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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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Italian Gold & Jewellery Trade Show Merger Approved
Vicenza: A merger announced in January between the Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG) and Arezzo Fiere e Congressi has been approved, thus creating a single representative trade show platform for the entire sector Italian gold and jewellery industry. IEG was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza. The agreement was signed by Lorenzo Cagnoni, President and
Alrosa Readies Clients for New Contract Period
Moscow: Russian diamond miner Alrosa briefed its long-term clients last week on the requirements for its new three-year contract period, which begins in 2018. To determine whether clients qualify for the “Alrosa Alliance” program, the company will evaluate their applications and assess their cooperation during the current contract period, the miner said. Alrosa — the largest diamond producer by volume
India’s Supreme Court Won’t Try for ‘Kohinoor’
New Delhi: India’s Supreme Court has told officials pushing for fresh attempts to bring the priceless Koh-i-Noor diamond, now part of the British crown jewels, that it cannot interfere in the diplomatic process nor can it direct another country to not auction the gem. The 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, which came into British hands in the mid-19th Century, has been on
Zimbabwe Opposes New 'Conflict Diamonds' Definition
Harare: Zimbabwe said it will not support the civil society’s sponsored move to expand the definition of conflict diamonds to include issues such as human rights. Mines minister Walter Chidhakwa told Rough & Polished that Harare engaged the South Africans on the sidelines of the African Mining Indaba last February and they also indicated their discomfort with the overhaul of
Italian Gold & Jewellery Trade Show Merger Approved
Vicenza: A merger announced in January between the Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG) and Arezzo Fiere e Congressi has been approved, thus creating a single representative trade show platform for the entire sector Italian gold and jewellery industry. IEG was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza. The agreement was signed by Lorenzo Cagnoni, President and
Alrosa Readies Clients for New Contract Period
Moscow: Russian diamond miner Alrosa briefed its long-term clients last week on the requirements for its new three-year contract period, which begins in 2018. To determine whether clients qualify for the “Alrosa Alliance” program, the company will evaluate their applications and assess their cooperation during the current contract period, the miner said. Alrosa — the largest diamond producer by volume
India’s Supreme Court Won’t Try for ‘Kohinoor’
New Delhi: India’s Supreme Court has told officials pushing for fresh attempts to bring the priceless Koh-i-Noor diamond, now part of the British crown jewels, that it cannot interfere in the diplomatic process nor can it direct another country to not auction the gem. The 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, which came into British hands in the mid-19th Century, has been on
Zimbabwe Opposes New 'Conflict Diamonds' Definition
Harare: Zimbabwe said it will not support the civil society’s sponsored move to expand the definition of conflict diamonds to include issues such as human rights. Mines minister Walter Chidhakwa told Rough & Polished that Harare engaged the South Africans on the sidelines of the African Mining Indaba last February and they also indicated their discomfort with the overhaul of
