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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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Feriel Zerouki to Leave De Beers Group
London: De Beers Group today announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company at the end of October 2025. Feriel joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance and industry integrity. She led the launch of
NITI Aayog Partners with GJEPC to Boost Exports
Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery industry got a significant boost on 7th October 2025, when NITI Aayog and GJEPC brought together key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s future competitiveness and export potential. The hybrid event, hosted at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) with several participants joining virtually, featured Mr. Sanjeet Singh, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog, joined by Mr. Kirit Bhansali,
10% Traffic Increase in JGW Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 (JGW) recorded a 10% increase in buyer attendance over the previous edition – a cautiously positive signal against a backdrop of complex market realities, Informa Markets Jewellery announced yesterday. Despite ongoing trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and high gold prices rattling the luxury goods market, the world’s No.1 jewellery sourcing destination
Maharashtra Announces Landmark G&J Policy
Mumbai: In a landmark move, the Government of Maharashtra yesterday announced the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to introduce a dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector. The policy aims to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and create over 5 lakh new jobs, marking a major step towards transforming
ABN Amro Sponsors Jewelry Industry Summit
New York: ABN Amro Bank signed on to sponsor the upcoming Jewelry Industry Summit, which is scheduled for March 10 to 13, 2016 in New York City. The event’s first corporate sponsor was the JA New York Show. The Jewelry Industry Summit is designed as an interactive workshop meant to drive discussions on sustainability and responsible sourcing. Event organizers anticipate
IDW Unites Four Centres on One Floor
Ramat Gan: During the first week of upcoming September, the trading floor of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will witness a unique phenomenon: members of diamond bourses from the world’s four leading diamond centers – Antwerp, Mumbai, New York and Ramat Gan – will be trading together during the Summer Edition of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI). “Luckily,
Gem-Lab GEMACYT Becomes HRD Antwerp Partner
Antwerp: Madrid-based GEMACYT Gemmological Laboratory has been appointed an HRD Antwerp Partner after more than 20 years of cooperation. GEMACYT, which acts as an official sales agent for HRD Antwerp’s gemology courses and equipment and functioned as a drop-off point for diamonds and diamond jewelry to be certified by HRD Antwerp, has been accredited in jewelry certification by HRD Antwerp.
GJSCI Launches New Age Digital Learning Platform
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) introduced the new digital learning platform, to skill and upskill Jewellery Retail Sales Associates across India. This initiative will help individuals at remote locations get trained by themselves, along with their work, at a time of their convenience. The Digital platform, developed by
