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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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KP Fully Lifts CAR Diamond Exports Ban
Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, which took place last week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw members voting to lift a decade-long ban on rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic (CAR). KP suspended diamond exports from the country in May 2013 after the Seleka fighters seized the capital Bangui in March of the same year, overthrowing
India’s Significant Achievement at KP
Dubai: The delegation, led by Mr. Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and consisted Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray Executive Director and team from GJEPC, participated in discussions in order to promote conflict-free rough diamond trade. India’s proactive engagement with the KP process highlights our dedication to upholding ethical sourcing practices, combating conflict
Civil Society Slams KP in Plenary Meeting
Dubai: The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) has criticized the diamond industry’s regulatory body for its lack of meaningful reforms, accusing it of going in circles without real progress. Speaking at the Kimberley Process plenary in Dubai, KPCSC coordinator Jaff Bamenjo expressed frustration over the UN-backed organization entering its second year of another reform cycle while persistent challenges remain
Oct. 2024 Marks Revival in CPD Exports
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports has made strides in October 2024, marking a turning point with positive growth in multiple product categories, notably cut and polished diamonds, gold Jewellery (plain & studded), and polished lab-grown diamonds. In October 2024, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery reached USD 2,998.04 million (Rs. 25,194.41 crores), marking a growth of 9.18% in
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
