Now That a Jobs Miss Broke Gold’s Resistance, Can Silver Clear Its Ceiling?

Macro Snapshot: The FOMC held rates at 3.50 to 3.75% on July 29 by a 9 to 3 vote, with three members dissenting in favour of a quarter-point hike. Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as a ‘choice’ and made clear the Committee would move quickly if incoming inflation data ran hot. Going into the week ending August 7, CME FedWatch put September hike odds near 58%. That framing collapsed on Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that US employers

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Now That a Jobs Miss Broke Gold’s Resistance, Can Silver Clear Its Ceiling?

Macro Snapshot: The FOMC held rates at 3.50 to 3.75% on July 29 by a 9 to 3 vote, with three members dissenting in favour of a quarter-point hike. Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as a ‘choice’ and made clear the Committee would move quickly if incoming inflation data ran hot. Going into the week ending August 7, CME FedWatch put September hike odds near 58%. That framing collapsed on Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that US employers

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CIBJO Seminar Focused on Marine Ecosystem

Milan: In a planet threatened by uncontrolled climate change, the jewellery industry could come to be recognized as a beacon of sustainability and positive environmentalism. This was the message emanating from a seminar co-organized by CIBJO and the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), which took place January 22 at the VICENZAORO January show in Vicenza, Italy. Entitled “Green and Blue Jewellery,

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ALROSA Signed 67 Long-Term Agreements

Moscow: ALROSA formed a list of clients for the new contract period 2018-2020. The Company signed 67 long-term agreements with 65 companies for the sale of gem quality and industrial rough diamonds. The new list of long-term clients is posted on ALROSA’s sales website. The Company signed agreements for the sale of gem quality rough diamonds with 56 companies. Eight

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Zimbabwe May End Majority Black Ownership Rule

Harare: Last December, the Government of Zimbabwe announced it would be relaxing laws that require black citizens hold majority stakes (51%) in companies as it looks to restore confidence and boost economic growth. At the time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said, “Zimbabwe is now open for business, and is putting in place supportive measures that seek to rebuild confidence and compete

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IIGJ Inaugurated in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP, India):  The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), Varanasi, an educational venture of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) starts its maiden operation in the historical city of art and culture, Varanasi. The premier Gem & Jewellery Institute was Inaugurated by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Adityanath Yogi & Mr. Amit Shah, BJP President

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CIBJO Seminar Focused on Marine Ecosystem

Milan: In a planet threatened by uncontrolled climate change, the jewellery industry could come to be recognized as a beacon of sustainability and positive environmentalism. This was the message emanating from a seminar co-organized by CIBJO and the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), which took place January 22 at the VICENZAORO January show in Vicenza, Italy. Entitled “Green and Blue Jewellery,

Read More »

ALROSA Signed 67 Long-Term Agreements

Moscow: ALROSA formed a list of clients for the new contract period 2018-2020. The Company signed 67 long-term agreements with 65 companies for the sale of gem quality and industrial rough diamonds. The new list of long-term clients is posted on ALROSA’s sales website. The Company signed agreements for the sale of gem quality rough diamonds with 56 companies. Eight

Read More »

Zimbabwe May End Majority Black Ownership Rule

Harare: Last December, the Government of Zimbabwe announced it would be relaxing laws that require black citizens hold majority stakes (51%) in companies as it looks to restore confidence and boost economic growth. At the time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said, “Zimbabwe is now open for business, and is putting in place supportive measures that seek to rebuild confidence and compete

Read More »

IIGJ Inaugurated in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP, India):  The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), Varanasi, an educational venture of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) starts its maiden operation in the historical city of art and culture, Varanasi. The premier Gem & Jewellery Institute was Inaugurated by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Adityanath Yogi & Mr. Amit Shah, BJP President

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