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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
Antwerp Remains Important Rough Trading Hub
Antwerp: Antwerp is still the most important rough diamond trade hub in the world. This is according to the 2014 annual figures from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, which monitors and maps out diamond production and distribution worldwide. The figures also reveal that the Antwerp rough diamond traders’ profit margins are under duress, with an average profit margin of 1%.
Gem-A Announce Council Election Results
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the results of its hotly contested election for seats on the Association’s Council, following a vote held at a reconvened AGM on Wednesday 26 August. The newly formed Council is comprised of a number of dedicated and long-standing Members of the Association with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
IDE Mulls Creating Large Diamond Factory
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is considering opening a manufacturing plant for the polishing of large diamonds, according to information posted on its website. The IDE’s Industry Committee has invited members of the bourse to a discussion of the facility on September 7. Plans calls for converting 400 square meters of currently unused space into a factory. The
ALROSA Releases Social & Environmental Report
Moscow: ALROSA published Social & Environmental Report. The Report was prepared in accordance with the “core” level of the new GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. The Report is to inform a wider audience about ALROSA’s major contribution to three areas of sustainable development: economy, environment and social systems. The Company’s social and environmental performance, commitments to the shareholders, clients and
