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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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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
GJEPC Meet Addresses US Reciprocal Tariff Challenges
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) convened an exclusive trade meet in hybrid mode on 6th October at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) to address the mounting challenges faced by India’s gems and jewellery industry due to US reciprocal tariffs and explore legal pathways to mitigate their impact. In his keynote address, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, outlined
Vaani Kapoor Named Brand Ambassador for Lukson
Mumbai: Lukson, the next-generation fine jewellery brand from the JK Star Group has announced the appointment of celebrated actress Vaani Kapoor as its official Brand Ambassador. With this partnership, Lukson strengthens its vision of making sustainable, design-led, and affordable luxury jewellery a part of everyday life for modern India. Founded in 2024 by third-generation diamantaire Anand Lukhi and co-founder Vedant
De Beers Appoints Lupita Nyong’o as Global Ambassador
London: De Beers has appointed Lupita Nyong’o as its first Global Ambassador. The Academy Award-winning actor stars in the new brand campaign, De Beers: Where It Begins, which tells the story of the only global luxury brand that starts at the source. As a core element of the partnership Nyong’o will support De Beers’ Building Forever commitment, which aims to
De Beers Declares 2023 Sight Dates
Gaborone: De Beers has released its sales schedule for next year, with the miner holding its usual 10 sights across the 12-month period. The miner sells most of its rough to sightholders through a contract system under which clients make certain purchasing commitments in return for consistent supply. In April 2021, the miner introduced a new sales agreement offering more
Adil Kotwal Appointed as Chairman of GJSCI
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) scheduled its Board Meeting yesterday at its registered office in SEEPZ, Mumbai. Mr. Sanjay Kothari the Chairman of GJSCI who was elected in October 2018, has completed his term making way for a new Chairman to be elected by the Board. Mr. Adil Kotwal, Managing Director, Creation Jewellery has been voted
Gold Industry Commits to Responsibility & Sustainability Principles
Lisbon: The gold industry has come together, convened by LBMA and World Gold Council (WGC) to sign a Declaration of Responsibility and Sustainability Principles which formally expresses a shared commitment to operating in a responsible and sustainable way based on clear set of shared goals. The Declaration was announced at the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference, Lisbon on 18th October.
