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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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India-Thailand Ink MoUs to Boost G&J Trade
Bangkok: A high-level delegation of 18 members from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Jewellers Association Jaipur, and Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association visited Thailand from 22nd to 24th February 2025 to explore collaborative opportunities in the sector, reflecting a unified effort to strengthen trade ties between India and Thailand. The most significant highlight of the delegation
Momentum is Gearing up for IIJS Tritiya
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is gearing up for the upcoming IIJS Tritiya 2025, scheduled to take place from 21-24 March 2025, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The excitement surrounding the event is palpable, with stall allotment currently underway at the Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, in Seepz, Mumbai. The IIJS Tritiya 2025 edition, now
AWDC Welcomes Postponement of Mandatory Traceability
Antwerp: Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing the interests of Belgian diamond companies, has welcomed the provisions of the 16th sanctions package against Russia, announced recently by the G7. AWDC considers the postponement of the deadline for the mandatory implementation of a traceability mechanism for diamonds to January 1, 2026, an important signal, as it grants diamond
Argyle Pink Diamonds Partners with West Australian Ballet
Mumbai: Argyle Pink Diamonds has forged a collaboration with the West Australian Ballet, Australia’s oldest ballet company, to establish the Rare Gem partnership. This initiative will fund a 12-month scholarship within the prestigious Young Artists Program, providing emerging ballet dancers with invaluable stage experience, mentorship, and preparation for a professional career. Lauren Major, Executive Director of West Australian Ballet, expressed
'Presidents Forum' Formed
Antwerp: The heads of the jewellery and diamond industry’s four leading international representative bodies have agreed on Tuesday to establish “The Presidents Forum,” which is a joint consultative committee with its members being the presidents of each organization. Together they will discuss and formulate coordinated strategies and policies for the industry on important issues of common interest. Hosted by Dr.
First Texas-Israel Diamond Show in September
Ramat Gan: This fall strategic cooperation between the Texas Jewelers Association (TJA) and the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) will produce the first Texas-Israel Diamond Show in San Antonio from September 29 – 30, 2014. This is the first time that jewelers in Texas and surrounding states will be offered the opportunity to buy diamonds directly from the source. The unique
India Hikes Import Tariff Value on Gold, Silver
New Delhi: The Indian government yesterday hiked import tariff value on gold and silver to USD 411 per 10 grams and USD 632 per kg as global prices have increased in the wake of escalating violence in Iraq. In the first fortnight of this month, tariff value on imported gold stood at USD 408 per 10 grams and silver at
De Beers June Sight Estimated at $640M
Gaborone: The De Beers June sight closed with an estimated value of $640 million as demand for rough diamonds remained firm. Prices and assortments were largely unchanged from the previous sight, although sightholders reported minor price adjustments on select boxes. There was ex-plan supplied – rough in excess of sightholders’ initial application for goods – as demand rose during sight
