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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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Rio Tinto’s Red & Pink Diamonds Tender in HK
Hong Kong: Rio Tinto’s iconic annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, comprising the best of a year’s production of extremely rare red and pink diamonds, is being hosted in Hong Kong during the final leg of a global showcase tour. Almost the entire world supply of rare pink diamonds comes from Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in the remote east Kimberley
De Beers Diamond Jewellers to Begin Campaign
Gaborone: De Beers Diamond Jewellers’ new brand advertising campaign will launch in October 2014. The campaign is a key milestone for the jeweler, which epitomizes natural beauty and brings to life the power and grace of the brand. The campaign features Andreea Diaconu, who was chosen for her natural beauty and elegant charm. Diaconu was photographed for the campaign by
Petra Diamonds 14 Output Crosses Expectations
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds, which has operations in South Africa and Tanzania, lifted its full-year production by 17 percent to 3.1 million carats in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2014. This was slightly ahead of market expectations of 3 million carats, the company said in a statement emailed to Rough & Polished. Petra said it was on track to mine
India, China Driving Demand Growth for Diamonds
Hong Kong: Surging demand for diamonds in China and India may see the two countries match the size of market in the U.S., the biggest consumer, by 2020, reports Bloomberg. “We will see strong growth in India as soon as the country gets its house in order with the new government,” Jean-Marc Lieberherr, managing director of Rio Tinto Group (RIO)’s
IJPM’s Construction to Begin this Month
Mumbai: The first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Park Mumbai’s (IJPM) construction will commence this month, announced Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) during the inauguration of the 17th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature gem & jewellery trade show at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon East. Phase 1 of India Jewellery Park Mumbai, including the
Reena Ahluwalia Releases ‘Diamond Trails’
Mumbai: Five Diamond Stories by Five Writers. Five Diamond Paintings by Artist Reena Ahluwalia. Five Ways to Make an Impact. Globally acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Reena Ahluwalia has released Diamond Trails, a ground-breaking diamond project at the IIJS Signature Show in Mumbai. The project is hosted and championed by GJEPC in India. Diamond Trails is a trailblazing art project
17th Edition of IIJS Signature Inaugurated
Mumbai: Mr. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, inaugurated the 17th edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature organized by India’s apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The inauguration ceremony was also graced by the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, including Guest of Honour Mr. Saurabh Gadgil, Managing Director
Rajesh Rokde Elected as New Chairman of GJC
Mumbai: Mr. Rajesh Rokde has been elected as the new Chairman and Mr. Avinash Gupta the new Vice Chairman of the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry. This was announced during the council’s first Board Meeting of the COA 2025 – 26 post completion of their COA elections
