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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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CARAT+ to Support Graff's FACET
Antwerp: CARAT+, the new trade show dedicated to the diamond, diamond jewellery and associated services, is delighted to support the Graff charitable foundation, FACET, through the purchase of multiple copies of the Graff coffee table book. The book titled ‘GRAFF’ will be presented as a gift to VIP guests visiting the show. The magnificently designed 272 page book recounts the
DDE Reaches Landmark of 1000 Members
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the only diamond and colored stones trading exchange in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, and home to some of the world’s most best-known jewellery manufacturers, retailers and traders has announced that the Arslanian Group has become its 1,000th member. The Arslanian Group has been a leading player in the international rough diamond business for
China’s Polished Imports Rise in 2016
Beijing: China’s polished diamond imports increased 4.9 percent to $7.02 billion last year, according to data from the China Customs Information Center. By weight, polished imports increased 1.2 percent to 7.7 million carats, while the average price rose 3.7 percent to $916 per carat, the figures showed. Polished exports fell 11 percent to $1.91 billion, meaning net polished imports jumped
Pandora Opens State-Of-The-Art Facility in Thailand
Bangkok: Jewellery giant Pandora has officially opened its new, highly modernized and green crafting facility in Lamphun near Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand as part of the firm’s long term growth-strategy. The new facility is the first in a line of strategic initiatives in Pandora’s efforts to meet increasing demand. The facility is located in Lamphun close to Chiang Mai,
CARAT+ to Support Graff's FACET
Antwerp: CARAT+, the new trade show dedicated to the diamond, diamond jewellery and associated services, is delighted to support the Graff charitable foundation, FACET, through the purchase of multiple copies of the Graff coffee table book. The book titled ‘GRAFF’ will be presented as a gift to VIP guests visiting the show. The magnificently designed 272 page book recounts the
DDE Reaches Landmark of 1000 Members
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the only diamond and colored stones trading exchange in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, and home to some of the world’s most best-known jewellery manufacturers, retailers and traders has announced that the Arslanian Group has become its 1,000th member. The Arslanian Group has been a leading player in the international rough diamond business for
China’s Polished Imports Rise in 2016
Beijing: China’s polished diamond imports increased 4.9 percent to $7.02 billion last year, according to data from the China Customs Information Center. By weight, polished imports increased 1.2 percent to 7.7 million carats, while the average price rose 3.7 percent to $916 per carat, the figures showed. Polished exports fell 11 percent to $1.91 billion, meaning net polished imports jumped
Pandora Opens State-Of-The-Art Facility in Thailand
Bangkok: Jewellery giant Pandora has officially opened its new, highly modernized and green crafting facility in Lamphun near Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand as part of the firm’s long term growth-strategy. The new facility is the first in a line of strategic initiatives in Pandora’s efforts to meet increasing demand. The facility is located in Lamphun close to Chiang Mai,
