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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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Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result
Sara Tendulkar Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Litestyle by PNG
Pune: Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand’s connection with India’s future jewellery consumers. The association reinforces Litestyle’s role as a strategic bridge between PNG Jewellers’ legacy customers and its future customers. While PNG has been a trusted name
PGI Men of Platinum Launches New Campaign
Mumbai: There are a few men who show self-belief and display immense courage when faced with challenging situations. These are men who always stay true to their values no matter what. In doing so, these men of character inspire those around them. The cricket pitch too is a place that tests the character of many, including the icons we love.
De Beers' 8th Cycle Worth $500 Mln.
Gaborone: De Beers said its eighth sight held from 19th September to 4th October witnessed rough diamond sales of $500 million, an increase of 1.62% on a year-on-year basis, but down 22% versus the preceding seventh sight of 2022. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said, “Demand for our rough diamonds during sales cycle 8 was in line with
GJEPC Holds Awareness Drive at District Conclave
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented a brief overview of the Council’s various schemes and the possible avenues for growth in the gem & jewellery sector at the District Conclave on ‘Investment Promotion, Export, Ease Of Doing Business, and One District One Product’ organised by the Industries Dept., Directorate of Industries in association with Small Industries
Orders Worth ₹49407 Cr. Placed at IIJS Premiere 2022
Mumbai: The 38th edition of IIJS Premiere held in Mumbai from 4th to 8th August 2022, was highly successful in driving sales and fulfilling the expectations & objectives of 1790 exhibitors and 50,000 domestic & international visitors, according to an exhaustive research survey conducted by Hansa Research, a consumer insights and analytics agency, commissioned by GJEPC. The survey, which measured
