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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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Tanzanite Foundation Announces Reorganization
New York: The Tanzanite Foundation has officially announced that it will undergo “structural and operational changes to better align with global tanzanite markets and sightholder expectations,” it explained in a recently released statement. “After a long consultation period with the global industry, the future direction and resource allocation for the Tanzanite Foundation’s education, promotion, and information-distribution programs has been established
232 Carat D-Color Diamond Unearthed in S. Africa
Johannesburg: It’s big, it’s colorless, and it just might be flawless. In a year filled with notable diamond finds, Petra Diamonds has unearthed a particularly impressive stone—a 232 ct. D-color stone with “exceptional clarity.” “The diamond is practically see-through, so it is very likely to produce a flawless stone,” says Petra spokesperson Cathy Malins. She describes the rough as “the
Rio Tinto Gifts Australian Diamonds to Smithsonian Institution
Washington: Rio Tinto has announced a donation of a significant sample of Australian rough diamonds to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the world’s largest museum and research complex and home to the most notable diamonds and diamond jewellery in the world. At an event at the Australian Embassy hosted by The Honourable Kim Beazley, Australian Ambassador to the Unites
Dharmanandan Diamonds to Unveil Technology for Retailers
Mumbai: Dharmanandan Diamonds will be unveiling the ‘Virtual Showcase’, a ‘3D Diamond Viewer” for retailers at the September 15-19 Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. The company has introduced several technology products for the diamond industry in recent years aimed at “upgrading retailers and revolutionalizing the way diamonds are purchased”. Dharmanandan successfully launched an iPad application in 2010, and, the
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
De Beers to Relaunch Institute of Diamonds at IIJS
Mumbai: Are you attending the India International Jewellery Show Premiere (IIJS) 2025 this July? If so, make sure to save the date for the De Beers Group ‘Show & Tell’ event being held in partnership with the India Natural Diamond Retailers Alliance (INDRA). India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the IIJS from 30th July to 4th
