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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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Diamonds worth Crores Stuck in US Labs
Mumbai: An unprecedented delay by US-based Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in certifying of polished diamonds is worrying diamantaires in Surat and Mumbai, who are now facing liquidity problems due to shortage of gems to sell in the market, reports The Times of India. The diamond sized below one carat (the most popular category) that are sent to Carlsbard and
GIA Team Uncovers Gemstone Treasures in Brazil
Brasilia: Field researchers from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) journeyed to gemstone mining areas in Brazil from March 31 to April 17 this year, gathering information on the current state of coloured stone mines in the region. Focusing specifically on emerald and tourmaline, the research team had the opportunity to visited Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission, SEZ Revival
Mumbai:Announcing the reforms and budget for 2014-15, the Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley has maintained the populist front, announcing various small measures and state level schemes however none of them promise any major impact on the gem & jewelry sector, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said in an official statement. “The industry is happy that our
GJF Expresses Deep Anguish over Union Budget
Mumbai: Indian gems and jewellery Industry is extremely disappointed with the Union Government Budget Proposals as the finance ministry did not consider their plea of reducing the import duty component on gold and also abolish the stringent 80:20 norms. “The union finance minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has ignored the plight of the trade in spite of several representation and meetings
JWA Dubai Unveils Inaugural Panel of Judges
Hong Kong: In line with its goal of recognising the growing importance of the gemstone and jewellery trade in the Middle East, Jewellery World Awards (JWA) Dubai has named the judges for the JWA’s first regional edition. Joining the esteemed panel are business leaders with solid track records in the jewellery and gemstone trade, as well as industry experts who
Stephen Lussier to Quit from Posts of De Beers
Mumbai: De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after 37 years with the company. Stephen will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as Chairman of
India's G&J Exports Grew 29% in Dec 2021
Mumbai: Indian industry is back on a roll immediately after the October festive break. Gem and jewellery (G&J) exports in December 2021 reaffirm this with a growth of 29.49% to US$ 3040.92 million (+37.11% in rupee terms to Rs. 22914.630 crores) as compared to as compared to US$ 2348.44 million (Rs. 16712.46 crores) for the same period 2019 – the pre-pandemic
GJEPC Signs Land-Lease for India Jewellery Park
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) signed a draft agreement for granting possession of land for a period of 95 years for setting up India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM). The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS – CEO, MIDC; Shri Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri P. D.
