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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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Doha Bank Imports Record Gold Volumes
Doha: Falling gold prices continue to fuel strong buying interest in gold, Doha Bank is building up its gold supply to meet increased consumer appetite for the yellow metal, website CPI Financial reports. The Bank imported 23,818 ounces of gold in the first seven months of 2015 to keep up with sustained demand from jewelry manufacturer, jewelers, retail and high
Dominion Diamond Reports 2Q Sales Decrease
Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corp. said fiscal 2016 second quarter diamond sales were $209.7-million, versus $277.3 million in the comparable quarter (May-July) of fiscal 2015. The results reflect production from the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines, according to a company announcement. In July, the company initiated changes to the diamond liberation process to optimize diamond recovery at the Ekati diamond mine
Botswana Cuts 2015 Growth Forecast to 2.6%
Gaborone: Botswana, the world’s biggest diamond producer, cut its 2015 economic-growth forecast by almost half because of an expected decline in demand for the precious stones. The southern African nation now forecasts expansion at 2.6%, the Finance Ministry said in a 2016-17 budget document. That compares with a projection of 4.9% announced by the government in February. “The downside risk
UN Council Blacklists CAR Diamond Firm
Antwerp: The United Nations Security Council blacklisted on Thursday the Belgian branch of Central African Republic’s diamond trading company and three people linked to the country’s more than three-year-old conflict. The blacklisted diamond trading house is Kardiam, which U.N. sanctions experts say is the Antwerp, Belgium-based operation of the Central African Republic’s diamond-trading company Badica. Under UN sanctions, the firm’s
GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments
PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
