With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?

Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a

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With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?

Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a

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India’s G&J Ind. Bids Farewell to Kobbi Shoshani

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse ( BDB) & Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) bade a warm farewell to Mr. Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel. During his tenure, Mr. Shoshani has been more than a diplomat—he has been a true ambassador of friendship. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have strengthened the bonds between Israel and India, creating relationships

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Celebrate Onam with Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: Onam is a season defined by abundance — of joy, togetherness, and new beginnings. It is a time when choices reflect thoughtfulness, where compromise feels out of place. For jewellery that carries this spirit, platinum stands apart: a metal of unmatched rarity and preciousness, offering value beyond compare through its high purity standards, longevity, modern design language, and uniquely

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Gemfields Offers 11,685 Ct. ‘Buffalo’ Emerald for Auction

London: Gemfields has unveiled a colossal emerald weighing 11,685 carats, discovered at its 75%-owned Kagem mine in Zambia. Named Imboo, meaning buffalo in the local Bemba and Lamba dialects, the gemstone is the largest of several extraordinary emeralds unearthed at Kagem, already famed for record-breaking finds. The emerald will be sold at Gemfields’ auction running until Sept. 11. “Even under the beam

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Rashmika Mandanna Appointed India Brand Ambassador of Swarovski

Mumbai: Swarovski proudly announces actor Rashmika Mandanna as its new Brand Ambassador for India, marking a milestone for the Austrian luxury house as it strengthens its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets. India, a vibrant market with a deep affinity for jewelry and self-expression, continues to play a pivotal role in Swarovski’s global growth story. With her pan-India appeal,

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Zimbabwe to Set up 32 Gold Processing Centres

Harare: Zimbabwe Government plans to establish 32 gold processing centres in small-scale mining areas around the country to increase their contribution to national output, a senior government official has said. The centres would offer various services such as gold milling, collection points as well as assist with Environmental Impact Assessments. Mines and Mining Development deputy Minister Fred Moyo said the

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AWDC Thanks Diamond Industry for Support

Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) expresses its sincere gratitude for the many messages of support and solidarity from diamond organizations around the world after the tragic attacks in Brussels on Tuesday. Among the many organizations sending their condolences to AWDC and Belgium are: World Diamond Council, World Federation of Diamond Bourses, International Diamond Manufacturers Organization, India’s Gem and

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Stanchart Tightens Loan Terms to Diamond Sector

London: Standard Chartered’s push to bring some sparkle back to its performance has led the emerging markets bank to tighten its terms for lending to the diamond sector, reports Financial Times. The London-listed bank has asked diamond dealers to provide more collateral or to take out insurance protection on their loans, without which they will have to pay higher interest

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CIBJO Launches New Main Website

Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has launched a new main website. Located on the web at www.cibjo.org, it represents a technological upgrade from its predecessor, providing users with more information about the organization and the jewellery sector, as well as improved functionality. The launch of the website is the first stage of a three-part upgrade of CIBJO’s online presence,

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