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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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India Discusses BRICS Coop. in Diamond Industry
St. Petersburg: An Indian delegation comprising Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB); and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, participated in the Round Table on “Development of BRICS Cooperation in the Diamond Industry” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. Heads of diplomatic
Alrosa Urges BRICS to Unite for Global Influence
Moscow: Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024, Alrosa CEO Pavel Marinychev noted the formidable collective power of BRICS nations. Addressing a thematic session, Marinychev highlighted the significant economic clout of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), which collectively represents 35% of the global GDP. “BRICS is the institution where we can shape a common
GJEPC Strengthens Trade Bonds in Latin America
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a delegation visit to Latin America from 21st to 29th May 2024. Led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, the delegation toured Brazil, Colombia, and Panama to explore markets, boost India’s exports, and build stronger economic ties in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. The GJEPC delegation included Mr. Anish
De Beers Unveils Sustainability Report
Mumbai: De Beers Group recently reported on progress towards its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals, with key highlights including achieving a target to engage 5,000 women and girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) two years early, agreeing to establish a flagship Diamonds For Development Fund in Botswana, progressing key renewable energy projects in support of recently-validated science-based emission reduction
De Beers Investing Billions in Business
Gaborone: Diamond mining and manufacturing company De Beers Group is making major investments in its business operations as diamond demand is expected to almost outstrip growth in diamond carat production in the next ten years, given the lack of new discoveries in the last decade, reports miningweekly.com. Industry analyst Goldman Sachs indicates that diamond demand is expected to expand at
Diamantaires Demand EDI Facility at SHB
Surat: Diamantiares in the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat have demanded the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facility at the Surat Hira Bourse (SHB) customs house for the hassle-free export and fast reimbursement of duty draw back, reports The Times of India. Recently, an industry delegation led by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) represented
Surat to Get De Beers' 1st Research Institute
Surat: With the diamond consumers in the country accounting for the third largest share in the global polished diamond demand, a fiery competition is all set to start in the diamond certification business, reports The Times of India. De Beers, the world’s biggest mining company, has zeroed in on Surat to set up its International Institute of Diamond Grading and
De Beers Briefs NY Banking Community
New York: Rough diamond supplies are likely to plateau by 2020 and then significantly decline during the following decade, according to Howard Davies, the head of commercial development for De Beers, who briefed members of the New York banking community recently about fundamentals affecting the state of the diamond market. Estimated global rough production, according to De Beers projections, will
