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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
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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Tanzania to Temporarily Ban Gemstones Exports
Dar-Es-Salaam: Tanzania is to impose a moratorium, albeit temporary, on the exportation of gemstones in a bid to “strengthen” the domestic market, according to the local media. The move is also meant to transform Tanzania’s northern tourist city of Arusha into a gemstone centre. Ministry of Energy and Minerals spokesperson Badra Masoud was quoted as saying that the decision would
EGL Asia and China's NGGC Renew Agreement
Ramat Gan: The Hong Kong-headquartered EGL Asia and NGGC, the state-owned, leading Chinese diamond grading laboratory, signed an agreement which renews and prolongs the close cooperation between the two institutions. The agreement was signed in Ramat Gan, Israel, during a visit of a Chinese delegation of representatives of the Shanghai Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology (SIMT) and NGGC. The
Gemfields Rakes in $35 Mln From Lusaka Auction
Lusaka: Gemfields said it earned about $35 million in revenue from its latest auction of predominantly higher quality rough emerald from the Kagem emerald mine, which was held in Lusaka, Zambia. The auction, which started on 13 November ended last Monday. It said in a statement that this was the second highest revenue achieved at any higher quality auction. The
Namdeb to Extend Diamond Mining to 2050
Gaborone: Namdeb Diamond Corporation, a joint venture between Namibia and De Beers has re-affirmed its plans to mine gems in the southern African country until at least 2050 by deploying new technology. Bloomberg quoted Namdeb spokesperson Pauline Thomas as saying that it takes “continuous innovation” and “investing in new technology to mine mid-water areas”. Namdeb recently opened the Sendelingsdrif mine
WGC Launches New Campaign to Attract Youth
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has launched a new look ‘You are gold’ campaign in partnership with Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to increase awareness, relevance and adoption of gold jewellery amongst young Indian women. The latest ‘You are gold’ campaign aims to inspire young women to express themselves. The ad film showcases a montage of young
India's G&J Exports Rise 12.82% in April-September
Mumbai: For the cumulative period of April – September 2022, the overall gross exports of gem & jewellery (G&J) witnessed a growth of 12.82% to Rs. 161545.06 crores (6.31% in dollar terms to US$ 20580.11 million) as compared to Rs. 143187.15 crores (US$ 19359.01 million) for the same period last year. With this the gem & jewellery sector has managed
Al Cook to Succeed Bruce Cleaver as CEO of De Beers
London: De Beers Group has announced that Bruce Cleaver will be succeeded by Al Cook as CEO of De Beers Group from early next year. Bruce will become Co-Chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group Chairman and Anglo American Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad. During more than six years as CEO of De Beers Group, Bruce has led the
PGI Men of Platinum Launches New Campaign
Mumbai: There are a few men who show self-belief and display immense courage when faced with challenging situations. These are men who always stay true to their values no matter what. In doing so, these men of character inspire those around them. The cricket pitch too is a place that tests the character of many, including the icons we love.
