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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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Antwerp Seizes Parcel of Banned CAR Diamonds
Antwerp: The Antwerp diamond industry, represented by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), is stepping up its efforts in combatting conflict diamonds. The city, largely owing its reputation as the most transparent and strictly controlled diamond trade centre to the rigorous controls of all diamond imports and exports at the Antwerp Diamond Office, is determined to continue its strong commitment
GJF to Get Council Status Soon
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) expects to receive the status of council within the next two to three months, reports Business Standard. The federation said it would be easy to represent issues faced by gems and jewellery industry before government after receiving the status of the council. “We have already asked the concerned ministry in
GIA Considering Second India Lab
Mumbai: With its Mumbai grading lab taking more than four months to grade and return clients’ diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America may open a facility in the Indian manufacturing hub of Surat. A GIA release said it will “study the feasibility” of a second India lab, which would be the GIA’s 10th worldwide. It did not provide a possible
Platinum Strike Deal Edges Closer
Johannesburg: Labour negotiations at South Africa’s PGM mines are edging closer to a resolution as talks mediated by a ministerial task team continue. July platinum softened for a fifth session in a row on Wednesday to $1,433 an ounce and is down sharply from the $1,493 level less than two weeks ago over renewed hopes for an end to the
Artisan Awards ’25 Final Jury Round Concluded
Mumbai: The 8th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, powered by GIA, concluded its final jury round on16th January at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Over the course of the day, the distinguished jury panel, comprising Dr. Usha Balakrishnan, Eminent Jewellery Historian; Mr. Jay Sagar, Jewellery Specialist, Astaguru Auction House; Ms. Priya Tanna, President @trscreativeconsulting and Ex-Editor-In-Chief,
Sky Gold Ltd. Strengthens its Market Presence
Mumbai: Sky Gold Ltd. has announced significant milestones that underscore its commitment to innovation, client partnerships, and market expansion. Sky Gold has successfully onboarded Aditya Birla Jewellery, operating under the brand name Indriya. Launched by the Aditya Birla Group in July 2024, Indriya stands as a luxury jewellery brand that intricately blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. With ambitions to become one of the top jewellery retailers in India within the next five years, this collaboration marks a major step for Sky Gold Ltd. in aligning with
GJEPC Celebrates Silver Jubilee of its Kolkata Office
Kolkata: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, celebrated the Silver Jubilee (25th) anniversary of Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman, Eastern India, GJEPC, Mr. Suvankar
Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame
Mumbai: In a glittering celebration of excellence, the gem and jewelry industry bestowed its highest honor upon Reena Ahluwalia at the prestigious IIJS Signature 2025 Show. The Hall of Fame induction, considered the pinnacle of recognition in the jewelry and diamond industry, celebrates a lifetime of achievement and contribution. The Hall of Fame recognition was awarded by Gem and Jewellery Export
