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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
5th ‘CARATS’ Show from 12th July
Surat: Surat Diamond Association is all set to host the highly anticipated 5th edition of CARATS Surat Diamond Expo. The exhibition is organized by Surat Diamond Association (SDA), a non profit organization on a mission to expand the diamond industry in Surat by giving it exposure to the Indian and overseas markets. In an event that promises to sparkle with
Transition Period for Revised SoW Ends Soon
New York: The World Diamond Council’s (WDC) revised System of Warranties is set to reach its first critical deadline on September 21, 2024, when it becomes obligatory for all rough diamond sales. The global mechanism created by the organization helps companies provide assurance that the goods they are trading are in alignment with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), by
India’s Plain Gold Jewellery Exports Grew by 61%
Mumbai: For the FY 2023-24,exports of Plain Gold Jewellery surged by an impressive 61.72% to US$ 6792.24 million as compared to US$ 4199.96 million in FY 2022-23. “Total Gold jewellery (plain & studded jewellery), which experienced a 10.47% decline between April 2023 to September 2023, rebounded strongly in the latter half of the year, achieving a growth of 46.91%.” The UAE emerged as a significant market for plain
Turkish Role in Development of Jewellery’s Heritage
Milan: Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), has highlighted the foundational role played by the Turkish people over thousands of years in the development of the jewellery arts and tradition. Visting Istanbul as a guest of the Turkish Jewellery Exporters’ Association and its President, Burak Yakin, he spoke both at the opening of the “Art For Jewellery
