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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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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Gold Smuggling Arrests Jump 750% YoY in India

Mumbai, 14th April: While cases of gold smuggling in India have jumped 265% from 40 in 2012-13 to 146 in 2013-14, the number of people arrested has shot up by 750%, from 30 in 2012-13 to 255 in 2013-14, data from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence shows, according to a report published in Mineweb. “Gold imports through the legal channel have

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Tracr Appoints Jillian Wolk as CEO

New York: Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. Ms. Jillian joins Tracr following senior leadership roles across the jewellery, luxury and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives at GIA, where she developed new services and drove diversified revenue, strengthened commercial strategy, and supported

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IIGJ Presents Glimpz’26 Annual Award Ceremony

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) presented Glimpz’26, its annual exhibition and awards ceremony showcasing the graduating batch of B.A. in Gems & Jewellery Design (2023–26).Held at the Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC Auditorium, the event brought together industry leaders, mentors, and emerging design talent on a common platform—celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the future of Indian jewellery.

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End of Diamond Production at Diavik Mine

Toronto: Diamond production at the Diavik mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, came to an end last week after 23 years. It produced over 150 million carats during its lifetime, more than either of NWT’s other mines – Ekati (owned by Burgundy) and Gahcho Kue (joint venture, De Beers and Mountain Province ). The closure on Thursday, 26 March 2026, also

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GJEPC to Organize ‘Design Inspirations’ on 9th April

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized ‘Design Inspirations’ event on 9th April, 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The design seminar invites a galaxy of eminent speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics. The workshop aims to provide the industry with relevant updates, enabling them to plan their designs and

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