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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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Hallmark of Jewellery now Mandatory in India
New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Bill, passed by the Indian Parliament, empowers the government to make hallmarking of gold and silver mandatory and provides for jail up to two years and fine up to 10 times of the goods’ value in case of violation related to misuse of standards. The Parliament, on 8 Mar, passed a bill
DPA Announces Changes to Marketing Team
New York: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced that Sally Morrison, Managing Director of Marketing, will leave the organization in May to pursue another professional opportunity. To ensure continuity of momentum in the DPA’s US marketing activities, Michael Pace will join the organization at the end of March as Interim Managing Director of Marketing, until a permanent replacement to
Vicenzaoro Dubai from 14th April
Dubai: An unmissable event for the jewellery business community, VICENZAORO DUBAI will open up a new chapter for the industry. It is set to be the world’s most important networking platform for those involved in jewellery, gold, precious stones and diamonds. Taking place from 14 to17 April 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is now in its
HRD Antwerp and HKIDA Sign Agreement
Antwerp: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s Leading Authority in Diamond Certification, and the Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) have signed an agreement concerning an exclusive screening service using the M-Screen. During the 2016 March Hong Kong Diamond, Gem and Pearl show, HRD Antwerp and HKIDA have come to an agreement concerning an exclusive melee diamond screening service using the M-Screen, the
India’s Largest Platinum Experience Zone at Kalamandir Jewellers, Vadodara
Vadodara: Kalamandir Jewellers has unveiled India’s largest Platinum Experience Zone at its new flagship store in Vadodara, creating a dedicated destination for consumers to explore platinum jewellery across designs, occasions andprice points. The launch strengthens the visibility of platinum jewellery in Gujarat and complements Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) ongoing efforts to build awareness and appreciation for the metal through consumer education, design innovation
JGW Hong Kong Begins from 14th September
HONG KONG: Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong. Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide. This is the trade’s ultimate B2B sourcing destination: Six specialised buying experiences where attendees move beyond
GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
