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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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IFJA, a Design School for Jewellery Launched
Milan: The International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA), a jewellery craftsmanship and design school that will be based in Milan, Italy, was officially launched on September 6, during a presentation about the new institution that was a highlight of the CIBJO seminar series at the September 2025 edition VICENZAORO jewellery show in Vicenza. As described by its founders, the International Fine
BDB Shines at Secure India Summit 2025
New Delhi: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has been shortlisted and ultimately crowned the Winner of the Safe and Secure Corporate of the Year 2025 Award. The event was organized by the Times Group at the inaugural ‘Secure India Summit 2025’ at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This incredible achievement underscores BDB’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards
WGC Launches “The Moment is Gold” Campaign
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) yesterday unveiled its new gold jewellery campaign in India. ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign aims to enhance the relevance and aspiration of gold jewellery amongst Gen Z and Millennials. The campaign showcases gold jewellery as an integral part of everyday moments and fosters a deeper emotional connection with gold, while positioning it as a
The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story-GA Demands
Mumbai: India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to
IIGJ Appoints Dr. Seema Shah as Head for Mumbai
Mumbai: Dr. Seema Shah has been appointed as the Head at IIGJ Mumbai with effect from September 22, 2014. The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) is a project of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The previous Principal Col. Arora has stepped down due to
SA Minister to Address Second ZDC
Harare: South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Ngoako Ramatlhodi, will speak at the Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference (ZDC) to take place next month about the huge contribution of mining to the economies and societies of South Africa and Zimbabwe and the need to responsibly manage resources. Mr Ramatlhodi will be a keynote speaker at the event, along with mining
Large Diamonds Mined at Stellar’s Site in Guinea
Conakry: Stellar Diamonds, the mining company focused on sites in West Africa has reported that processing of the first kimberlite sample from the Baoulé trial mining project in Guinea has yielded two gen quality diamonds of over 5 carats, one stone more than 3 cts and three diamonds of over 1 carat. It said that this “suggests that Baoulé has
Will Russia be Affected by Possible Sanctions?
Moscow: Possible Western sanctions targeting Russia’s diamond export won’t significantly harm the national economy, says Gokhran head Andrey Yurin. “We are one of the main producers, if we withdraw from Western market the first ones to be damaged are their local companies – they will be out of job,” said Yurin to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. “Besides, we should remember that diamonds
