results of the Q4 and full year 2022 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI). The average price of all colors and sizes of fancy color diamonds climbed by 3.9% in 2022, led by a 4.6% increase in all Yellows and followed by a 3.9% rise in Pinks and 1.8% in
