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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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Global Diamond Jewellery Sales Hit $79 Billion
Gaborone: Global diamond jewelry sales hit a record $79 billion in 2013, as the market faces a coming rough shortage, according to De Beers’ inaugural Diamond Insight Report. The report said that U.S. sales rose 7 percent last year, while sales in India and China grew 12 percent. According to the report, one in six U.S. diamond jewelry sales were
Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair on February 1-3, 2015
Antwerp: Diamond buying jewellers visiting the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) will get a genuine taste of the unequaled variety of diamonds that the Antwerp diamond market has to offer, says Ari Epstein, the CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), which is the chief sponsor of the Fair. “Antwerp is the world’s leading diamond trading centre. However, my
Zimbabwe’s VP Lashes out at India’s Surat
Harare: Zimbabwe’s often reserved vice president Joyce Mujuru has sparked a potential diplomatic spat following her weekend tongue-in-cheek comment over India’s Surat. Surat, a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, was considered the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre. She was quoted in the local press as having said that India had “built a whole town” from smuggled
Winners Take Home Trophies at 2014 JNA Awards
Hong Kong: Anoop Mehta of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Ahmed Bin Sulayem of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – exceptional and inspiring leaders who are making an incredible impact in the gemstone and jewellery industry – led this year’s crop of 20 JNA Awards recipients. The awardees were feted in a spectacular ceremony and gala dinner that
Dhoni’s Unbreakable Legacy with Men of Platinum
Mumbai: As the IPL season kicks off, cricket fever reaches its peak and Thala gears up to don the yellow jersey once again, igniting passion in fans across the country. For every MS Dhoni loyalist, it’s more than just a game—it’s an unbreakable bond, built on faith, resilience, and moments that live forever. This season, honour the legend and wear
Concern about Irradiated Rubies and Sapphires
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) are once again expressing concern about the presence in the marketplace of irradiated rubies and sapphires, particularly sourced in Sri Lanka. The materials in question, which have a pleasing but temporary appearance, were earlier reported upon in a 2022 press release
Mia by Tanishq Opens in Oberoi Mall, Mumbai
Mumbai: Mia, from the house of Tanishq, one of India’s leading fine jewellery brands, strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest flagship store at Oberoi Mall, Goregaon. The store was launched by Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharjee, Retail Head, Mia by Tanishq. Designed to offer an immersive and elevated shopping experience, the new store reflected Mia’s commitment to making contemporary
IIJS Tritiya Opens in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The 3rd edition of IIJS Tritiya 2025, India’s 3rd largest and most comprehensive B2B jewellery show, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opened at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 21st to 24th March 2025. Mr. M.B. Patil, Minister of Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated IIJS Tritiya 2025 along with Dr. Sharavana
