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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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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
Antwerp to Mark 30 Years of Ties with Shanghai
Antwerp: Antwerp’s two major export industries, diamonds and designer wear, are joining forces to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ties between the city and Shanghai. The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and BVBA 32, the financial force behind fashion designers Ann Demeulemeester, Haider Ackermann and Jean-Paul Lespagnard, will be organizing an exclusive diamond evening with a fashion show in
Diamond Circle Launches First Bitcoin ATM
Brisbane: Bitcoin ATM maker Diamond Circle has installed its first kiosk at a cafe in Queensland, Australia. The new unit is located at the Bluff Cafe at Burleigh Heights, by the Gold Coast’s Surfers Paradise. The company describes its machine, unveiled earlier this year, as the first “cashless bitcoin ATM” kiosk to hit the market. The Diamond Circle ATM works
Gold Smuggling into India Hits New Record Highs
Mumbai: Customs officials at India’s main airports are failing to curb the increasing number of gold smuggling cases, as about 50 tonnes of the precious metal reportedly made it into the country only in the past 10 days. According to a report in the Hindustan Times earlier this week, the peak is tied to the seasonal increased demand related to
India’s Two Biggest Diamonds to Be Auctioned
Bhopal: National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) of India may take two of its biggest ever diamonds, produced from Panna mines in Madhya Pradesh, for auction in Belgium after having failed to get potential buyers despite repeated attempts, reports The Times of India. Last auction was held in Panna district, which concluded on Wednesday. Panna diamonds – a 37.68 carat and
