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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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IIJS Premiere 2024 Wins Excellence Award
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently announced that the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 has been awarded the coveted “Top Source from India Show” honour at the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2025 — for the second year in a row. The award was received by Mr. Shamal Pote, Director – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, in recognition
A Welcome Relief for Indian G&J Exporters
Mumbai: A recent U.S. federal court ruling has provided significant relief to Indian jewellery exporters by blocking the implementation of the Trump administration’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs. These tariffs included a 26% duty on Indian gems and jewellery exports to the U.S., which posed a substantial threat to India’s $10 billion annual jewellery trade with the United States. Key Developments:
Platinum Love Bands Launches New Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) Platinum Love Bands has unveiled its latest seasonal campaign: “Seal It with Platinum” With an estimated 10 million weddings taking place each year in India, the campaign taps into the deep emotional clarity and personal meaning modern, Indian couples seek when choosing symbols of commitment. Crafted as an occasion-first initiative, the campaign draws from the
India Pavilion Dazzles at Watch & Jewellery Show
Sharjah: The India Pavilion shined bright on the opening day of the Watch and Jewellery Show Middle East 2025 with 12 exhibitors (Badalia Gems Private Limited, Rajesh Gems, Diarah Jewels Private Limited, Sejal Exports (India), N K Jewels, Fine Colour Gems Private Limited, N.J. Gems, Shubham Motiwala & Jewellers Pvt. Ltd, Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd.) The Pavilion is being organized
WDC Praises Determination of KP Participants
New York: World Diamond Council (WDC) President Feriel Zerouki struck a cautiously optimistic note at the conclusion of the 2023 Kimberley Process Plenary on November 10, 2023, at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, after the Plenary agreed on 98 items. President Zerouki noted that a real milestone has been set with the finalization of arrangements for the establishment of Permanent KP
iTraceiT Partners with Cutwise Group
Hennuyeres, Wallonia, Belgium: iTraceiT, an independent, third-party company specializing in traceability solutions and the creator of the world’s first digital diamond passport has entered into a partnership with the Cutwise Group to permit users of iTraceiT to integrate the data of the Cutwise “DiLog” report for the scans of polished diamonds into their workflow, and thus enhance the traceability of
JGTD 2024 Announces New Show dates, Venue
Dubai: Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is rescheduling its third edition to 12 – 14 November 2024 as it prepares to move to its new home in Halls 1 & 2 South of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). The fair was originally set for 6 – 8 February 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Situated in the Expo/District 2020 neighbourhood and community
GJEPC Opens New Office at Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the leading authority in India’s gem and jewellery trade, inaugurated its second office on 1st November, located at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai. The opening ceremony was graced by Dr. Harshdeep Kamble, IAS, Principal Secretary of Industries for the Government of Maharashtra, along with Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman,
