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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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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WGC Launches a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC), Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting have unveiled a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market through the introduction of Wholesale Digital Gold—a transformative concept that will enhance how gold is owned, traded, and utilized. In today’s wholesale market, gold trades are settled in two main structures. The first is allocated gold which involves

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GJEPC Reinforces India’s Diamond Leadership at ICC Conclave

Kolkata: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” with GJEPC as co-partner. The conclave, held in Kolkata on 30th August, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery sector. In his address, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director,

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India Pavilion at Jewellery Show London

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)-led India Pavilion is hosting Indian Jewellery manufacturers at the Jewellery Show London from 31st August to 1st September at Olympia London . The SELECT exhibitors, including G.C. Gems Corp, Minal Info Jewels, Steckbeck Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, Sejal Exports, Romil Jewellery, Blossom Jewels LLP, Dharam Export (India) Pvt Ltd, Shrinath Roto pack

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GDP Growth Reflects Resilience of India’s Economy: Kirit Bhansali

Mumbai: India’s strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8% for April-June 2025. The swift growth in the first quarter of the current financial year further consolidates India’s position as the world’s fastest growing major economy. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is on

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Gold Recycling to Gain Ground in Asia: WGC

Boston: Gold recycling in Asia is expected to gain ground as China and India continue to be major centres of global gold demand, according to a recent report by the World Gold Council (WGC) and the Boston Consulting Group. The report, “The Ups and Downs of Gold Recycling,” discussed market drivers and challenges in the global gold recycling industry. According

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AWDC Renews Support of DDI

Antwerp: Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has made an important contribution to the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI), announced the AWDC and DDI. This year’s grant will be the third donation from the Centre in support of DDI’s work in bringing development to artisanal mining communities. Ari Epstein, CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Council, said, “AWDC supports DDI because it

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Miners Urged to Start Generic Promotion

Surat: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India has urged the diamond mining companies of the world, including De Beers, to embark upon generic promotion to sustain the diamond dream. GJEPC office-bearers said generic promotion is extremely important because of huge competition from luxury items, not necessarily jewellery. Generic promotion will position diamond as a valuable product

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EGL Rights Holders Reorganize Israel Operations

Ramat Gan: The holders of EGL rights in Israel and Guy D. Benhamou announced on Wednesday that the Eurogem laboratory in Israel (also known as EGL International), located in the Noam Building, Tuval Street 21, in Ramat-Gan, will be ending its operations as an EGL laboratory as of April 2, 2015. EGL thanks Benhamou for his 23 years of service

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