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Macro Snapshot: The correction in gold and silver during the week ending August 28 was a confluence event. Both metals had rallied into well-defined supply zones (gold at ₹162,000-164,000, silver at ₹244,000-248,000) and were showing early signs of exhaustion. Into that setup, the July PCE release on August 26 came in hot on the headline (3.7% year over year against 3.6% consensus), and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s August 28 Jackson Hole address leaned decisively hawkish on inflation. The trigger
Hawkish Fed Comments on Inflation Landed Right at Both Metals’ Supply Zones, and the Correction Wrote Itself
Macro Snapshot: The correction in gold and silver during the week ending August 28 was a confluence event. Both metals had rallied into well-defined supply zones (gold at ₹162,000-164,000, silver at ₹244,000-248,000) and were showing early signs of exhaustion. Into that setup, the July PCE release on August 26 came in hot on the headline (3.7% year over year against 3.6% consensus), and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s August 28 Jackson Hole address leaned decisively hawkish on inflation. The trigger
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India’s U-Turn over Koh-i-Noor Claim
New Delhi: The Indian government says it is still seeking to reclaim the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Britain, despite telling India’s Supreme Court otherwise. The gem came into British hands in the 19th Century and is part of the Crown Jewels on show at the Tower of London. Ownership of the priceless gem is an emotional issue for many Indians, who
CIBJO Releases 'CSR for the Jewellery Professional'
Milan: World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF), the educational arm of CIBJO, has announced the launch of a six-lesson course on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for jewellery, diamond, coloured gemstone, pearls, coral and precious metal professionals, in association with Branded Trust Education of Australia. The online course, called “CSR for the Jewellery Professional” was developed by a team of world-recognized
KP Teams Visit CAR & Venezuela
Dubai: Over the last two months, teams from the Kimberley Process (KP) have visited the Central African Republic (CAR) and Venezuela to explore the possibilities of resumption of rough diamond exports from these countries. While the former visit took place in early March, the latter visit concluded last week. In a letter sent to all KP participants on April 14,
Tanzania to Boost Polishing of Rough Gemstones
Dar-Es-Salaam: Tanzania Mineral Dealers Association (TAMIDA) said it is working together with ministry of energy and minerals to increase the country’s polishing capabilities as well as to bring the gemstone market back to Tanzania. The association’s Sammy Mollel said in remarks made at the 5th annual Arusha Gem Fair in Arusha, Tanzania that polishing local gems was important as it
India’s U-Turn over Koh-i-Noor Claim
New Delhi: The Indian government says it is still seeking to reclaim the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Britain, despite telling India’s Supreme Court otherwise. The gem came into British hands in the 19th Century and is part of the Crown Jewels on show at the Tower of London. Ownership of the priceless gem is an emotional issue for many Indians, who
CIBJO Releases 'CSR for the Jewellery Professional'
Milan: World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF), the educational arm of CIBJO, has announced the launch of a six-lesson course on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for jewellery, diamond, coloured gemstone, pearls, coral and precious metal professionals, in association with Branded Trust Education of Australia. The online course, called “CSR for the Jewellery Professional” was developed by a team of world-recognized
KP Teams Visit CAR & Venezuela
Dubai: Over the last two months, teams from the Kimberley Process (KP) have visited the Central African Republic (CAR) and Venezuela to explore the possibilities of resumption of rough diamond exports from these countries. While the former visit took place in early March, the latter visit concluded last week. In a letter sent to all KP participants on April 14,
Tanzania to Boost Polishing of Rough Gemstones
Dar-Es-Salaam: Tanzania Mineral Dealers Association (TAMIDA) said it is working together with ministry of energy and minerals to increase the country’s polishing capabilities as well as to bring the gemstone market back to Tanzania. The association’s Sammy Mollel said in remarks made at the 5th annual Arusha Gem Fair in Arusha, Tanzania that polishing local gems was important as it
