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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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GSI Takes Students on a Trip to Elahera Gem Mine
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI) recently organized an insightful mine visit for students enrolled in its prestigious Colored Stone Professional (CSP) programme. The visit to the Elahera Gem Mine in Sri Lanka, a world-renowned source of high-quality sapphires, provided students with invaluable real-world experience as part of their holistic learning journey. GSI’s CSP programme is known for its blend of
Submit Scatches for Artisan Awards by 25th Oct
The 2025 Artisan Awards presents the following theme for designers to create, play & push the limits of design: Mumbai: Indian jewellery craft techniques have long been revered for their intricacy, cultural significance, and timeless beauty. In the global contemporary jewellery landscape, these techniques are being revived and reimagined by designers both in India and abroad, highlighting the versatility of
IGJA: Application Date Extended
Mumbai: The 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) nominations are still open, with the last date to apply being extended now to 5th November, 2024. The IGJA is an award given by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to recognize the best gem and jewelry exporters. The awards also recognize banks and other entities that contribute to the growth
Jignesh Mehta Honored with Vyapaar Ratna Award
Mumbai: Mr. Jignesh Mehta, Founder and Managing Director of Divine Solitaires, has been honored with the esteemed Vyapaar Ratna Award 2024 – Changemaker of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights Mr. Mehta’s remarkable contributions to the MSME sector and his visionary leadership in the diamond industry. The Vyapaar Ratna Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and commitment
AGL Celebrates Five Years under New Management
New York, 15th April: American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), a provider of high-quality gemstone analysis and reporting is celebrating its five-year anniversary under the stewardship of Christopher P. Smith. “Five years ago, AGL was re-privatized during one of the most difficult periods the US and world financial markets have experienced in recent decades. AGL, however, had a good reputation and we did
Gold Smuggling Arrests Jump 750% YoY in India
Mumbai, 14th April: While cases of gold smuggling in India have jumped 265% from 40 in 2012-13 to 146 in 2013-14, the number of people arrested has shot up by 750%, from 30 in 2012-13 to 255 in 2013-14, data from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence shows, according to a report published in Mineweb. “Gold imports through the legal channel have
