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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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India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond
NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA
London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products
Second edition of “TREASURES” in Lisbon
Lisbon: The second Edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium, will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s edition is “Crowns and Tiaras.” During the two-day colloquium, participants will enjoy presentations by a choice
Rosy Blue Foundation Launches Scholarship
Mumbai: The Rosy Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Rosy Blue, a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, proudly announces the official launch of the Arunkumar & Ramniklal Mehta (ARRA) Scholarship, following a successful pilot phase in 2024. Established in memory of Late Shri Ramniklalbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta and Late Shri Arunkumar Ramniklalbhai Mehta, this flagship initiative aims to
Candere Signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan, has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador, marking a pivotal moment in its national expansion strategy. This partnership underscores Candere’s commitment to redefining jewellery for a new customer category – celebrating individuality, meaningful gifting, and everyday self-expression. With his global appeal and timeless charm, Shah Rukh Khan
Gemfields Announced $30 Mln. Rights Issue
London: Gemfields Group Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:GML) and AIM (AIM:GEM), has announced the launch of a fully underwritten Rights Issue to raise approximately $30 million. The Rights Issue will offer 10 new shares for every 21 existing shares at a price of 4.22 pence or ZAR1.06860 per new share. The
KP Progresses in Expanding Conflict Definition
Dubai: World Diamond Council (WDC) has welcomed the meaningful progress made towards expanding the Kimberley Process (KP) definition of conflict diamonds, after a successful week of open and productive dialogue at the 2025 Intersessional in Dubai. The meeting, hosted by the UAE and current KP Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem, marked a significant breakthrough in seeking to expand the definition of
