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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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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
De Beers “to Cut Sightholder Numbers”
Gaborone: De Beers is reportedly planning to further cut the number of sightholders. The UK-based has steadily reduced the number from an historic peak of 350 to a current total of just over 60, reports the idexonline.com. That number is to be further reduced, as of January 2026, according to a letter sent by De Beers last month. “Sightholder selection
BDB Prepares Ind. Members for Sustainable Future
Mumbai: India’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) had organized a seminar to address Industry members, titled, “Polishing Our Future” on 11th October 2024 at BDB Convention Hall, Mumbai. Inviting world renowned speakers like Paul Zimnisky, Diamond analyst and expert, Tawhid Abdullah, CEO Jawhara Jewellery Group, Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, India, De Beers, Ananthanarayanan Hariharan, Head Retail and Merchandising, Novel Jewels, Aditya
Augmont Unveils Char Dham Coin Collection
Mumbai: Augmont Gold for All, India’s leading provider of precious metals, unveils its limited-edition ‘Char Dham Coin Collection’ ahead of the festive season. Following the success of the Ram Mandir (Kan Kan Me Ram) coin just ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration, this unique “Char Dham” series during the festive season provides devotees, collectors, and gift-givers an exceptional way to connect
GSI & Dr. Homi Bhabha State Uni. Sign MOU
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological services, and Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 6th May, 2024 to collaborate on education, research, and technological advancements. The partnership marks a strategic step forward in bridging academia and industry to promote innovative learning and research, specifically in gemology and chemistry.
