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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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16% Surge in India’s G&J Exports in July 2025
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry is witnessing signs of revival, with July exports delivering a much-needed boost amid the lingering impact of US tariffs. A robust 15.98% growth in overall exports, a sharp rebound in cut and polished diamond exports to Hong Kong, and strong order bookings from IIJS Premiere 2025 have infused optimism ahead of the festive
De Beers & Endiama Discover New Kimberlites in Angola
Luanda: De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, yesterday announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De Beers-Endiama joint venture successfully intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole into a high-priority cluster of targets, identified from the airborne
GJEPC Unveils Bold & New Initiatives
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced major initiatives that reflect the Council’s commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and national pride. During the recently concluded IIJS Premiere 2025, Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, gave a lowdown on the new projects aimed at elevating India’s position in the
Titan Plans to Shift Manufacturing Units to UAE
Mumbai: Titan, India’s largest jeweller and watchmaker, is considering moving part of its manufacturing operations to the UAE to preserve low-tariff access to U.S. markets amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, according to media reports. A part of the Tata Group, Titan recently announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Dubai-based luxury retailer Damas, which runs
Karen Rentmeesters Appointed Permanent CEO of AWDC
Antwerp: Yesterday, the Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization defending the interests of Antwerp’s diamond community, appointed Karen Rentmeesters as the new, permanent CEO. Rentmeesters, who have more than 14 years of experience within the organization, including 7 years as head of the PR & Industry Relations department and 3 months as interim
Remarkable Growth in Buyers at CARATS-2024
Surat: The diamond industry gathered in Surat city for an exhilarating three-day showcase of loose diamond, natural diamond, lab-grown diamond, jewellery, machinery, software and cutting-edge technology, held from 12th July to 14th July 2024 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre located at Sarsana, Surat. Organized by Surat Diamond Association (SDA), this premier B2B event brought together leading manufacturers,
GJEPC Holds 1st Ever Meeting with Kashmir Jewellery Trade
Srinagar: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC’s) leadership and Committee of Administration (CoA) held its first ever meeting with the jewellery trade community of Kashmir on 18th July in Srinagar. The meeting marks a significant step in building stronger ties and exploring collaborative opportunities between the jewellery traders and retailers of Kashmir and the wider trade network across
CIBJO Blue Books to be Spotlighted
Milan: A three day course tailored for jewellery industry professionals, which will take place from August 21 to August 23, 2024, at GIT in Bangkok, Thailand, will present ethical and sustainable best practices in the various sectors of the jewellery industry, as they are delineated in CIBJO’s Blue Books. The course is being offered jointly by the recently established CIBJO
