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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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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
GJC Gets New Office in Mumbai
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing over six lakh jewellers across India, marked another significant milestone in its journey with the inauguration of its new office at Trust House, Parel East, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, GJC has emerged as a leading national trade body advocating policy reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging responsible trade practices,
More Sanctions Declared on Russian Gold
London: The UK, US Canada, and Japan announced at the G7 Summit on 26th June that exports of Russian gold, its biggest non-energy export, will no longer be allowed to be enter their respective countries. LBMA noted that these rules to apply only to new gold of Russian origin, not to old production (which remains Good Delivery). “We believe this
Joyalukkas Hosts Solitaire Show with Forevermark
Mumbai: De Beers Forevermark, the world’s leading and trusted diamond jewellery brand, will showcase a collection of over 1000 diamond solitaires at 21 Joyalukkas stores across the country. These exquisite solitaires will be on display till July 2nd, 2022. De Beers Forevermark’s diamonds are the world’s most methodically selected diamonds and Joyalukkas are known for their transparency, trust and quality.
GJEPC Organized 3rd Member Outreach Program
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised its 3rd Member Outreach program and initiated Discussions on the Way-Forward in Mumbai on 22nd June. This was organised in association with World Gold Council and supported by Jewellers Youth Forum. The exclusive program aimed to create awareness among industry members about the Council’s many initiatives to facilitate business and
WDC Warns KP against Risking a Two-Tier Market
Kasane: Highlighting the proven ability of natural diamond resources to serve as a driver for the development of sustainable economies and societies, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Edward Asscher warned that this potential is threatened if the Kimberley Process (KP) doesn’t evolve to address the challenges of today. He was speaking during the opening day of the KP Intersessional, which
