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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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Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from
GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event
Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul
KISNA Opens Showroom in Borivali, Mumbai
Mumbai: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, proudly announces the grand opening of its 82nd exclusive showroom at Sky City Mall, F-02, First Floor, Devipada, Western Express Highway, Borivali. This milestone reinforces KISNA’s commitment to making luxury diamond and gold jewellery more accessible across India, furthering its vision of ‘Har Ghar KISNA.’The prestigious launch event
David Kellie to Step Down from NDC Post
Mumbai: Mr. David Kellie has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) by the end of 2025. He has expressed his decision in a post on the Linkedin. The post says, “Following the successful signing of the Luanda Accord committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural
Honouring the GEMS of the G&J Industry
Mumbai: The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere will felicitate the luminaries of the Gems & Jewellery industry recognizing their outstanding contributions with their dedication and passion that not only elevated the industry but also inspired generations of craftsmen and entrepreneurs. Some celebrated names among them include Mr. Joy Alukka, Mr. Varghese Alukka, Mr. John Alukka, Mr. Paul Alukka, etc.
KP Figures Say Diamond Industry is Shrinking
Johannesburg: The value of rough diamonds mined globally during 2023 fell by just over 20 per cent, down from $16bn in 2022 to $12.7bn according to the latest Kimberley Process (KP) figures. The volume of diamonds mined fell by 7.6 per cent to 111.5m carats, and average per carat prices slipped almost 14 per cent from $132.27 to $114.10. Production
Q2 Output of De Beers’ Declined by 15%
London: De Beers’ rough diamond production decreased by 15% to 6.4 million carats in Q2 of the year, according to a statement issued by the Anglo American. It said production decreased in Botswana by 19% to 4.7 million carats, driven by intentional lower production from short-term changes in plant feed mix at Jwaneng to process existing surface stockpiles. Production at
‘Current State of Diamond Market’
New York: At a panel held during “The Current State of Diamond Market” on July 16 during the Initiatives in Art and Culture’s 14th annual Gold + Diamond Conference in New York City, most speakers agreed that the natural and lab-grown diamond sectors are hurting right now. At the panel, which Rob Bates of JCK moderated, several IDMA board members shared their
