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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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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
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.
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
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
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
