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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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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is Chairperson of Diamonds for Development Fund
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group are delighted to confirm that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been appointed as the Diamonds for Development Fund’s Chairperson. Dr. Adesina is a widely respected global leader and renowned development economist with close to 40 years of experience in global and African development issues. He was the 8th elected President
GJEPC Showcases India’s Craftsmanship at JCK Las Vegas
Las Vegas: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marks a defining milestone this year, celebrating its 21st consecutive participation at JCK Las Vegas, the world’s premier jewellery trade event. From May 29th to June 1st, 2026, at The Venetian Expo, the India Pavilion will serve as a global stage for 33 of India’s most visionary member exporters. Spanning
Edward Asscher Re-Elected as RJC Vice Chair
London: Edward Asscher is re elected as the Vice Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Mr. Asscher has served in the role for the past four years. In 2024, Asscher was a nominee for the chairman position. However, he ultimately lost the vote to Richline CEO Dave Meleski and remained vice chairman. Though Asscher retired in 2020 after five decades at the helm of family-run
NDC Welcomes GJEPC Membership
Las Vegas: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has recently joined the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The NDC announced membership of GJEPC, making it the first industry body to progress toward NDC membership under the Luanda Accord framework. The milestone follows GJEPC’s signing of the Luanda Accord in June 2025 and the Memorandum of Understanding during the second
IIJS Premiere Launches 3D Stall Configurator
Mumbai: IIJS Premiere 2024 announces the launch of its most unique feature yet: the 3D STALL CONFIGURATOR, now live within the exhibitor manual. This innovative tool allows exhibitors to visualise and customise their stall layouts in a fully interactive 3D environment. With the 3D Stall Configurator, exhibitors can select from a variety of stall layout and additional stand fittings, including Showcases, Wall
Isidore Mörsel Re-Elected President of AWDC
Antwerp: In the wake of Antwerp World Diamond Centre’s (AWDC) Board elections held two weeks ago, the organization recently announces the confirmation of Isidore Mörsel as President of the Board. Mörsel succeeds himself while Ravi Bhansali, who is joining AWDC’s Board for the first time, was appointed Vice-President. Isidore Mörsel, who is deeply respected within the Antwerp diamond community and
JOSH Convocation Ceremony Held
Mumbai: JOSH (Jewellery Occupational Skilling Hub) an initiative of GJSCI which Imparts Skills to individuals which primarily focuses on Training Candidates from deprived backgrounds of Society. A Convocation ceremony was held on 27th June, 2024 to felicitate 115 candidates, the pass outs of the 7th Regular batch of Candidates as well as the 1st batch of students from the Specially
Piyush Goyal Commends Bharat Ratnam’s world-class status
Mumbai: India’s Minister Piyush Goyal visited Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC on June 29th 2024, a project of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and SEEPZ. During the event, GJEPC highlighted its strategic initiatives, which have significantly contributed to the resilience, growth, and stability of the Indian gem and jewellery industry amidst global challenges. The event, held at the
