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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
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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Zoya-Alice Cicolini Craft Limited-Edition Capsule
Mumbai: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India’s leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group—unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel—one
Candere Unveils New Store in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers celebrated for its modern, trend-led designs, has unveiled its newest retail store in Navi Mumbai, this time in the bustling commercial hub of Vashi. Located Sector 30A, the Platinum Techno Park, this new outlet marks Candere’s 8th store in Mumbai and 79th nationwide, underscoring its commitment to accessible, stylish jewellery for
India–UK BSM Builds Trade Momentum
London: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, successfully organised the India–UK Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in London, strengthening commercial ties between the two nations and paving the way for deeper engagement through the soon-to-be-signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Bringing together 26 leading Indian manufacturers from key
Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from
Botswana’s Deficit May be Wider than Projected
Gaborone: Botswana’s budget deficit for fiscal 2016 may be much wider than the projected 2.6 percent due to the slowdown in the diamond market, credit rating agency Moody’s said on August 27. Earlier, Botswana’s Finance Ministry forecast a deficit of $393 million (4.03 billion pula), or 2.6 percent of its gross domestic product for the fiscal year. Diamonds account for
Alrosa Diamonds worth Millions Disappear
Moscow: Four uncut diamonds have disappeared while being held at the State Precious Metals and Gems Repository (Gokhran) for sorting, Kommersant daily newspaper reported on Thursday, citing unidentified sources in the industry. The precious stones were part of a bigger batch of diamonds submitted to Gokhran by Severalmaz mining company that extracts diamonds at a large mine in the northern
Dubai Banks Facing Major Jewelry Loan Default
Dubai: Officials of 15 banks met in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss growing concerns over the financial health of a (as yet unidentified) major jewelry chain which owes an estimated Dh550 million (US$ 150 million) to them and has allegedly defaulted on payments, banking and industry sources told Gulf News. Some banks are planning to lodge a formal complaint of
Antwerp Remains Important Rough Trading Hub
Antwerp: Antwerp is still the most important rough diamond trade hub in the world. This is according to the 2014 annual figures from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, which monitors and maps out diamond production and distribution worldwide. The figures also reveal that the Antwerp rough diamond traders’ profit margins are under duress, with an average profit margin of 1%.
