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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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2024 CIBJO Congress to be Streamed Live
Milan: The 2024 CIBJO Congress is set to open in Shanghai, China, on November 2, and for the first time in the history of the three-day event, it will be broadcast live worldwide. Free access to the live broadcast will be available via the dedicated congress website at https://cibjo.org/congress-2024/ or via the CIBJO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cibjocommunications9276/streams. The Digital Binder of the
GJC Advises Jewellers to Carry Essential Documents
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has called upon its members and industry stakeholders to carry out all necessary documentation to ensure the smooth movement of goods during the upcoming Maharashtra election. The GJC’s directive covers items such as gems and jewellery, bullion, precious stones, and allied articles. In light of the upcoming Maharashtra elections, GJC
GJEPC Hosted Dr. S. Jaishankar
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, Govt. of India at its head office on Sunday 27th October. Dr. Jaishankar was visiting Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai for an interaction on India’s foreign policy at an event titled “Indian Foreign Policy: A Transformational Decade”, which aimed to explore the
Reena Ahluwalia Donates ‘Pristine’ Canadian Diamond Painting
Toronto: The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) held the CJA Industry Summit on Oct. 21 at The St. Regis Toronto. The CJA summit is Canada’s premier jewellery industry event. The Chair of CJA, Angela Betteridge invited artist and jewellery designer Reena Ahluwalia to showcase her diamond artworks at the event. Upon invitation, Artist Reena Ahluwalia donated ‘Pristine’, her Canadian diamond painting,
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result
Sara Tendulkar Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Litestyle by PNG
Pune: Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand’s connection with India’s future jewellery consumers. The association reinforces Litestyle’s role as a strategic bridge between PNG Jewellers’ legacy customers and its future customers. While PNG has been a trusted name
