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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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7th GJS Concluded Successfully
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly concluded the 7th edition of its flagship event, the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), held from 4th to 7th April, 2025 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Branded as #HamaraApnaShow, GJS April 2025 which brought together industry leaders, renowned jewellers, and stakeholders from across the globe to celebrate
Trump Pauses Tariff for 90 Days
Washington: The US President Donald Trump on yesterday announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for trading partner countries that have not retaliated with higher levies on American goods — such as India — and further hiked the levy on China to 125% for hitting back. India has not retaliated to the 26% levy by Trump and has engaged the
AWDC Welcomes European Decision not to Impose Import Tariffs
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing all Belgian diamond companies, has expressed relief and satisfaction following the European Council’s decision not to impose import tariffs on polished diamonds originating from the United States, as part of its package of countermeasures in response to the U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump. European import tariffs could have
India Targets 500 Hallmarking Districts this Year
Mumbai: The Indian gems and jewellery industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Mr. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Minister of New & Renewable Energy, graced the prestigious India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of hallmarking of gold in India, a
GSI and Mindron Unveil TRUSURE APEX
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron announced the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, at a recent event. Powered by GSI, this groundbreaking tool is engineered to detect natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds (CVD and HPHT), and non-diamond simulants such as CZ, across various jewellery types and categories, including loose, mounted, and complex polki
WDC Urges KP to Support Historic Reform
Dubai: Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a decisive call for participants to support a modernized definition of “conflict diamonds,” marking a pivotal moment for the international certification scheme. Ms. Zerouki highlighted three years of hard work, drafting and negotiation led by the WDC and honored the leadership of
Candere Opens Two New Stores in Mumbai
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of two new stores, one each in Andheri and Mulund. These new additions, marking Candere’s 97th and 98th store nationwide, further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched Andheri and Mulund stores
12th IRGSS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: The 12th Edition of the India Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show (IRGSS) 2025 was inaugurated on 17th November 2025 by Mr. R. K. Chandan, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. He was joined by Shri Jitendra Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Customs, ACC Jaipur. Mr. Chandan was welcomed and felicitated by Mr. Yogendra Garg, Regional Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. D. P. Khandelwal, Convener of
