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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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Will LGDs Disrupt Indian Gold Jewellery Market?
Mumbai: Women may start blending natural and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) into their jewelry collections, which could lead to a gradual rise in the popularity of LGD-studded pieces. This change is likely to be driven by factors such as education, disposable income, and shifting fashion trends. With LGDs priced much lower than natural diamonds, the jewelry industry is set for transformation.
Jemora Gemhouse Expands Viewing to New York
Dubai: Following the overwhelming response to the launch of Jemora Gemhouse, it has announced an additional viewing opportunity for its inaugural auction in New York, scheduled for March 24-26, 2025. This follows the initial viewing on March 17-19, 2025, at the DMCC’s Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE. The auction results will be announced on March 27, 2025. An exceptional selection of high-value,
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
GJEPC Briefs PMO on US Tariff Impact
New Delhi: India’s gem and jewellery sector has formally presented its key demands to the Government of India, urging for relief from US tariffs amid escalating trade tensions. GJEPC’s industry representation to the GoI encapsulates key areas requiring immediate attention under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). A high-level delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, met Principal Secretary
GJEPC Becomes Title Partner of IIJS-JCL
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has become the Title Partner of the highly anticipated IIJS-JCL (Jewellers Cricket League), which kicked off on 11/04/2025) at the state-of-the-art Cricket Hub Ground, strategically located on the Banur-Landran Highway in Mohali. Representing GJEPC at this exciting event are esteemed officials Mr. Shamal Pote, Director along with team Mr. Pranabes Hazra
Seminar on “GJEPC & Trade Opportunities”
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully organized an insightful seminar on “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery community of Zaveri Bazaar on April 11, 2025. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the Council’s various initiatives and support systems designed to boost the growth and global reach of the Indian gem and
Gemfields to Raise $30 Mln. Through Rights Issue
London: Gemfields Group Ltd announced on Friday plans to raise USD30 million through an equity rights issue, following a swing to a significant annual loss driven by rising costs and ongoing political instability. The London-listed miner and marketer of coloured gemstones reported a pretax loss of USD103.6 million for 2024, reversing from a USD16.6 million profit in 2023. Annual revenue
