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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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GIA Appoints Pritesh Patel as President & CEO
Mumbai: The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025, according to a press release. Mr. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor
Stage is Set for Platinum BSM in Kochi
Mumbai: All roads now lead to the Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India’s 8th annual flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM). Scheduled to take place on June26th and 27th, 2025, in Kochi, this marquee industry event will bring together leading retail and manufacturing partners across India’s platinum jewellery industry to showcase innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and drive category growth in a dynamic
Endiama, Sodiam Join Natural Diamond Council
Mumbai: Angola’s two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members, effective July 1, 2025. As the third-largest global producer of natural diamonds and one of the most promising in terms of future deposit discoveries, Angola continues to strengthen
GJEPC Champions Diamond Sustainability at Russia Forum
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) made a strong statement on diamond sustainability and global collaboration at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held in Russia on 19 June. Representing India at the forum were Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; and Mr. Ajesh Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel, GJEPC. The GJEPC delegation also met Mr. Pavel
GJEPC Leaders Meet New Ministers to Discuss Industry Issues
New Delhi: The leadership team of the GJEPC, including Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Executive Director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, along with Policy Advisor Ms. Monika Mohta, held a meeting with the Honourable Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today, 13th June. The GJEPC delegation congratulated the Finance Minister on her efforts and discussed pressing issues and challenges currently
DMCC CEO Holds Productive Talks with GJEPC
Mumbai: Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Executive Director & CEO of DMCC met with Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC and Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, in a meeting held at the GJEPC head office in Mumbai on 12th June. Mr. Shah extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem and his team including Special Advisor – Precious
Bruce Cleaver is the New Chair of Gemfields
Mumbai: Gemfields has announced changes to the Board, due to take effect on 1 July 2024, following a broad search for both a new Chair and Non-Executive Directors. Appointment of Bruce Cleaver as Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director: Bruce Cleaver will join Gemfields’ Board as Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2024. Bruce will also become Chair of
Swarovski Created Diamonds Launches in India
Mumbai: Building on the success of its Swarovski Created Diamonds collections in the USA, China, and Japan, the Austrian Maison ventures further into the fine jewelry market with the announcement of their launch in India. Crafted with Swarovski’s exquisitely cut laboratory-grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds in every way but origin, Swarovski Created Diamond’s fine jewelry collections showcase the
