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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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Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
Sky Gold and Diamonds Appoints MSKA & Associates
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries, subject to shareholders’ approval. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The move marks a
Reena Ahluwalia’s Painting Accessioned into Smithsonian
Toronto: Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting, “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond,” has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At a May 6 ceremony in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dr. Gabriela Farfan, the Coralyn W. Whitney Curator of Gems and Minerals, accepted the painting. This is the first contemporary
India’s PM Appeals People Not to Buy Gold
New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has appealed country’s citizens not to buy gold for one year. His may have sounded unusual at first, especially in a country where gold is deeply linked to tradition, savings and family celebrations. But behind the statement lies a larger economic concern: pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and the weakening rupee
Gemfields Held Auction of Unsold High Quality Emeralds
London: Gemfields has generated $4.8-million in revenue from a mini auction, held from February 19 to 21, of previously unsold higher-quality emeralds. The Gemstone miner says 10 of the 13 lots on offer were sold, with 45 864 ct sold out of the 59 192 ct on offer. An average sales price of $105.49/ct was achieved. Gemfields product and sales MD Adrian Banks said
India Takes Centre Stage as Partner at INHORGENTA
Munich: India proudly takes centre stage as the role of official partner country at INHORGENTA 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the global gem and jewellery industry. The show, INHORGENTA 2025, was inaugurated at the India Pavilion recently by Mr. Shatrughna Sinha, IFS, Consul General of India, Munich; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München;
Zambia Suspends 15% Duty on Gemstones
Mumbai: Gemfields Group Limited, a leading coloured gemstone miner, has welcomed the Zambian government’s decision to suspend the 15% export duty on precious gemstones and metals, a move set to benefit the country’s emerald industry significantly. The suspension, was issued by Zambia’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, and takes immediate effect. As a result, the duty will no longer
Kirit Bhansali Elected Chairman, Shaunak Parikh VC of GJEPC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the country’s apex nodal trade body, announced the appointment of Mr. Kirit Bhansali as Chairman; Mr. Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman and announced the constitution of new Committee of Administration (COA) after the completion of the COA Election 2024. Mr. Kirit Bhansali said, “Our vision is to drive transformative growth for India’s gem and
