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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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Pre-Budget Recommendations by GJF
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) sector across India, has urged Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley to abolish 80:20 rule for gold import, which allows only the nominated agencies to import gold on the condition that 20 per cent
"Be Sensitive To Festival Dates": WFDB
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is calling on international trade fair organizers to “be sensitive to dates” when scheduling events so they don’t fall on religious festivals and thus prevent some industry members from taking part. “The fast expanding number of trade shows and exhibitions held across the world has often been scheduled in such a way
AGS Launches Virtual Guild
New York: The American Gem Society (AGS) has launched a virtual guild, which is open to all members of the trade. The first GoTo Guilds meeting will be a presentation by Peter Yantzer, executive director of AGS Laboratories, on “Light Performance 101,” an in-depth primer on the American Gem Society’s Light Performance Cut Grade on July 8. “Originally, the intention
Quality Label ‘Antwerp’s Most Brilliant’
Antwerp: The City of Antwerp and the AWDC awarded three additional Antwerp jewelers the quality label ‘Antwerp’s Most Brilliant’, indicating they meet the strictest requirements in terms of quality, service and transparency. Antwerp’s Most Brilliant was launched earlier this year and collects the city’s most qualitative and reliable jewellers, living up to Antwerp’s reputation as a diamond centre of excellence.
PGI Launches New Campaign for Dhoni Collection
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India proudly introduces the exclusive M.S. Dhoni Signature Edition from Men of Platinum, a collection that embodies the legacy of one of India’s most revered sporting icons. This collection is crafted from 95% pure platinum, a metal known for its unmatched strength, endurance and resilience, much like the values that have guided Dhoni throughout his
GJEPC Targets 20% Export Boost to UAE with IGJS
Dubai: The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai commenced yesterday, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. This exclusive event, co-sponsored by Suntech Business Solutions and supported by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, brings together the finest of Indian gems and jewellery, reinforcing India’s position as a premier destination
Big FDI Increase in India’s G&J Sector
Mumbai: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s gems & jewellery sector witnessed an impressive year-on-year growth of 673% in the first quarter of FY2024, rising to $40 million (INR 330 crore) from $5 million (INR 42 crore) during the same period in 2023. This sharp increase highlights renewed investor confidence in the sector. According to a review by the GJEPC,
Diavik Begins Underground Production
Perth: Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has officially entered commercial production at its A21 underground mine, marking a significant milestone in the mine’s operations. The successful completion of Phase 1 of the A21 underground project comes after extensive development and construction efforts. The company has also received approval for Phase 2 of the project, with an additional investment of $17
