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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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IDE to Hold Special Sales Event in NY with DDC
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced that it will hold a special sales event in New York, in collaboration with the New York Diamond Dealers Club, under the headline STAND WITH ISRAEL. The event will be held from November 27 – 30, 2023, on the new trading floor of the DDC. Due to the war with Gaza, the Israeli
Exclusive Ukrainian Jewellery at GemGenève
Geneva: For the fourth time in a row, the Strong & Precious Art Foundation (S&P) showcases emerging Ukrainian jewelry brands at GemGenève, a small but prestigious biennial gemstone and high-end jewelry exhibition held in Geneva, Switzerland. At GemGenève’s upcoming edition, of November 2 -5, 2023, S&P’s lineup includes jewelry brands Nomis, Drutis Jewellery, Yuval Studios, Inesa Kovalova, and Zhernov Artifactory, all of which participated in previous editions of
India’s Gold Demand in Q3 2023 up by 10%
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average. According to the WGC’s data series, central banks saw the third strongest quarter of net buying, reaching 337t. Although shy
Facets Diamond Conference Concluded
Gaborone: The government of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre yesterday concluded the co-organised, two-day diamond conference, FACETS 2023, Motswedi Wa Khumo – Diamonds For Change, in the country’s capital, Gaborone. The conference, inaugurated by Botswana President Masisi, welcomed a host of delegates and industry stakeholders from across the globe, gathering to discuss the state of the diamond industry
GJEPC Unveils Bold & New Initiatives
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced major initiatives that reflect the Council’s commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and national pride. During the recently concluded IIJS Premiere 2025, Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, gave a lowdown on the new projects aimed at elevating India’s position in the
Titan Plans to Shift Manufacturing Units to UAE
Mumbai: Titan, India’s largest jeweller and watchmaker, is considering moving part of its manufacturing operations to the UAE to preserve low-tariff access to U.S. markets amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, according to media reports. A part of the Tata Group, Titan recently announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Dubai-based luxury retailer Damas, which runs
Gemfields Sells ‘Faberge’ for $ 50 Million
London: Gemfields announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly owned Fabergé Limited (‘Fabergé’), the iconic luxury brand, to SMG Capital LLC (the ‘Buyer’), for a total consideration of USD 50 million. Of that sum, USD 45 million is payable to Gemfields by the Buyer on completion of the sale (which is expected on
GJEPC to Celebrate PM’s 75th Birth Day in a Unique Way
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has pledged to introduce a nationwide blood donation campaign to commemorate and celebrate Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s birthday on 17th September 2025. The same day will be celebrated as the National Jewellers Day every year. Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions GJEPC announced during the IIJS Premiere 2025 that
