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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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Undisclosed Synthetics Detected in Surat
Surat: The Surat Diamond Association (SDA) on Saturday detected 110 piece of synthetic diamonds from a packet belonging to two diamond traders operating from the Mini Bazaar diamond market in Varachha, according to a report published in The Times of India. This is the first time that synthetic diamonds have been detected from the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing
GJF Welcomes Govt’s Move to Ease Gold Import
Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) welcomed the Union Government’s recent initiatives to ease supply of gold as raw materials but sought industry status for the sector and National Jewellery Council status for the Federation so that it could implement key initiatives for the sector. GJF has urged the Government to create several jewellery parks with shared
8th Edition of Signature IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council officially inaugurated its eight edition of Signature on February 20, 2015, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE Complex) in Mumbai. It promises to be a grand event as over 580 exhibitors will be participating with over 1,100 booths spread over the 30,000 sq m venue. The event will witness more than 7,000
India Lifts Ban on Gold Coin, Medallion Imports
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday the import of gold coins and medallions will no longer be prohibited, pending further review, reports Financial Express. However, the limits on banks in selling gold coins and medallions are not being removed, the RBI said. Banks are free to grant gold metal loans, the RBI said, adding that rules
India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet on 7-8 July
London: With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to unlock exciting new opportunities, this exclusive B2B platform will bring together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and top UK buyers to foster meaningful partnerships and drive bilateral trade. India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the event on 7th & 8th July, 2026 at Arsenal
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Strengthens Nepal Buyer Outreach
Kathmandu: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expanded its international buyer outreach for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 with a comprehensive roadshow across Nepal, engaging leading jewellery associations, trade bodies and retailers to drive visitor registrations for the show. Led by Ajay Purohit, Deputy Head – International Events, GJEPC, the outreach programme covered Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara and Chitwan, where
First Pre-CIBJO Congress Special Report
Milan: With nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, headed by John Mulligan, the report considers both the challenges and opportunities presented to the jewellery industry as government regulations concerning social
Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk
New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling
