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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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WFDB Presidents’ Meeting 2025 on June 10-11
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that its next Presidents’ Meeting will be held on June 10-11 in New York City, hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York. The annual Presidents’ Meeting is an important international event, convening senior representatives of the 27 member bourses and major players from throughout the diamond pipeline.
G&J Industry Welcomes the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the year 2025-26 in Lok Sabha yesterday which was wholeheartedly welcomed by the Gems & Jewellery industry of the country. Here are the feedbacks received by some industry leaders: Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC: “Union Budget puts India in the growth path to Viksit Bharat. The Budget
Kirit Bhansali Presses Challenges Facing NDs
Doha: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, delivered a keynote speech at the inaugural session of the Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference, addressing industry leaders and stakeholders. He outlined the pressing challenges facing the natural diamonds (NDs) industry and proposed strategic solutions to ensure its sustainable growth. Highlighting key global concerns, Mr. Bhansali noted:• Declining demand in China, a
Trading of LGDs through Augmont’s Spot Platform
Mumbai: Augmont, India’s largest gold trading platform announced that it has added Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) to its existing online SPOT trading platform for precious metals catering to more than 5,000 jewellers across the country. The enhanced SPOT 2.0 platform brings Augmont’s 17 years of precious metals trading expertise to the growing LGD sector. This addition represents an evolution of diamond trading infrastructure,
Kering Holds 2nd “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry” Ceremony
Milan: The second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry took place on July 9, 2026, at the luxury group Kering’s headquarters in Paris during Paris Haute Couture Week. The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is a partner of Kering in the awards, which aim to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making.
41st World Diamond Congress Kicks Off in Singapore
Singapore: With almost every seat taken in the Atrium Ballroom of Singapore’s Park Collection Hotel in City Island’s Marina Bay district, the 41st World Diamond Congress kicked off on July 13. In his welcome speech, Fabio Cascapera, Chair of the Congress Organising Committee and President of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES), noted that since the 24th World Diamond Congress was held in Singapore
Rapaport Melee Auction at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with SEEPZ Mumbai, invites members of the gem & jewellery industry to participate in the Rapaport Melee Auction at the Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC from 13th to 16th July. This is an excellent opportunity to source quality melee diamonds through a globally trusted auction platform while connecting with the
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Promotion Across Thailand
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has expanded its promotional campaign for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 across Thailand through a series of meetings with the Embassy of India, leading industry associations, government institutions and jewellery retailers. Varun Chulet, Assistant Director, GJEPC Jaipur, led the outreach aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and encouraging greater Thai participation in
