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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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Sennes Launches its 1st Exclusive LGD Store in Noida
Noida: Backed by the legacy and trust of Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sennes – Senco’s lab-grown diamond (LGD) focused lifestyle brand – announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Noida at Gaur City Mall. This marks Sennes’ 12th store in the country and its debut in the Noida market, further strengthening its presence across key urban centres. Positioned
Botswana Leadership Takes its Place on The World Stage
Gaborone: The Government of Botswana in collaboration with the Diamond Sector, has launched the 60 Years of Diamond Leadership Initiative and unveiled the diamond embedded medals for the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 at the Botswana National Museum. This moment marks a defining shift in Botswana’s diamond journey: from resource extraction to global reputation; from mineral value to public
GJC Issues Statewide Guidelines & Multilingual SOPs
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has launched a comprehensive industry-wide initiative to safeguard jewellery traders across Maharashtra by rolling out structured guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable policing practices during theft investigations. This initiative follows the Government of Maharashtra’s circular dated March 14, 2024, and reflects GJC’s proactive
Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach
Mumbai: Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s (WGC) London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, with a clear focus on advancing gold jewellery innovation through design, technology and new product concepts. The visit explored collaboration on talent development alongside innovation-led initiatives, with the delegation also interacting with students exhibiting
New Collaborations, Partner Alignments Expected from PGI’s Upcoming BSM
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) is organizing its annual Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in Kochi on 26-27 June. The 8th edition of India Buyer-Seller Meet is an exclusive, invitation-only event focused on fostering collaboration and business opportunities between platinum jewellery retailers and manufacturers. It serves as a platform for showcasing innovative designs, finalizing orders, and building partnerships ahead of key
Gemfields Generates $31.7m from Auction of Mixed Ruby
London: Gemfields has reported good demand for fine-quality rubies on yesterday in spite of market turbulence, with its latest mixed-quality ruby auction generating $31.7m in revenue. “Demand and pricing for fine-quality rubies remain strong,” said Adrian Banks, Gemfields’ MD of product and sales. “Today’s auction result demonstrated the resilience of rubies in turbulent times,” he said. The auction, held between
GJEPC Hosts Design Training Program
Mumbai: The Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (Mega CFC) at SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, witnessed the inauguration of the much-anticipated Design Training Program by Mr. Guido Persico on 16th June. The initiative, launched by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to nurture next-gen jewellery design talent in India’s premier export hub. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, graced
GJEPC Hosts Virtual Briefing on GCC Design Lab
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), along with its knowledge partner, the UAE-based World Academy of Design (WAOD), hosted an engaging virtual introductory session to unveil a unique cross-cultural initiative titled GJEPC x GCC Design Lab: Co-Creating for SAJEX. Ms. Dolly Choudhary, Director of Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC, opened the session by outlining the objectives of this special
