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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
NDC Plans Higher Spend for India: Amber Pepper
Mumbai: Ms. Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai on 30th April. Accompanied by Ms. Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East, NDC, Pepper met with top
‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’
Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:
Size of UK Jewellery Industry to Rise by 2.1%
London: A New research published by 77 Diamonds shows that the size of the United Kingdom (UK) jewellery manufacturing industry is set to increase by 2.1% by the end of 2026, with total market revenue forecast to exceed £1 billion for the first time since 2023. 77 Diamonds has analysed historical data on the estimated annual revenue of the UK
GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The
