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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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India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2024
Las Vegas: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised India Pavilion at the 2024 JCK Las Vegas trade show, continuing its presence at this key event for the 19th consecutive year. Scheduled from 31st May to 3rd June 2024, at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, this year’s event promises to be a spectacular showcase of the finest
Lab Grown Threat to Botswana Economy
Gaborone: Lab grown diamonds (LGDs) are a threat to Botswana’s economic lifeblood, says the country’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi. He was speaking to reporters on 29th May, ahead of the first phase in a $6bn project to extend the life of Jwaneng, its flagship diamond mine. “If lab grown diamonds take our space, then you and I are finished,” he said.
GJEPC Expanding Market Horizons in LAC
Mumbai: As part of their mission, the GJEPC delegation recently visited Panama to assess market needs, identify business opportunities, and network with industry associations and leading companies. The aim is to solidify India’s presence in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region’s gems and jewellery sector and encourage greater participation in international trade events. During their visit, the Indian Ambassador
Registration for CIBJO Congress 2024 Opens
Milan: Registration for the 2024 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is now open. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2024/. CIBJO’s 2023 annual congress will take place in Shanghai, China’s financial centre and the gateway to what is today the world’s largest jewellery market, from November 2 to
HRD Antwerp-Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Forge Collaboration
Mumbai: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in Diamond and Jewellery Grading, Education and Equipment, has officially launched its operations within the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai. This collaboration was unveiled during the prestigious IIJS Premiere 2025 and marks a significant leap in advancing India’s jewellery ecosystem with world-class diamond certification services. The inauguration ceremony was held
Anil Kapoor Illuminates the ‘Jewellers for Hope’
Mumbai: The 10th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship charity initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), illuminated the city with a powerful blend of compassion, commitment, and celebration. Held alongside IIJS Premiere 2025, this landmark edition brought together industry stalwarts, philanthropists, and dignitaries to mark a decade of impactful giving. Organized in collaboration with De
GJEPC Renames India International Jewellery Show as ‘IIJS Bharat’
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body,has got received official confirmation from the Government to rename the biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) as IIJS Bharat, as announced by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, during the inauguration of IIJS Premiere 2025. In a significant announcement, Mr. Bhansali revealed that the Council has received official
41st IIJS Premiere Inaugurated at JWCC
Mumbai: The biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the 41st edition, is the biggest-ever edition of the famous gem & jewellery B2B trade show organised by India’s apex trade body,The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme, IIJS 2025 is eyeing big business generation of billions of dollars in exports with several policy initiatives such as the recently
