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Tiffany & Co. Acquires Historic Titanic Pocket Watch for $1.97 Million
Tiffany & Co. has set a new record with the acquisition of a rare 18k gold pocket watch for $1.97 million. The timepiece, once owned by Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the RMS Carpathia, was a gift from three Titanic survivors—Mrs. John B. Thayer, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Mrs. George D. Widener—who expressed their gratitude for his heroic efforts in rescuing passengers after the Titanic sank.
The pocket watch, purchased from Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd., is engraved with a heartfelt message from the survivors and features the monogram “AHR” on its caseback. This historic artifact honors Captain Rostron’s courage and pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives. Christopher Young, Vice President of Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co., emphasized the significance of the acquisition, stating that it highlights the brand’s long-standing connection to history and its role in the luxury world.
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Gold Prices Slump as Fed Rate Cut Optimism Diminishes
Bullion weakens on MCX as fading U.S. rate-cut hopes and firm crude oil prices trigger selling pressure in gold and silver.
Gold prices faced significant selling pressure in early Monday trading as shifting macroeconomic signals dampened investor sentiment. On the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures dropped over 1% earlier today, driven by fading expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the inflationary impact of crude oil sustained above $100 per barrel.
Market Performance Highlights
In early trade, precious metals showed the following movements on the MCX:
- Gold (April Futures): Trading at Rs 1,57,275 per 10 grams (down 0.75%), recovering slightly from a session low of Rs 1,56,655.
- Silver (May Futures): Trading at Rs 2,56,190 per kg (down 1.25%), up from a daily low of Rs 2,55,106.
Domestic Retail Prices
The correction in the futures market has trickled down to physical retail rates across major Indian metros. The price for 24K gold saw an average dip of Rs 49 in early trade.
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,45,900
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,46,020
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,47,590
Key Market Drivers
The current volatility is attributed to two primary factors:
- Hawkish Fed Outlook: Robust economic data has led markets to price in a “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold.
- Energy Pressure: With crude oil prices holding firm above $100, concerns over persistent inflation are complicating the central bank’s path toward monetary easing.
Despite the intraday decline, gold remains a focal point for investors navigating ongoing geopolitical tensions and global currency fluctuations.
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