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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 Hold 3rd Zimbabwe Diamond Auction
Harare: Zimbabwe is holding its third 10- day diamond auction at Antwerp until later this month with approximately 500,000 carats of diamonds expected to go under the hammer, a facilitating company has said. The auction is the country’s fifth since it started auctioning its rough diamonds on the international market in December last year. Zimbabwe held its first diamond auction
DDC to Host Third Edition of IDW in New York
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) will hold the third edition of the Israel Diamond Week in New York November 10-13, 2014, on the trading floor of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, which is located on 580 Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan. The annual event is a joint
KP Commission to Strengthen Diamond Industry
Luanda: The Kimberly Process Commission will strengthen the diamond industry in 2015 and face with more responsibility the challenge of sustainability in favour of the future generations. This was announced Thursday in Luanda by Kimberly Process Certification System official, Estanislau Buio. The official was speaking about Angola’s presidency of the Kimberly Process, during the 3rd Consultative Council of the Ministry
Antwerp Diamond Pavilion Expands at HK Show
Antwerp: From 15 September to 19 September, Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) will again participate at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. The Antwerp Diamond Pavilion at this fair keeps expanding every year. With three additional companies coming on board, no less than 99 Antwerp diamond companies will be exhibiting their goods. The Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair in
