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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CIBJO Guidelines for Measuring ESG Performance 

Milan: One year after its release of a breakthrough guidance document that first outlined environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles for the jewellery industry, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has followed up with a set of guidelines for measuring ESG performance in the distribution chain. And while the first document was geared primarily for companies handling laboratory-grown diamonds, the new

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Understanding Global Supply of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire

Mumbai: Gemfields, a leading global miner of coloured gemstones, has released a comprehensive new report titled Understanding the Global Supply of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. Key Findings and Objectives: The report sets out three primary objectives: updating data from the previous study, incorporating market analysis of sapphire, and integrating new data sources through collaboration with miners, associations, cooperatives, and consultants.

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Global Gold Demand Hits New High in 2024

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q4 and Full Year 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total annual gold demand (including OTC ) hit a new, record high of 4,974t, driven by strong, sustained central bank buying and growth in investment demand. The combination of record high gold prices, and volumes resulted in the highest ever total value of

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Jemora Gemhouse’s 1st Auction of Sapphires

Dubai: Jemora Gemhouse confirms its inaugural auction to occur from March 17-19, 2025, at the Dubai Diamond Exchange. This exclusive event will showcase an unparalleled collection of sapphires from some of the world’s most renowned sources, including Kashmir, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. Key Highlights for Inaugural Auction: Mr. Dev Shetty, Jemora Gemhouse’s Founder and CEO said, “Our inaugural auction will

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Registrations Open for JGW Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Buyer pre-registration for Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) – the world’s No. 1 jewellery sourcing destination – is now open, show organiser Informa Markets Jewellery announced today. Trade buyers may pre-register until 7 September to experience six specialised B2B sourcing experiences across two premier locations spread out over seven days. From 15 to 19 September, the

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Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre Opened at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Mumbai Customs, formally inaugurated the Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2, on 16th July 2025. The facilitation centre was inaugurated by Mr. Surjit Bhujbal, Member Customs, CBIC, in the presence of Mrs. Prachi Saroop, Principal Chief Commissioner, Mr. Alok Jha,

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Despite Challenges, Gold is Well Positioned

Mumbai: Gold entered the second half of 2025 following an exceptionally strong performance in the first six months of the year, with prices rising 26%. This surge was driven by a weaker US dollar, ongoing geopolitical tensions, strong investor interest, and sustained central bank buying, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) mid-year outlook released on Tuesday, July 15. While

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GJEPC Targets Saudi Arabia to Expand G&J Exports

Jeddah: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade in India, with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; the Embassy of India in Riyadh; the Consulate General of India in Jeddah; and the Dubai Jewellery Group, successfully launched SAJEX – The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition

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