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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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First Diamond Exploration Vessel Launched
Windhoek: On Saturday 9, the De Beers Marine Namibia’s diamond sampling and exploration vessel Nujoma was launched from the slipway at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The first of its kind and highly specialized vessel for deep water mineral exploration will include a wide range of tailor made equipment and features. It is based on the MT 6022 design from
WDM to Present Workshop During VICENZAORO
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM), in cooperation with Fiera di Vicenza, Europe’s leading jewellery trade fair organizer, will hold a seminar entitled “What consumers expect retailers to know about diamonds,” during the upcoming VICENZAORO January 2016 fair that will be held from January 22 to 27. The seminar will take placeon January 25th, from 10.00 – 11.00
Borsa İstanbul and WDM Sign Cooperation
Hong Kong: Borsa İstanbul, the only bourse regulated under Turkish Capital Market Law, and the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) have signed an agreement that cements the cooperation between Borsa İstanbul and WDM, with the specific objective to institutionalize diamond trading in Turkey and in other key markets by means of Borsa İstanbul’s extensive networking capabilities and ready access to
Gold Bonds Priced @ INR 2600 Per Gram
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank has fixed the public issue price at Rs 2,600 per gram for the sovereign gold bonds, for which applications will be accepted from today. The second tranche of sovereign gold bonds and the pricing has been made more attractive as compared to the first tranche when the issue price was Rs 2,684 per gram. The
India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo
London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the
