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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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Nearly 80% of Belgian Diamond Traders Pass First-Ever Anti-Money Laundering Exam
Antwerp: For the very first time, the Belgian FPS Economy and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) organized a large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) exam for Belgian diamond traders. The sector delivered strong results, with nearly 80%of the 196 participants passing the test. The exam, which assesses knowledge of Belgian AML obligations, is part of broader efforts to further strengthen compliance
Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.
London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,
GJC Calls for Balanced Policy & Consumer Friendly Reforms
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) released yesterday its half‑yearly review of the gold and silver market for 2026, noting that the first six months of the year were marked by historic peaks in bullion prices, followed by corrections that reshaped consumer sentiment and industry outlook. The Council emphasized that taxation changes, customs duty hikes, and global geopolitical
Two New Gold & Silver Vending Machines Launched in Mumbai
Mumbai: Aspect Bullion & Refinery, the pioneer behind India’s first-ever Gold & Silver Vending Machine, has launched two new vending machine installations in Mumbai this June. This expansion marks another significant milestone in the company’s mission to make buying gold and silver more accessible, seamless, and convenient through an innovative, secure, and hassle-free purchasing experience. A vending machine was launched at
Bhoomi Poojan of Mega CFC at SEEPZ
Mumbai: Boomi Poojan of the state-of-the-art Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) at SEEPZ was held in the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, who attended the event virtually; Mr. Shyam Jagannathan, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ, Mumbai; Mr. C.P Singh Chauhan, Joint Development Commissioner,
Seventh Cycle of De Beers Fetches $638 mln.
Gaborone: De Beers raked in $630 million from the seventh rough diamond sales cycle of 2022 compared to $522 million, a year earlier or $638 million during the sixth sales cycle of the year. Group chief executive Bruce Cleaver said rough diamond sales continued at a steady level in the seventh sales cycle of 2022. “In line with normal seasonal
Vipul Shah Elected Chairman, Kirit Bhansali VC of GJEPC
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem & jewellery trade in India, announced the Election Results of the new GJEPC board members for the tenure of 2022-2024 on 30th August 2022. Mr. Vipul Shah, the Vice Chairman of GJEPC for the tenure 2020-22, took charge as the Chairman of GJEPC for the tenure
Alrosa Sells $250m Rough a Month, Despite Sanctions
Moscow: Alrosa is reportedly selling over $250m of diamonds a month, despite sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine. Sales have resumed, says Bloomberg News, primarily to India, where banks have become more comfortable with transactions in rupees and in currencies other than US dollars, which have been outlawed. Alrosa, the state-controlled miner, is now said to be selling at levels
