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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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Mumbai Gold Entities to Elevate Industry Standard in India
Mumbai: The dynamically growing Indian gold industry has a new custodian created by the gold industry, for the gold industry. The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) is all set to implement the framework for the current gold ecosystem by promoting fair, transparent, and sustainable practices under a strict Code of Conduct outlining the
Gemfields Generates $32 Mln. from Emerald Auction
London: Gemstone miner Gemfields generated $32 million in revenue from an auction of high-quality rough emeralds sourced from its 75%-owned Kagem mine in Zambia. The auction, held from August 25 to September 11, saw all 38 lots successfully sold at an average realised price of $160.78/ct. Among the highlights was an exceptional 11 685 ct gemstone, named Imboo (meaning “buffalo”),
SAJEX: a Catalyst for Enhancing Bilateral Relations
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia presents significant opportunities for the Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) market, and SAJEX serves not merely as an exhibition, but as a vital catalyst for enhancing bilateral relations and creating shared value for both economies. GJEPC aspires for this event to gain widespread recognition and to become a staple on Jeddah’s event calendar, thereby stimulating the local
New Export Opportunities for India’s G&J in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025), the first-ever dedicated B2B gems and jewellery (G&J) exhibition in the Kingdom, was inaugurated yesterday at the iconic Jeddah Superdome. Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the Embassy of India in Riyadh, and the Consulate
India Prepares for SNZ at BDB
Mumbai: A number of senior government officials led by Member (Customs), CBEC, Shri A.K. Kaushal visited the Bharat Diamond Bourse on May 30 and interacted with members of the industry from the GJEPC and BDB. Former Chief Commissioner of Customs Zone – I, Shri A.K. Kaushal was visiting the bourse for the first time. Shri Kaushal was accompanied by Shri
India Govt. Gets 'Global Empowerment Salute'
Las Vegas: India’s Minister for Home Affairs Mr. Rajnath Singh received the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s highest recognition, the 2015 Global Empowerment Salute which was conferred on Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and the government of India at the DEF Gala held in Las Vegas. The honour was conferred on Mr. Modi and the government for India’s global leadership and
GIA Close to Solving Mystery Color Treatment
New York: The Gemological Institute of America is close to figuring out the mystery treatment that may have temporarily improved the color of some 500 diamonds, GIA president and CEO Susan Jacques said at the annual Rapaport conference on grading standards on May 31. “We know what is being done, but we don’t know how it is being done,” added
SDB Booking to Start from June
Surat: Diamantiares from Surat and Mumbai are set to make a beeline for Surat diamond bourse (SDB) as the core committee has decided to open booking for office spaces in the bourse from the first week of June. They will be booking space for a token amount of Rs 600 per square feet, according to a report published in The
