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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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Gold Prices on Down Trajectory
Mumbai: The price of gold continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive day in India, reflecting a mix of domestic and global market influences. The decline in gold prices is evident across major markets. In Delhi, 10 grams of 24-carat gold is priced at Rs 76,963, a sharp drop from Rs 78,003 recorded yesterday. In Chennai, the price stands
Platinum Love Bands Launches ‘SeaItwithPlatinum’
Mumbai: The month of love calls for a celebration that is as rare and meaningful as the bond it honours. This Valentine’s Day, Platinum Love Bands by PGI India unveils its ‘SealItWithPlatinum‘ campaign, capturing the essence of love that is rare, precious, and everlasting—just like platinum. The campaign beautifully captures the journey of modern relationships—where love is a choice made every day, built on
‘VAIRAM’ Charts Course for India’s LGD Supremacy
Chennai: The Vajra Industry Research & Academic Meet (VAIRAM) Workshop 2025, held on 10th February at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Research Park in Chennai, emerged as a landmark event in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) sector in India. Organized by India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras in association with GJEPC, the VAIRAM workshop provided
GJC Requests a Reduction in GST to 1.25%
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier body for jewellers, has urged the government to rationalize the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bullion and precious ornaments, reducing it to 1.25% from the current 3% to ease the burden on consumers and boost sales. GJC appreciates Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while urging the GST council
Platinum Love Bands for Your Summer Wedding
Mumbai: As we enter the summer wedding season, draw inspiration from your favourite celebrities when it comes to engagement ring choices. Celebrities worldwide have long favoured engagement rings set in platinum for their memorable “I Do” moments as this naturally white metal is renowned for its elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. From A-list actors to music sensations, these celebrities have embraced platinum
GJEPC Organized InnovNXT, Forty Under 40 Leadership Summit
Mumbai: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India’s total gem & jewellery of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices. These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling
Global Gold Demand Stays Strong: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023. Healthy investment from the OTC market1 , persistent central
De Beers Moving Auctions HQ to Botswana
Gaborone: De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs, according to media reports. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value, via online auctions to almost 1,000 registered buyers. The other 90 per cent is sold to sightholders. In a statement
