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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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First Pre-CIBJO Congress ’24 Sp. Report Released
Milan: With fewer than 11 weeks to go to the opening of the 2024 CIBJO Congress in Shanghai, China, on November 2, 2024, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Marketing and Education Commission, headed by Jonathan Kendall, it considers what must be done to ensure that jewellery remains the ultimate expression of
Kareena Kapoor Khan Graces Jewellers for Hope
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the 9th edition of its charity dinner, ‘Jewellers for Hope’, at a glittering event attended by industry leaders and philanthropists. Backed by Associate Partners – De Beers and World Gold Council; and powered by GIA; the ‘Jewellers for Hope’ charity event once again garnered overwhelming support from jewellers, diamond exporters,
CIBJO Reports to UN Global Compact
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has formally reported to the UN Global Compact about activities and programmes that it undertook in support of the United Nations organization’s international mission over the two-year period that started in September 2022. Described as the world’s largest corporate sustainability and social responsibility initiative, with more than 20,000 business participants and other stakeholders in
IIJS Premiere ’24 Spurs Record 12 Bln.$ Business
Mumbai: One of the world’s largest gem & jewellery B2B shows – India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 organized by India’s apex trade body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) set a new staggering record by generating a staggering USD 12 billion of business over 6 days. Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme this year, IIJS Premiere 2024 (the
GIA Appoints Pritesh Patel as President & CEO
Mumbai: The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025, according to a press release. Mr. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor
Stage is Set for Platinum BSM in Kochi
Mumbai: All roads now lead to the Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India’s 8th annual flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM). Scheduled to take place on June26th and 27th, 2025, in Kochi, this marquee industry event will bring together leading retail and manufacturing partners across India’s platinum jewellery industry to showcase innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and drive category growth in a dynamic
Endiama, Sodiam Join Natural Diamond Council
Mumbai: Angola’s two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members, effective July 1, 2025. As the third-largest global producer of natural diamonds and one of the most promising in terms of future deposit discoveries, Angola continues to strengthen
GJEPC Champions Diamond Sustainability at Russia Forum
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) made a strong statement on diamond sustainability and global collaboration at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held in Russia on 19 June. Representing India at the forum were Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; and Mr. Ajesh Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel, GJEPC. The GJEPC delegation also met Mr. Pavel
