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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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Tendulkar Presents Cricket Kits to Kids on Behalf of Jewellers For Hope
Mumbai: Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar today presented complete cricket kits to six children suffering from life threatening medical conditions on behalf of Jewellers for Hope and Make a Wish Foundation, India. The presentation took place at the residence of the cricketing legend on October 9. Colin Shah and Ashish Kothari represented the Jewellers for Hope and Deepak Bhatia, CEO attended
Zimbabwe Diamond Conference from 6th Nov 2014
Harare: The Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference to take place next month will present the progress made by the country’s diamond industry following its admission as a member of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2011. The inaugural Zimbabwe Diamond Conference took place at Victoria Falls in November, 2012. The importance to the global diamond industry of the developing Zimbabwe
GJEPC Urges Gujarat Govt. For Trade Facilitation
Surat: A delegation under the leadership of Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman GJEPC met Mr. Saurabh Patel, Hon. Minister of Finance, Government of Gujarat to represent the Diamond trade issue on 8th October, 2014. The delegation consisted of Shri Chandrakant Sanghavi, Regional Chairman, Gujarat, Shri Ajesh Mehta, Co-Convenor, Diamond Panel Committee of GJEPC, Shri Aagam Sanghavi, Chairman, IDI, Shri Sabyasachi Ray,
GJEPC Submits Recommendations on SEZ Revival
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has submitted a report to the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India outlining detailed recommendations on the steps that should be taken for the revival of manufacturing activity in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The recommendations fall into three broad categories – related to SEZ Functioning, Tax Policy Support and Business
Paul De Wachter Appointed CEO of HRD Antwerp
Antwerp: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter will assume the role in January 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with strengthening HRD’s position
MMTC-PAMP Unveils Lord Shiva 50gm Silver Bar
Mumbai: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner, has launched the Lord Shiva 50 grams 999.9+ purity Silver Bar, an exceptional collectible that celebrates the timeless devotion to Lord Shiva, a deity deeply revered in Hinduism. This silver bar is a spiritual masterpiece, a visual embodiment of Lord Shiva’s cosmic power, serenity,
IIGJ Mumbai Opens Modern Campus to Power Industry Growth
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernized, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation. The ceremony was graced by
Progress in Harmonization of Language used on Gemological Reports
Mumbai: The Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC) has reported significant progress towards its goal of achieving the harmonisation of language used on gemmological reports, following its latest meeting, which was hosted by the Swiss Gemmological Institute – SSEF, in Basel, Switzerland, in May. Following the meeting, LMHC members unanimously approved three new information sheets that standardise terminology and testing procedures, and
