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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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Size of UK Jewellery Industry to Rise by 2.1%
London: A New research published by 77 Diamonds shows that the size of the United Kingdom (UK) jewellery manufacturing industry is set to increase by 2.1% by the end of 2026, with total market revenue forecast to exceed £1 billion for the first time since 2023. 77 Diamonds has analysed historical data on the estimated annual revenue of the UK
GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026
London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7
GJEPC Presents Pre-Budget Recommendations
New Delhi: Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, met Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs.. Nirmala Sitharaman today during a pre-budget consultation held in Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr. Shah presented key recommendations on behalf of the gem and jewellery industry, aimed at fostering growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and addressing the industry’s critical challenges. Mr. Shah said, “We thank the Hon’ble Finance
HDFC Bank Carries Out 1st Gold Forward Deal from GIFT City
Mumbai: HDFC, India’s private sector bank, has become the first domestic bank to execute a gold forward deal from GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.) The deal was executed by HDFC BANK GIFT City IBU in collaboration with Hindustan Platinum Pvt. Ltd., a global refiner and manufacturer of high purity precious metal products and industrial services. Regulators have enabled onshore
Gem-A Launches ’24 Issue of The Journal of Gemmology
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has launched the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology (Volume 39, No. 4, 2024). Released digitally on December 13, this issue contains news and research from the international gemmological community, including an article dedicated to emeralds from Musakashi in the Solwezi District of Zambia. These emeralds may exhibit similarities to
Celebrate Season of Commitment with Platinum Love Bands
Mumbai: The crisp winter air buzzes with romance, setting the stage for couples to celebrate their unique commitments. As wedding bells chime and anniversary plans take shape, it’s clear that love, in all its forms, is in the air. Couples now revel in a love that’s completely unscripted, welcoming each other’s quirks and faults. Together, they move past doubts and
