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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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Narendra Modi Inaugurates SDB
Surat: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) today in Surat, Gujarat. Before the program, the Prime Minister also visited Panchtatva Garden, viewed the Green Building of Surat Diamond Bourse & SPINE-4, and signed the visitor booklet. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister had also inaugurated the new terminal building at Surat Airport. Addressing
Choose Platinum Evara for Your Party Seasons
Mumbai: The end of the year is a time of celebration, joy and holiday cheer. Be it family gatherings, festive lunches and dinners with friends, weddings, office Christmas parties or even a glamorous New-Year Eve, it is a time to celebrate various occasions with your loved ones. It is also the perfect time to elevate your style and make a
IIJS Signature ’24 Now Expands to Dual Venues
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has successfully enlisted the IIJS Signature 2024 Exhibition under the “Procurement and Marketing Support” scheme of the Ministry of MSME. The scheme provides financial assistance to micro and small enterprises for participating in domestic and international trade fairs and exhibitions. As a result, the eligible exhibitors can now avail themselves of
WGC Releases Report on India’s Gold Market
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has published a new report titled ‘India Gold Market – Reform and growth’. The report explores the key factors that shape India’s gold demand and supply, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the future. The report updates the previous WGC report from 2017, ‘India’s Gold Market – evolution and innovation’, which highlighted
Registrations for CIBJO Congress Now Open
Milan: Registrations for the 2026 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) via the dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2026/ are now open. The congress will take place in Vicenza, Italy, from Friday, September 4, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026. The milestone event has been declared the Centenary Congress, and it will mark 100 years since CIBJO’s establishment in 1926.
World Diamond Congress from 12 to 15th July in Singapore
Singapore: As the Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress (WDC) is finalizing the preparations for World Diamond Congress to be held for the second time in the Island City. The Congress venue has been moved from Marina Bay Sands to the iconic, eco-chic PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel . “This venue offers a more intimate, sophisticated, and beautifully sustainable setting for our
India-Oman CEPA Comes Into Force
Muscat: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into force on 1 June 2026, ushering in a new phase in bilateral trade relations and creating fresh export opportunities across sectors including gems and jewellery, engineering goods, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and services. Signed on 18 December 2025 following negotiations launched in November 2023, the agreement grants India duty-free market
More Indian Women are Choosing Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: The domestic natural diamond jewellery market continues to witness strong growth momentum, with the country emerging as the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market. India contributes 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, up from 10% in 2019, surpassing both China and Japan. According to a recent study, ownership of natural diamond jewellery among Indian women has increased from 11% in
