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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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IAGES Directory Brings Verified Partners on One Platform
Mumbai: The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025, has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before
De Beers Sets out Portfolio & Organizational Actions to Support Long-Term Value Creation
London: De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensurean efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term while enhancing future competitiveness and retaining optionality as industry conditions improve. Since 2024, De Beers has been streamlining its business in line with its Origins strategy to
Kering Holds 2nd “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry” Ceremony
Milan: The second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry took place on July 9, 2026, at the luxury group Kering’s headquarters in Paris during Paris Haute Couture Week. The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is a partner of Kering in the awards, which aim to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making.
41st World Diamond Congress Kicks Off in Singapore
Singapore: With almost every seat taken in the Atrium Ballroom of Singapore’s Park Collection Hotel in City Island’s Marina Bay district, the 41st World Diamond Congress kicked off on July 13. In his welcome speech, Fabio Cascapera, Chair of the Congress Organising Committee and President of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES), noted that since the 24th World Diamond Congress was held in Singapore
Mia by Tanishq Opens in Oberoi Mall, Mumbai
Mumbai: Mia, from the house of Tanishq, one of India’s leading fine jewellery brands, strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest flagship store at Oberoi Mall, Goregaon. The store was launched by Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharjee, Retail Head, Mia by Tanishq. Designed to offer an immersive and elevated shopping experience, the new store reflected Mia’s commitment to making contemporary
IIJS Tritiya Opens in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The 3rd edition of IIJS Tritiya 2025, India’s 3rd largest and most comprehensive B2B jewellery show, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opened at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 21st to 24th March 2025. Mr. M.B. Patil, Minister of Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated IIJS Tritiya 2025 along with Dr. Sharavana
Augmont Gets 4 Prestigious Awards
Mumbai: Augmont Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Augmont Goldtech Pvt. Ltd. have been recognized for their prominent contributions to the bullion and digital gold industry at the 10th India International Bullion Summit (IIBS), hosted by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). The group secured honors across four key categories, reaffirming its leadership and commitment to innovation, transparency, and proficiency in the sector.
CIBJO Recommends New Definition of ‘Recycled Gold’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is recommending a new definition of “recycled gold״ to be used in the jewellery and watch sectors, so as to provide greater clarity and consistency both within the industry and marketplace. CIBJO will henceforth include the definition in the guidance documents it produces. The definition, which covers recycled materials recovered during manufacturing and fabrication
