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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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GIA Close to Solving Mystery Color Treatment
New York: The Gemological Institute of America is close to figuring out the mystery treatment that may have temporarily improved the color of some 500 diamonds, GIA president and CEO Susan Jacques said at the annual Rapaport conference on grading standards on May 31. “We know what is being done, but we don’t know how it is being done,” added
SDB Booking to Start from June
Surat: Diamantiares from Surat and Mumbai are set to make a beeline for Surat diamond bourse (SDB) as the core committee has decided to open booking for office spaces in the bourse from the first week of June. They will be booking space for a token amount of Rs 600 per square feet, according to a report published in The
RJC Re-Certifies Rosy Blue
New York: Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced that Rosy Blue NV, Belgium-based diamantaire and one of its founding members, has achieved re-certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC. “RJC warmly congratulates Rosy Blue NV on its certification,” says Catherine Sproule, RJC’s Chief Operations Officer. “We are thrilled to see our Founding Members achieving
GHI Gemological Laboratory Launches at JCK
Las Vegas: GHI Gemological Laboratory has officially launched at JCK Las Vegas. The lab will provide complete analyses, as well as additional findings such as preliminary results, light performance reports and cut grade reports for round, princess, and all major stone shapes. The lab said each diamond it receives for grading will be examined and verified by at least three
Anoop Mehta Elected as Vice President of WDC
Antwerp: Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was elected as the president of World Diamond Council (WDC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta was elected as Vice President of the WDC un-opposed. During the recently held AGM of WDC in Antwerp, Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was appointed President of WDC and Mr. Anoop Mehta who is currently serving as the President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB),
IAGES Grows to 550+ Accredited Partner Outlets
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory body has crossed the 100+ accredited partner landmark, establish a strong presence with 550+ partner outlets. With its footprint spanning 240+ cities pan India, IAGES consolidates its position as the facilitator of trust, transparency, and standardization in the gold sector. The IAGES accreditation network today spans the entire
Kama Jewelry Turns 30
Mumbai: Mumbai-based Kama Jewelry has marked three decades of fine jewelry manufacturing, Rs.982 Crore in revenue, 1,200 craftspeople, 260+ clients across four continents, and a 27% CAGR that rivals the best long-term compounders in Indian business. • Rs.982 Cr — FY2025-26 Revenue | +22% YoY growth• 27.1% — 30-Year CAGR | No outside capital raised• 1,200+ — Master craftspeople, all
Record Gold Prices Continue to Shift Demand Dynamics
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal,driving bar and coin demand
