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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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Kalyan Jewellers Grows in Q1 Results
Thissur: Kalyan Jewellers has recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 7,268 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 5,528 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 31%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs 264 crore as against a PAT of Rs 178 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 49%. Standalone revenue (India) for Q1 FY 26 was Rs 6,142 Cr a growth of 31% when compared with the same period in the previous financial year and
50% Tariff: GJEPC Seeks Relief from Govt.
Mumbai: The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for
Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been about celebrating the quirks, chaos and quiet strength that defines sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to celebrate love, spark new memories and cherish old ones. As this exchange becomes more thoughtful, platinum jewellery is stepping into the spotlight as the go-to choice for
Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award
Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong
Zim Trust Agreements May Not Be Enforceable
Harare: Agreements which are claimed to have been made with diamond miners for support for Zimbabwe’s Community Share Ownership Schemes or Trusts, which come under the purview of the country’s Ministry of Youth, Indigenization and Economic Empowerment, may not be enforceable. According to NewZimbabwe.com, at a sector parliamentary committee which took place last week, acting secretary for Youth and Indigenization
Global Gold Jewellery Sales Down 7% in Q1 2015
New York: Global gold jewellery consumption declined 6.7% year-on-year to 527 tonnes in Q1 2015, its lowest first quarter level since 2012, according to the GFMS Metals Research and Forecasts team at Thomson Reuters. The agency recently released its first Quarterly Update and Outlook 2015 of its annual Gold Survey and attributed the fall in demand to purshases being deferred
De Beers Lowers Prices
Gaborone: De Beers cut prices some 2–3 percent at its latest allocation in Botswana, sources say, as attendees noted a more conciliatory tone from the company CEO. The slashed prices and smaller allocation—estimated at around $450 million—were stark signs of the manufacturing community’s ongoing troubles; executives previously hinted the company would hold the line on prices since it expected the
PGI USA Appoints Deedy to Oversee Marketing
New York: Platinum Guild International USA (PGI USA) appointed Meg Deedy as its director of marketing to oversee digital media, social media and public relations strategies and programs. Deedy most recently led the social media practice for TD Ameritrade at Havas Worldwide and has more than 10 years of experience in the U.S. and abroad with leading agencies TracyLocke, MRM/McCann
