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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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GJEPC to Organize ‘Design Inspirations’ on 9th April
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized ‘Design Inspirations’ event on 9th April, 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The design seminar invites a galaxy of eminent speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics. The workshop aims to provide the industry with relevant updates, enabling them to plan their designs and
IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Ends with Great Success
Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded on a triumphant note at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), solidifying its position as India’s third-largest B2B jewellery exhibition. The show witnessed a massive scale-up, hosting over 1,100 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls, while attracting 15,000 trade buyers from 500
GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus
Gemfields Releases 2025 Audited Report
London: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) recently announced its audited Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting total revenue of $ 135.1 million, down from $ 199.4 million in 2024. The fall in revenue was credited to disruptions in the emerald market during the first half of the year and reduced recovery of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez Ruby
Alrosa Not Changing Strategy
Moscow: The new president of ALROSA Andrei Zharkov says there is no need to change the long-term strategy previously adopted by the company. The “manual adjustment” of some of sales policy mechanisms is possible to increase efficiency during recession or rising prices. “I don’t think it is now necessary to adjust the strategy and the long-term program of ALROSA approved
Bank Of China Joins LBMA Gold Price Setters
Beijing: The Bank of China has been accepted as one of the group of London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) banks which sets the London Gold Price. ICE Benchmark Administration has announced that Bank of China will be joining the group of banks from June 22. This provides a benchmark price that is widely used across the globe by participants such
KP Meeting in Angola from 22nd June
Luanda: Angola, which is currently chairing the Kimberley Process (KP), is set to host the diamond watchdog’s intercession meeting from 22 to 26 June in the capital, Luanda. Angolan state-controlled news agency, Angop, reports that the meeting would bring together more than 200 delegates from 82 countries. The gathering was expected to assess the activities undertaken by the organization since
CAR Warlords Use Diamonds to Fund Conflict
Washington: According to a report released by The Enough Project, a Washington, DC-based organization that works to end genocide and crimes against humanity, the total current value of the illicit diamond trade and taxation by armed groups in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) is estimated to be between $3.87 and $5.8 million dollars annually. Warlord Business reveals that although CAR
