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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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GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian
Vasant Mehta, Illustrious Leader of G&J Industry Dies
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has lost one of its most respected statesmen. Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), passed away today, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built over several decades of dedicated service to the industry. A second-generation diamantaire, Mehta graduated from Calcutta University and moved to Mumbai in 1966,
AWDC and Belgian Govt. Engage in Constructive Dialogue
Davos: The leaders from Antwerp’s diamond industry participated in a panel discussion at Belgium House during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Representing the industry were Karen Rentmeesters, CEO of Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), and Ravi Bhansali, Vice President of AWDC. They joined Belgian Minister Annelies Verlinden, Head of Belgian Customs Kristian Vanderwaeren, and De Beers CEO Al Cook
WFDB Denies Claim that ADE is Affiliated Bourse
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has officially denied a claim made by Philux Global Group, which is raising funds from the public for investment in the Asian Diamond Exchange (ADE), among other projects, that this purported diamond exchange is affiliated with the WFDB. The WFDB, founded in 1947, is the official association of diamond bourses internationally. Today
Susan Jacques to Retire from GIA
New York: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the end of 2025. The institute has begun a global search for a successor. Lisa Locklear, Chair of the GIA Board of Governors, said, “Susan Jacques is an incredible leader for GIA and the global gem and jewellery industry.
India at International Japan Tokyo Show
Tokyo: Mr. Sibi George, H.E. Ambassador of India to Japan visited the recently concluded 36th International Japan Tokyo 2025 show on 16th Jan 2025. He was impressed with India’s Product engineering and craftsmanship showcased at the India Pavilion organized by the GJEPC. He interacted with the exhibitors under the Pavilion and encouraged them. IJT, Japan’s leading jewellery exhibition is being
