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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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IDE Holds Symposium to Discuss Current Issues
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) held a symposium Tuesday, attended by more than 50 bourse members, with the aim of discussing the main challenges facing the industry during this time of crisis. IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer said that the purpose of the special meeting was to “hear bourse members and discuss suggestions so we can strengthen the ties
IIJS-2015: OBMP Goes Live on Website
Mumbai: The Online Business Matching Program (OBMP), a special feature that allows registered visitors to connect with exhibitors at the show has now gone live on the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) website – www.iijs.org. The programme allows a pre-registered buyer to view the products being offered by different exhibitors, post business-related inquiries and fix pre-scheduled appointments with those they
65% Goods Unsold in De Beers July sight
Gaborone: De Beers July sight is said to have raked in about $200 million amid the rejection of some goods by sightholders. Rapaport reports that the amount of goods left on the table had exceeded about 65 percent of the initial sight value. The size of the sight was also said to be the “lowest” for De Beers since the
ALROSA's 1H Rough Diamond Sales Drop 22%
Moscow: ALROSA sold 18 million carats of rough diamonds for $2.1 billion in the first half of 2015, representing a significant decline from a year earlier. The mining company sold 21.1 million carats for $2.7 billion in the first six months of 2014. ALROSA noted a continued slowdown in the diamond market during the second quarter of this year. The
IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse
Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and
GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme
Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties
New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by
Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award
Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry
