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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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DSF 20th Anniversary to be Memorable
Dubai: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF), the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) and the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), an Agency of the Government of Dubai, have joined hands to make the 20th anniversary of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai’s leading consumer shopping experience, a truly memorable event. In 2015, for the first time in its
Hallmarks Still Voluntary in India
New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS Act, 1986) will enable hallmarking of precious metals and jewellery including gold by providing ‘legal recognition’ through amending the Act. On making the process mandatory, the Government will only take a call after further assessment of consumer needs by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The BIS, which will now be positioned
AWDC Wins Best Sustainability Report Award
Antwerp: On December 2nd, 2014 the 16th edition of the award ceremony for Best Belgian Sustainability Report took place. The Award is an initiative of the Belgian Institute of Registered Auditors. It encourages and rewards companies and organizations that, next to reporting on their economic and financial data, report on their activities in the framework of sustainable development in a
Argyle Raises Money for Women for Internship
London: A champagne diamond from Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine has been used to raise funds to sponsor a female mining intern from London’s Imperial College. The Rio Tinto internship was announced at a ‘Women in Mining’ event on the side-lines of Europe’s leading mining investment and capital raising conference, the Mines and Money conference in London. Rio Tinto’s Diamonds
SAJEX: a Catalyst for Enhancing Bilateral Relations
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia presents significant opportunities for the Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) market, and SAJEX serves not merely as an exhibition, but as a vital catalyst for enhancing bilateral relations and creating shared value for both economies. GJEPC aspires for this event to gain widespread recognition and to become a staple on Jeddah’s event calendar, thereby stimulating the local
New Export Opportunities for India’s G&J in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025), the first-ever dedicated B2B gems and jewellery (G&J) exhibition in the Kingdom, was inaugurated yesterday at the iconic Jeddah Superdome. Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the Embassy of India in Riyadh, and the Consulate
IFJA, a Design School for Jewellery Launched
Milan: The International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA), a jewellery craftsmanship and design school that will be based in Milan, Italy, was officially launched on September 6, during a presentation about the new institution that was a highlight of the CIBJO seminar series at the September 2025 edition VICENZAORO jewellery show in Vicenza. As described by its founders, the International Fine
BDB Shines at Secure India Summit 2025
New Delhi: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has been shortlisted and ultimately crowned the Winner of the Safe and Secure Corporate of the Year 2025 Award. The event was organized by the Times Group at the inaugural ‘Secure India Summit 2025’ at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This incredible achievement underscores BDB’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards
