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Despite the Fed’s First Rate Hike Since 2023, Indian Gold & Silver Rise as Oil Drives Prices
Macro Snapshot: Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00% on 16 September, a unanimous 12-0 vote and the first increase since July 2023. Updated projections showed 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one further hike before the end of 2026, put the median path at 4.1% for both 2026 and 2027, and pencilled headline PCE inflation at 3.7% for 2026 with no return to the 2% target until 2029. Bond and currency
Despite the Fed’s First Rate Hike Since 2023, Indian Gold & Silver Rise as Oil Drives Prices
Macro Snapshot: Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00% on 16 September, a unanimous 12-0 vote and the first increase since July 2023. Updated projections showed 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one further hike before the end of 2026, put the median path at 4.1% for both 2026 and 2027, and pencilled headline PCE inflation at 3.7% for 2026 with no return to the 2% target until 2029. Bond and currency
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GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus
Gemfields Releases 2025 Audited Report
London: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) recently announced its audited Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting total revenue of $ 135.1 million, down from $ 199.4 million in 2024. The fall in revenue was credited to disruptions in the emerald market during the first half of the year and reduced recovery of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez Ruby
41st World Diamond Congress Announces Programme
Singapore: The Organising Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress, to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced its Congress programme. The Congress will include five discussion forums or panels. They are: The World Diamond Congress is the diamond industry’s foremost global gathering, held biennially by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association
Lucia Silvestri is the Chief Guest at Artisan Awards 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced 8th April 2026 as the date for the prestigious Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Official theme of the Award is “Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.” The GJEPC team declared, “We are honoured to welcome Lucia Silvestri, the creative force behind some of Bvlgari’s most iconic masterpieces,
GJF Announces Day-Long Interactive Workshop ‘Labham’
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) and all major G&J Trade Associations, has announced the first-ever educational ‘Labham’ programme on 1st June 2014 in Rajkot onwards for all jewellers, manufacturers, traders and other constituents of the G&J businesses in and around Rajkot. It will be held in Chennai on 10th June and in New Delhi on
Gold Prices May Decline to Rs 24,000 by Diwali
Mumbai: Following the Reserve Bank easing the 20:80 gold import norms, India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) said gold prices are likely to fall to Rs 23,000-24,000 per 10 grams by Diwali as it also expects the Customs duty reduction in the forthcoming Budget, reports The Freepress Journal. “RBI’s easing of 20:80 gold import norms is positive for the gems
CIBJO and Fairtrade International Sign MOU
Moscow, 23rd May: CIBJO and Fairtrade International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding according to which Fairtrade commits to working with CIBJO and its member organizations to improving certified Fairtrade gold supplies to the jewellery markets and members of CIBJO-associated organisations, and CIBJO commits to facilitating and encouraging its members to adopt and integrate fairtrade gold and metals into their
RBI Allows Private Agencies to Import Gold
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday eased tough gold import rules by permitting seven more private agencies to import the yellow metal. It is a measure that industry officials say could increase supplies and reduce premiums in the peak wedding season. Gold imports by India, the world’s No. 2 bullion consumer after China, could quickly rise from current
