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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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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Opens on 8th Jan
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to open the global jewellery calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, scheduled to be held across two premier venues in Mumbai later this week. The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention
IIJS Signature 2026: Setting the Tone for a Confident Indian G&J Ind.
Mumbai: (By Suresh Chotai) As the global jewellery industry navigates shifting consumer preferences, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving supply dynamics, India continues to stand tall as a resilient, design-led, and manufacturing-driven powerhouse. IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is poised to open the year (from 8th to 12th Jan) with renewed optimism, strategic
Paul De Wachter Named as CEO, HRD Antwerp
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter is to take charge as CEO from January 5, 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
International BSM Held at Bharat Ratnam
Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, organised the International Gem and Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) the first ever at the newly inaugurated Bharat Ratnam, Mega CFC SEEPZ in Mumbai. This event is specifically designed to cater to international buyers from the U.S.,
Karen Rentmeesters Named as Interim CEO of AWDC
Antwerp: Karen Rentmeesters, currently active as Chief Officer PR & Industry Relations at AWDC, will take on the role of CEO ad interim within the organization. With Karen Rentmeesters, who has been with AWDC for 15 years now, the Board of Directors is choosing someone who knows the organization well and can fall back on a lot of expertise thanks
AWDC Reacts to the Resignation of Ari Epstein
Antwerp: With a formal response, the AWDC Board of Directors, with Isidore Mörsel as Chairman, reacted to media reports concerning the resignation of Ari Epstein as CEO of AWDC, and speculation about the reasons behind that resignation. The Board strongly denies that it opposes the measures taken by the Group of Seven to ensure that Russian diamonds no longer enter
GJEPC Unveils Exclusive Gem & Jewellery Show
Jaipur: The apex body of the gem and jewellery industry in India, GJEPC hosted the 3rd edition of International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Jaipur. The event, powered by Gemfields, is being held from 12th to 14th April at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Jaipur. IGJS Jaipur is a curated event, showcasing the best of Indian craftsmanship, featuring over 54 jewellery manufacturers and exporters
