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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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GemLead-A Landmark Collaboration between IIMA & GJC
Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), one of India’s premier management institutes, and the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the country’s topmost jewellers’ representative body, yesterday begin a pioneering collaboration to launch “GemLead – Gems & Jewellery Executive Masterclass on Leadership, Excellence and Advanced Development.” This landmark initiative is designed exclusively for GJC members and
CIBJO Congress to be Held Under Patronage of France President
Milan: The Élysée Palace, the official seat of French head of state, has confirmed that the 2025 CIBJO Congress of the World Jewellery Confederation, which is scheduled to take place in Paris from October 27 to October 29, 2025, will be under the official patronage of Emmanuel Macron, the President of the Republic of France. The agreement of the French
1,800 Diamantaires Head to Antwerp for Auction
Antwerp: The Antwerp diamond district is notably busy this month, with eight diamond auctions taking place, including four running simultaneously during the first week of September. More than 1,800 diamantaires from all over the world are traveling to Antwerp to bid on 900 different parcels of rough diamonds. The Antwerp branch of diamond auction house Bonas is the only place
GJEPC Welcomes Drastic Reforms in GST
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting yesterday, cleared the next-generation reforms under the eight-year old indirect tax regime. This effectively paves the way for a broad two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent with a demerit rate of 40 per cent rate only for super luxury, sin and demerit goods.
WGC Launches a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC), Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting have unveiled a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market through the introduction of Wholesale Digital Gold—a transformative concept that will enhance how gold is owned, traded, and utilized. In today’s wholesale market, gold trades are settled in two main structures. The first is allocated gold which involves
GJEPC Reinforces India’s Diamond Leadership at ICC Conclave
Kolkata: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” with GJEPC as co-partner. The conclave, held in Kolkata on 30th August, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery sector. In his address, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director,
India Pavilion at Jewellery Show London
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)-led India Pavilion is hosting Indian Jewellery manufacturers at the Jewellery Show London from 31st August to 1st September at Olympia London . The SELECT exhibitors, including G.C. Gems Corp, Minal Info Jewels, Steckbeck Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, Sejal Exports, Romil Jewellery, Blossom Jewels LLP, Dharam Export (India) Pvt Ltd, Shrinath Roto pack
GDP Growth Reflects Resilience of India’s Economy: Kirit Bhansali
Mumbai: India’s strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8% for April-June 2025. The swift growth in the first quarter of the current financial year further consolidates India’s position as the world’s fastest growing major economy. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is on
