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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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Reena Ahluwalia’s Painting Accessioned into Smithsonian
Toronto: Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting, “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond,” has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At a May 6 ceremony in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dr. Gabriela Farfan, the Coralyn W. Whitney Curator of Gems and Minerals, accepted the painting. This is the first contemporary
India’s PM Appeals People Not to Buy Gold
New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has appealed country’s citizens not to buy gold for one year. His may have sounded unusual at first, especially in a country where gold is deeply linked to tradition, savings and family celebrations. But behind the statement lies a larger economic concern: pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and the weakening rupee
WDC ‘A Champion for Natural Diamond Trade’
Antwerp: The World Diamond Council (WDC) is a champion for the natural diamond trade, with the primary objective of building confidence in natural diamonds and helping the trade sell them, according to its incoming President Ronnie VanderLinden. He was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the WDC, which took place May 7, 2026, in Antwerp, Belgium. Taking office at
Feriel Zerouki Forced Diamond ind. to Face Itself
Antwerp: Feriel Zerouki forced the diamond industry to confront the questions it had long avoided during her presidency of the World Diamond Council (WDC), a tenure defined by service to those most exposed at the front line of the trade. Taking office at a time of rising scrutiny, tightening regulation and changing consumer expectations, Zerouki placed reform of the Kimberley
Exciting Themes for Artisan Awards 2024
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has unveiled two exciting and unconventional themes for the 7th edition of The Artisan Awards 2024: ‘Unusual Materials’ and ‘Objet Trouvé.’ These innovative themes promise to redefine artistic expression and inspire designers to think out-of-the-box and blend alternative and precious aspects to create avant-garde fine jewellery. The first theme, ‘Objet Trouvé’
David Prager is New Chairman of NDC
Mumbai: Stephen Lussier, the longest serving member of the Natural Diamond Council’s Board of Directors, has announced that he will be retiring from his roles as Chair and Board Member. David Prager, Chief Brand Officer at De Beers and active NDC board member since 2022, will replace him as Chair.Lussier played an instrumental role in bringing together competitors from the mining sector to invest in
GJC Launches ‘India Jewellery Shopping’ Festival
New Delhi: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex trade body that unites jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and exporters, announced the launch of Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF) in Delhi today. The launch will be held across the country in 300 cities from 15th October to 22nd November. Divine Solitaires is Powered by sponsor for this event. Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minster of Roads & Highway Transport graced the event with his presence. The festival will offer benefits to both the B2B and the B2C segment wherein business owners can be
GJEPC’s 3rd International G&J Show in Dubai
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, presented the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Dubai. The show is supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Embassy of India in UAE. Additionally,
