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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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Lukson Jewels Grows with 25% Month on Month Expansion
Mumbai: Lukson Jewels, India’s emerging lab grown diamond (LGD) jewellery brand founded by third generation diamantaire Anand Lukhi, is witnessing accelerated growth as demand for conscious luxury and everyday fine jewellery rises among Millennial and Gen Z consumers. Backed by the 34-year legacy of the JK Star Group, the brand continues to strengthen its position within the evolving fine jewellery
GJEPC Offers Exciting Prizes at IIJS Tritiya Show
Bengaluru: Count-down has begun for the much awaited IIJS Bharat Tritiya Show at Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to be held between 21st to 23rd March 2026. India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the organizer of the Show has added a new attraction this year offering bumper prices like Mercedes Benz, Mahindra Thar cars and many more. The Mega
WGC Unveils ‘The Moment is Gold 2.0’ Campaign
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has recently launched the second phase of its campaign, ‘The Moment is Gold’, reinforcing gold’s evolving role in contemporary lifestyles. With its second phase, the campaign positions gold as a modern social currency celebrating personal milestones, individual aspirations, and meaningful everyday achievements beyond traditional occasions. The initiative reflects a clear cultural shift, where gold
Distinguished Women of the G&J industry Honored with Golden Girls Awards
Mumbai: The India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), in association with Heera Zhaveraat, the B2B trade magazine for the global Gem & Jewellery industry, recently hosted the 4th Golden Girls Award (GGA) in Mumbai. The Golden Girls Award (GGA) provided a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in the industry, highlighting their persistent dedication
IGJA: Application Date Extended
Mumbai: The 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) nominations are still open, with the last date to apply being extended now to 5th November, 2024. The IGJA is an award given by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to recognize the best gem and jewelry exporters. The awards also recognize banks and other entities that contribute to the growth
Jignesh Mehta Honored with Vyapaar Ratna Award
Mumbai: Mr. Jignesh Mehta, Founder and Managing Director of Divine Solitaires, has been honored with the esteemed Vyapaar Ratna Award 2024 – Changemaker of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights Mr. Mehta’s remarkable contributions to the MSME sector and his visionary leadership in the diamond industry. The Vyapaar Ratna Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and commitment
HK to Build an International Gold Trading Market
Hong Kong: The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) John Lee Ka-chiu has announced the establishment of an international gold trading market in the SAR, reports rough-polished.expert/en/ As he noted in his policy address, Hong Kong is one of the world’s largest gold import and export markets by volume. According to John Lee, the city’s security and
Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative Launches 1st Public Consultation
London: The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and World Gold Council (WGC) – Partners of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – have published a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance process and related reporting and claims policy, and encourage stakeholders to provide their views during a 60-day public consultation. The vision for the Initiative is for a sustainable
