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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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AGL Celebrates Five Years under New Management
New York, 15th April: American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), a provider of high-quality gemstone analysis and reporting is celebrating its five-year anniversary under the stewardship of Christopher P. Smith. “Five years ago, AGL was re-privatized during one of the most difficult periods the US and world financial markets have experienced in recent decades. AGL, however, had a good reputation and we did
Gold Smuggling Arrests Jump 750% YoY in India
Mumbai, 14th April: While cases of gold smuggling in India have jumped 265% from 40 in 2012-13 to 146 in 2013-14, the number of people arrested has shot up by 750%, from 30 in 2012-13 to 255 in 2013-14, data from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence shows, according to a report published in Mineweb. “Gold imports through the legal channel have
Smriti Irani Commends Indian Women Exporters
Dubai: Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, India’s Former Union Minister, visited the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai recently, where she engaged with women exporters from India and women jewellery professionals based in Dubai. Her visit highlighted the remarkable contributions of women in the jewellery industry and the pivotal role of IJEX, an initiative of GJEPC, in boosting exports and
NDC-Jos Alukkas Collaborate To Strengthen Natural Diamond Business
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the natural diamond industry, has partnered with Jos Alukkas, a highly trusted name in the jewellery industry known for its heritage and commitment to quality. This collaboration aims to create an enriching experience for consumers, empowering them with knowledge and in-depth understanding on the inherent
Urgent Need for Differentiation Between Natural & LGDs
New Delhi: India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), organized a Stakeholder Consultation on Consumer Protection in the Diamond Sector to deliberate on the use of appropriate terminology for diamonds. The consultation, chaired by Mrs. Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner of CCPA, brought together key industry stakeholders and experts. The meeting addressed critical concerns regarding the lack of standardized terminology and inadequate
Smriti Irani Highlights Role of Women in G&J Sector
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a session titled “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Business of Gem & Jewellery Exports” at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on 19th November. The event highlighted the critical role of women in driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery (G&J) sector. Former
