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The Correction is Ten Weeks Old. The Floor Has Not Broken. Is That the Signal?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 31 delivered two of the most consequential macro events of 2026, and neither resolved the stalemate that has defined gold and silver for five weeks. On Wednesday July 29, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50-3.75% in a divided 9-3 vote. Three regional Fed presidents (Cleveland’s Beth Hammack, Minneapolis’ Neel Kashkari, and Dallas’ Lorie Logan) dissented in favour of an immediate 25 basis point hike, the largest number of dissents for rates to move
The Correction is Ten Weeks Old. The Floor Has Not Broken. Is That the Signal?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 31 delivered two of the most consequential macro events of 2026, and neither resolved the stalemate that has defined gold and silver for five weeks. On Wednesday July 29, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50-3.75% in a divided 9-3 vote. Three regional Fed presidents (Cleveland’s Beth Hammack, Minneapolis’ Neel Kashkari, and Dallas’ Lorie Logan) dissented in favour of an immediate 25 basis point hike, the largest number of dissents for rates to move
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Botswana-De Beers Seal a Diamond Deal
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the De Beers Group have reached an agreement in principal on a 10-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production till 2033, the two parties said in a joint statement, reports Forbes. In addition, the two parties agreed to a 25-year extension of the Debswana mining licensing deal that will run
Leaders Share Ideas to Foster Economic Growth
Surat: The recently concluded B20 (Business 20) Surat Meet – the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 1st July 2023 at the Diamond city of India- Surat, saw a host of sparkling stalwarts sharing their thoughts, insights and views at the closed door event. The Round Table Discussion on
Platinum Delivers Steady Q1 Performance in India
Mumbai: The latest industry review from Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR) Q1 2023indicates improved sentiment and positive consumption momentum among affluent jewellery buyers in platinum’s key markets and a continued recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Platinum Guild International (PGI) has implemented strategic marketing initiatives and programmes specially designed for each country to take advantage of improved sentiment to boost
CIBJO and IGDA Sign an Agreement
Birmingham: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) have agreed to work together in protecting the confidence of consumers in both jewellery products and the jewellery industry, through the transparent development of standards, operating principles and terminology. The agreement was formalised on June 25, 2023, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by Gaetano Cavalieri,
Botswana-De Beers Seal a Diamond Deal
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the De Beers Group have reached an agreement in principal on a 10-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production till 2033, the two parties said in a joint statement, reports Forbes. In addition, the two parties agreed to a 25-year extension of the Debswana mining licensing deal that will run
Leaders Share Ideas to Foster Economic Growth
Surat: The recently concluded B20 (Business 20) Surat Meet – the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 1st July 2023 at the Diamond city of India- Surat, saw a host of sparkling stalwarts sharing their thoughts, insights and views at the closed door event. The Round Table Discussion on
Platinum Delivers Steady Q1 Performance in India
Mumbai: The latest industry review from Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR) Q1 2023indicates improved sentiment and positive consumption momentum among affluent jewellery buyers in platinum’s key markets and a continued recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Platinum Guild International (PGI) has implemented strategic marketing initiatives and programmes specially designed for each country to take advantage of improved sentiment to boost
CIBJO and IGDA Sign an Agreement
Birmingham: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) have agreed to work together in protecting the confidence of consumers in both jewellery products and the jewellery industry, through the transparent development of standards, operating principles and terminology. The agreement was formalised on June 25, 2023, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by Gaetano Cavalieri,
