Silver Leads the Recovery: Bearish Move Shows First Signs of Exhaustion

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 1 was dominated by Powell’s final FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which delivered the headline outcome markets expected — a hold at 3.50-3.75% — but with a far more contentious internal split than anticipated. The committee voted 8-4 to hold (some sources reported 11-1, but the dissent count of four is firmer), with Stephen Miran preferring an immediate quarter-point cut and three others — Hammack, Kashkari, Logan — supporting the hold but opposing the

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Silver Leads the Recovery: Bearish Move Shows First Signs of Exhaustion

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 1 was dominated by Powell’s final FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which delivered the headline outcome markets expected — a hold at 3.50-3.75% — but with a far more contentious internal split than anticipated. The committee voted 8-4 to hold (some sources reported 11-1, but the dissent count of four is firmer), with Stephen Miran preferring an immediate quarter-point cut and three others — Hammack, Kashkari, Logan — supporting the hold but opposing the

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GJEPC Leads Strong Indian Contingent at HK Show

Mumbai: India Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show 2018 showcases 50 Exhibitiors and Hong Kong Intl Jewellery Show 2018 has 33 Exhibitors Hong Kong, February 27, 2018: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry in India, is organizing India Pavilion at 5th Hong Kong International

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IIDGR to Launch Education Courses in Chinese

London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, yesterday announced it will launch two of its diamond education courses in Simplified Chinese, helping students in one of the largest and fastest growing markets for diamond jewellery to enhance their knowledge of the industry.The online Diamond Foundation Course, which was launched last year and

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William Lamb Steps Down as Lucara CEO

Vancouver: Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced that William Lamb is retiring as its Chief Executive Officer and stepping down from the Board of Directors. He will be replaced by Eira Thomas, a founder and director of the company who will be assuming the role of CEO. In addition, Catherine McLeod Seltzer, also a Lucara co-founder, will be joining the Board

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Nishit Parikh Appointed President of AWDC

Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has appointed Mr. Nishit (Bali) Parikh president, a position he held from 2010 to 2012, its board said last week. Mr. Parikh, the CEO of Diarough, will replace outgoing president Mr. Stéphane Fischler, who is stepping down as AWDC head to take on the global role of president at the World Diamond Council

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GJEPC Leads Strong Indian Contingent at HK Show

Mumbai: India Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show 2018 showcases 50 Exhibitiors and Hong Kong Intl Jewellery Show 2018 has 33 Exhibitors Hong Kong, February 27, 2018: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry in India, is organizing India Pavilion at 5th Hong Kong International

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IIDGR to Launch Education Courses in Chinese

London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, yesterday announced it will launch two of its diamond education courses in Simplified Chinese, helping students in one of the largest and fastest growing markets for diamond jewellery to enhance their knowledge of the industry.The online Diamond Foundation Course, which was launched last year and

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William Lamb Steps Down as Lucara CEO

Vancouver: Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced that William Lamb is retiring as its Chief Executive Officer and stepping down from the Board of Directors. He will be replaced by Eira Thomas, a founder and director of the company who will be assuming the role of CEO. In addition, Catherine McLeod Seltzer, also a Lucara co-founder, will be joining the Board

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Nishit Parikh Appointed President of AWDC

Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has appointed Mr. Nishit (Bali) Parikh president, a position he held from 2010 to 2012, its board said last week. Mr. Parikh, the CEO of Diarough, will replace outgoing president Mr. Stéphane Fischler, who is stepping down as AWDC head to take on the global role of president at the World Diamond Council

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