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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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IIJS Signature Attracts Int’l Buyers from Bahrain
Mumbai: The IIJS Signature team has successfully completed its first door-to-door campaign in Bahrain, inviting prominent retailers from the country to visit its upcoming show in Mumbai. At the popular India Pavilion within the Jewellery Arabia show, the team met, interacted and invited the leading retailers from Bahrain. The IIJS Signature team visited various jewellery hubs in Bahrain, including Bab
WDC Praises Determination of KP Participants
New York: World Diamond Council (WDC) President Feriel Zerouki struck a cautiously optimistic note at the conclusion of the 2023 Kimberley Process Plenary on November 10, 2023, at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, after the Plenary agreed on 98 items. President Zerouki noted that a real milestone has been set with the finalization of arrangements for the establishment of Permanent KP
iTraceiT Partners with Cutwise Group
Hennuyeres, Wallonia, Belgium: iTraceiT, an independent, third-party company specializing in traceability solutions and the creator of the world’s first digital diamond passport has entered into a partnership with the Cutwise Group to permit users of iTraceiT to integrate the data of the Cutwise “DiLog” report for the scans of polished diamonds into their workflow, and thus enhance the traceability of
JGTD 2024 Announces New Show dates, Venue
Dubai: Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is rescheduling its third edition to 12 – 14 November 2024 as it prepares to move to its new home in Halls 1 & 2 South of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). The fair was originally set for 6 – 8 February 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Situated in the Expo/District 2020 neighbourhood and community
BDB Hosts RJC Roadshow & Board Meeting
Mumbai: Reinforcing its commitment to global best practices, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Roadshow, bringing together international experts and industry professionals for focused discussions on responsible, transparent, and future-ready practices in the diamond and jewellery sector. Led by Mr. Dave Meleski, Chairman, RJC, the programme featured presentations by Ms. Suzanne Brooks, General Manager – Standards,
Progress Killed in Pursuit of the Impossible: WDC
Dubai: The World Diamond Council (WDC) yesterday expressed profound regret that a small number of Kimberley Process (KP) Participants blocked consensus on long-awaited reforms designed to strengthen protections for Africa’s diamond-mining communities. For three years, the KP Review and Reform Committee worked on the most ambitious reform effort in more than two decades. That work brought the KP closer than
Amber Pepper Appointed as CEO of NDC
London: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2026. A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth of experience in driving commercial growth, digital innovation, and consumer-centric storytelling across some of the world’s most respected fashion and retail brands, including senior roles at Tapestry,
Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian G&J Ind. at India–Israel CEO Forum
Tel Aviv: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel. In his address, Mr.
