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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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Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now
CIBJO Warns About Non-Authorized Individuals
Mumbai: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention on January 22, 2026, by a business person in India, who had been approached by an organization identifying itself
Industry Leaders’ Expectations from the Budget
Mumbai: The India Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to be presented on 1 February 2026 as India’s economy is forecast to expand by 7–7.5%, driven by resilient consumer spending, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing policy initiatives. However India’s Gems and Jewellery sector (G&J) still needs some buster doze to bring it back on the track. We have received some feedbacks from
NDC Welcomes its New Members
Mumbai: The Board of Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is delighted to announce that Angola’s ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. have formally joined the organization as members, following the completion of all legal and regulatory requirements for accession. ENDIAMA E.P. – Empresa Nacional de Diamantes de Angola (National Diamond Company of Angola) is Angola’s state-owned diamond mining company, responsible for managing
Price of Fancy Color Diamonds Rose 1.0% in Q3 2022
Ramat Gan: The Israel-based Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said the average price of all colours and sizes of fancy colour diamonds climbed by 1.0% in Q3 2022. This follows an increase of 0.8% in Q2 2022. This climb was in contrast to the trend in white diamonds, which declined by 6.7%, FCRF said. Fancy Vivids across all colour categories
Bigger and Brighter JGT Dubai from 12th Feb 2023
Dubai: Building on the success of its maiden edition, Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) is returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12 to 14 February 2023 with more world-class exhibitors, product introductions and the second annual JWA Dubai Awards Presentation Ceremony and Panel Discussion. Designed around the show theme, “The Centre of Business,” and positioned
Gaetano Cavalieri to Get IPMI Jun-ichiro Tanaka Award
Milan: The Awards Committee of the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) has named Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as the recipient of the 2023 IPMI Jun-ichiro Tanaka Distinguished Achievement Award. It its announcement, the IPMI Awards Committee recognized Dr. Cavalieri as “one of the most prominent leaders in the international jewellery industry, which includes more than
NDC Launches New ASSURE 2.0 Program Online Portal
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of the new ASSURE 2.0 online portal. The updated portal enables all purchasers of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVI) to browse through the Directory, understand the features and analyse the results of the new series of ASSURE testing. Every Diamond Verification Instrument has unique benefits and choosing which device to purchase
