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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
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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Israel Bourse Slices $3M off Expenses
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has reduced membership fees for 200 companies after a cost-cutting program resulted in $2.8 million (ILS 10 million) in annual savings. The bourse has extended its bursary scheme – which entails a 50% subsidy for companies that cannot afford the full membership sum – so that a total of 400 firms will now
Rockwell Diamonds Subsidiaries Face Liquidation
Johannesburg: Rockwell Diamonds said a judge in Kimberley, South Africa issued an interim liquidation order last Thursday against three of its subsidiaries, reports rough-polished.com. It said the interim orders, which have to be confirmed in a final hearing, included Rockwell Resources RSA, HC van Wyk Diamonds and Saxendrift Mine Limited. The interim court order would not affect Rockwell Diamonds as
GJEPC Makes Presentation at GST State Conclave
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) delegation led by Chairman Mr. Praveenshankar Pandya made a presentation on GST issues to the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley at the GST conclave organised by the Maharashtra State Government in Mumbai on March 26. The meeting was also attended by Hon’ble Revenue Secretary, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia. The issues
Gemfields Tests Nanotechnology at Kagem Mine
London: The Gübelin Gem Lab, a leader in the analysis of precious gemstones, has launched its Emerald Paternity Test. This new technology uses customized DNA-based nano particles enabling trace-ability of emeralds back to the exact place of mining. The Emerald Paternity Test is a true game-changer for the coloured gemstone industry. It is the first of a series of technologies
Israel Bourse Slices $3M off Expenses
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has reduced membership fees for 200 companies after a cost-cutting program resulted in $2.8 million (ILS 10 million) in annual savings. The bourse has extended its bursary scheme – which entails a 50% subsidy for companies that cannot afford the full membership sum – so that a total of 400 firms will now
Rockwell Diamonds Subsidiaries Face Liquidation
Johannesburg: Rockwell Diamonds said a judge in Kimberley, South Africa issued an interim liquidation order last Thursday against three of its subsidiaries, reports rough-polished.com. It said the interim orders, which have to be confirmed in a final hearing, included Rockwell Resources RSA, HC van Wyk Diamonds and Saxendrift Mine Limited. The interim court order would not affect Rockwell Diamonds as
GJEPC Makes Presentation at GST State Conclave
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) delegation led by Chairman Mr. Praveenshankar Pandya made a presentation on GST issues to the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley at the GST conclave organised by the Maharashtra State Government in Mumbai on March 26. The meeting was also attended by Hon’ble Revenue Secretary, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia. The issues
Gemfields Tests Nanotechnology at Kagem Mine
London: The Gübelin Gem Lab, a leader in the analysis of precious gemstones, has launched its Emerald Paternity Test. This new technology uses customized DNA-based nano particles enabling trace-ability of emeralds back to the exact place of mining. The Emerald Paternity Test is a true game-changer for the coloured gemstone industry. It is the first of a series of technologies
