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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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Gemfields Ruby Auction Nets $68.7 Mln.
Mumbai: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) has reported robust results from its recent auction of mixed-quality rough rubies, held from 3rd to 18th June 2024. The event, marking the 10th anniversary of Gemfields’ inaugural ruby auction, showcased strong market confidence despite industry challenges. The auction generated total revenues of $68.7 million, with 94 of the 97 lots offered being sold, accounting for 217,044
Cen. Bank Gold Demand to Rise in 2025: WGC
Mumbai: More than eight in ten (81%) of respondents have indicated that they expect reserve managers will continue to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months, according to new data released by the World Gold Council (WGC). This is the highest ever recorded since its 2019 annual survey. The 2024 Central Banks Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, which collected
PM Vishwakarma Training Program for Jewellery Artisans at IIGJ Udupi
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the PM Vishwakarma Training Program at Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi (Mangalore, Karnataka) in an endeavour to empower the artisans of the gem and jewellery industry and enhancing their skills and productivity. Participants of the program will receive a toolkit valued at ₹15,000 from the Government of
Govt. Clarifies Re-Import Rules for Unsold Jewellery at Exhibitions
New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a crucial clarification concerning the re-import of unsold jewellery exported for exhibitions under specific conditions outlined in the Handbook of Procedure, 2023. This announcement follows recent amendments to the import policy for certain jewellery items. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
Gemfields Updates ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ Figures
London: Gemfields has confirmed its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’’ figures for the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique, which now stand at 20% and 25% respectively for the 10-year period from 2015 through 2024. The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ reveals the percentage of natural resource revenue paid to the government of the country from
GJEPC Advocates ‘Green Exhibitions’ with IIJS
Mumbai: On World Environment Day, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Green Practices at its flagship India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) exhibitions – one of the world’s top 2 B2B Trade shows in the gem & jewellery sector. With the theme of
Registrations for CIBJO Congress 2025 Open
Milan: Registrations for the 2025 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) have opened now. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2025/. The three-day event will take place from Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The 2025 CIBJO Congress will mark the start of the World Jewellery Confederation’s Centenary
IIJS Premiere 2024 Wins Excellence Award
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently announced that the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 has been awarded the coveted “Top Source from India Show” honour at the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2025 — for the second year in a row. The award was received by Mr. Shamal Pote, Director – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, in recognition
