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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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US Tariff Could Dent Growth of India’s G&J Industry: GJC
Mumbai: The United States (US) has maintained a 10% additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports under a permanent Section 301 regime, which replaced the previous temporary Section 122 surcharge on July 24, 2026. This duty applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones, and finished jewellery, impacting India’s primary overseas market. Expressing his dissatisfaction on the move,
The Platinum Buyer Seller Meet Ends Successfully
Kochi: The Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) 2026, hosted by Platinum Guild International (PGI) in Kochi on 8th & 9th July, brought together 10 manufacturers, more than 70 retailers and industry partners for discussions on product innovation, changing consumer demand and the future growth of platinum jewellery in India. Over the last few years, platinum jewellery has sustained double-digit growth in
New Tariff Puts India’s G&J Exports Under Pressure
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken note of the United States’ transition from the temporary Section 122 balance-of-payments surcharge to the new Section 301 tariff regime, effective from 24 July 2026, under which the additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remain unchanged at 10%. The new tariff framework follows the conclusion of investigations
European Natural Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs
Antwerp: Natural diamonds cut in Europe will once again be exempted from US import tariffs. This brings an end to the 10% import tariff that had been in effect for the past six months. The restored exemption is significant news for the Antwerp diamond sector: Antwerp is Europe’s leading diamond-cutting centre, and the United States is a major trading partner
Celebrate Onam with Platinum Jewellery
Kochi: Onam, a festival that symbolizes new beginnings and the promise of prosperity, brings with it the perfect opportunity to celebrate with something truly special. As families gather to create vibrant Pookalams, share the sumptuous Onam Sadhya, and celebrate the legendary return of King Mahabali, there’s no better way to elevate your festivities than with the timeless beauty of platinum
CIBJO to Hold 4 Seminars at Sep. VICENZAORO
Milan: CIBJO’s popular Jewellery Industry Voices webinar and seminar series will continue at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, with four hybrid seminars – in person at the Palladio Theatre at the Fiera di Vicenza exposition centre, and simultaneously live streamed. They will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The event is being hosted by the VICENZAORO organizer, the
ALROSA Closes its Trading Office in Antwerp
Antwerp: ALROSA has declared bankruptcy of its Belgian trading division, Alrosa Belgium NV in Antwerp. According to the Belgian edition l’Echo, in mid-June the supervisory board of the company recommended termination of participation in the Belgian trading division of Alrosa Belgium through bankruptcy. “The representative office of the Russian company ALROSA in Antwerp, Belgium (Alrosa Belgium), was closed after the
10th IRGSS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: The 10th Edition of the India Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show 2024 (IRGSS), organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), was inaugurated on 27th August in Jaipur by Mr. Neeraj Dubey, Additional Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur in the presence of Mr. K. M. Meena, Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Air Cargo Complex (ACC), Jaipur, along with key industry representatives.
