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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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PDE Project Director and Architects Visit IDE
Ramat Gan: With the construction set to begin in 2015 of the Phase II section at the Panama Gem & Jewelry Center, the only dedicated hub for the Latin American diamond, colored gemstone and jewelry trades, its project director and lead architects have visited the Israel Diamond Exchange complex, the world’s largest facility of this type, where they examined and
Angola Reboots Diamond Polishing Activity
Luanda: Angola has restarted a diamond polishing and jewellery making plant in the country after years of inactivity. Angolan state-owned news agency, Angop quoted Angolan National Diamond Company (Endiama) chief executive Carlos Sumbula as saying that the projects would be implemented in a more sustainable way. He said the projects would also increase job opportunities in the country. “Opening this
Sophia Loren Visits Taiwan to Promote Jewellery
Taipei: Italian movie star Sophia Loren is in Taiwan to promote a line of jewellery created in her honour. A report by icrt.com.tw said the world-famous celebrity waved and blew kisses to reporters upon her arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from Dubai on November 2. Loren is promoting a line of jewellery created by Damiani, an Italian luxury jewellery
GIA Suspends Sealing Service
New York: Gemological Institute of America’s lab has begun an investigation and suspended its diamond sealing service after it spotted a sealed diamond the report of which didn’t match the stone. Diamond sealing—which involves putting the gem in a secure tamper-resistant package—is an additional service offered by the lab, generally for the investment market. Only one-tenth of one percent of
Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from
GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event
Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul
KISNA Opens Showroom in Borivali, Mumbai
Mumbai: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, proudly announces the grand opening of its 82nd exclusive showroom at Sky City Mall, F-02, First Floor, Devipada, Western Express Highway, Borivali. This milestone reinforces KISNA’s commitment to making luxury diamond and gold jewellery more accessible across India, furthering its vision of ‘Har Ghar KISNA.’The prestigious launch event
David Kellie to Step Down from NDC Post
Mumbai: Mr. David Kellie has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) by the end of 2025. He has expressed his decision in a post on the Linkedin. The post says, “Following the successful signing of the Luanda Accord committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural
