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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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Plans to Organize ‘PLAT Competition’ in India
Mumbai: ‘We are planning to organize ‘PLAT Jewellery Design Competition’ in India also,” said Ms. Vaishali Banerjee, Country Manager of India Platinum Guild International (PGI). While addressing a media conference organized to welcome winners of the ‘PLAT AFRICA 2016’ jewellery design competition in Mumbai, she said “We are in discussion with Anglo American, the organizer of PLAT AFRICA competition to
Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair from 15th June
Bangkok: Thai government agencies and Presidents from gems and jewelry associations across ASEAN joined the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) to promote the inaugural Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair, which will be held from June 15 to 18, 2017 at IMPACT Challenger 2, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. Welcoming all the supporting country-heads and trade associations, Mr. Suttipong
Pink Diamond Smashes Records with $71M Sale
Hong Kong: Chow Tai Fook bought the Pink Star diamond for $71.2 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Tuesday, making it the most valuable diamond sold at auction. The oval, mixed-cut, 59.60-carat, fancy vivid pink, internally flawless diamond went for $1.2 million per carat following a brief bidding battle broadcast live on the auctioneer’s website. The stone recaptured its title
IDE to Appoint Judge to Rule Large Arbitration Cases
Ramat Gan: In a significant departure from its 80-year tradition, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced that its hallowed Arbitration Institution will now be headed by a retired District Court judge, instead of a fellow bourse member. Financial disputes between members totaling $400,000 and above as well as appeals on smaller disputes will be brought before the higher level
Plans to Organize ‘PLAT Competition’ in India
Mumbai: ‘We are planning to organize ‘PLAT Jewellery Design Competition’ in India also,” said Ms. Vaishali Banerjee, Country Manager of India Platinum Guild International (PGI). While addressing a media conference organized to welcome winners of the ‘PLAT AFRICA 2016’ jewellery design competition in Mumbai, she said “We are in discussion with Anglo American, the organizer of PLAT AFRICA competition to
Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair from 15th June
Bangkok: Thai government agencies and Presidents from gems and jewelry associations across ASEAN joined the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) to promote the inaugural Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair, which will be held from June 15 to 18, 2017 at IMPACT Challenger 2, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. Welcoming all the supporting country-heads and trade associations, Mr. Suttipong
Pink Diamond Smashes Records with $71M Sale
Hong Kong: Chow Tai Fook bought the Pink Star diamond for $71.2 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Tuesday, making it the most valuable diamond sold at auction. The oval, mixed-cut, 59.60-carat, fancy vivid pink, internally flawless diamond went for $1.2 million per carat following a brief bidding battle broadcast live on the auctioneer’s website. The stone recaptured its title
IDE to Appoint Judge to Rule Large Arbitration Cases
Ramat Gan: In a significant departure from its 80-year tradition, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced that its hallowed Arbitration Institution will now be headed by a retired District Court judge, instead of a fellow bourse member. Financial disputes between members totaling $400,000 and above as well as appeals on smaller disputes will be brought before the higher level
