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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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Colombia to Host Int'l Emerald Symposium
Bogotá: Colombia will host an International Emerald Symposium in October in what is claimed to be the inaugural gathering of producer countries to address challenges facing the industry. Fedesmeraldas, the Colombian Emerald Federation, will organize the conference, which will seek to address a number of issues as well as opportunities in resource management, manufacturing, certification, nomenclature, technology, consumer education and
NY Diamond Dealers Club Elects New Board
New York: New York’s Diamond Dealers Club has elected a new slate of officers and board members, according to a club announcement. Those elected are as follows: Reuven Kaufman, president; Israel Ashkenazy, vice-president; Abraham Einhorn, treasurer; and, Elliot Krischer, secretary. The Control Committee members are: Isaac Lesser, Charlie Oh and Ely Rosenfeld. Elected to the Board of Directors are: Moish
Rajesh Exports Bags Rs. 1,170 Crore Order From UAE
Bengaluru: Rajesh Exports Ltd. on Tuesday said the company has bagged an export order worth Rs 1,170 crore from an UAE-based company for gold and diamond-studded jewellery and medallions, according to media reports. The Bangalore-based firm said that the order is to be completed by October, which will significantly add to its bottomline. “Rajesh Exports Ltd has bagged an export
Gem Diamonds H1 Revenue Drops
London: Gem Diamonds said its revenue dropped to $118 million in the first six months of the year from $148.9 million realised a year earlier. The company said in a statement emailed to Rough & Polished that its attributable profit also dropped to $15.4 million during the same period from $19.7 million in the first half of 2014. Gem Diamonds
Akshay Kala-The Eternal Art: GJS Opens 4th April
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly announces the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” Scheduled from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, this premium B2B exhibition will celebrate timeless craftsmanship and innovation under the theme “Akshay Kala: The
India Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Export
New Delhi: The Government of India on 31st March 2026 issued a set of notifications and a circular to ease re-imports and streamline courier mode shipping, following announcements made in the Union Budget. The reforms target e-commerce exporters and aim to reduce friction in cross-border returns and logistics. A key change is the removal of the per-consignment value cap for
Aurya Diamonds Enters the Market
Bengaluru: Aurya Diamonds, a Bengaluru-based fine jewellery brand that is reimagining how modern India experiences diamonds through certified lab-grown stones and a design-first, transparent retail philosophy. Founded by Shikha Dadha and co-founded by Saad Salman, Aurya marks its entry into the Indian market with a state-of-the-art experiential jewellery gallery in Bengaluru—moving away from traditional “behind-the-glass” retail to a more immersive, interactive, and consumer-centric format.
Tracr Appoints Jillian Wolk as CEO
New York: Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. Ms. Jillian joins Tracr following senior leadership roles across the jewellery, luxury and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives at GIA, where she developed new services and drove diversified revenue, strengthened commercial strategy, and supported
