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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Talks with Temple Trusts for Monetizing Idle Gold
New Delhi: The government has initiated talks with temple trusts for bringing their vast stocks of gold into the financial system through the monetization scheme, reports Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the scheme on November 5, along with sovereign gold bonds and coins, to mobilize an estimated 22,000 tonnes of idle gold lying in family lockers and temples
Global Platinum Demand to Go Down by 5%
Johannesburg: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has estimated that global demand for platinum jewellery in 2015 at 2,850 thousand ounces (koz) will be 5% lower than the corresponding figure of 2,990 koz in 2014, mainly on account of weak demand in China. The projection was part of its fifth Platinum Quarterly data set which was released recently, based on
PNG Jewellers Wins ‘Most Promising Brand’ Award
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, the Indian Jewellery brand that has been growing in leaps and bounds has been awarded as the most promising brand of India in Jewellery and Lifestyle sector by World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC). Credibility, quality and diversity have been the values that PNG Jewellers stand by and this prestigious award is an acknowledgement for the brand
Cyber Monday Diamond Deals from Israel
Ramat Gan: As the Cyber Monday approached, the Israeli Diamond Industry (IDI) once again offered consumers very attractive deals on loose diamonds and diamond jewelry on its popular e-commerce platform, which went live yesterday. Developed by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), the dedicated website Israel Diamond Deals is offering fancy color and white diamonds, as well as
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026
London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7
IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM
Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
