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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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Candere Unveils New Store in Panvel
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers, has further expanded its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its 7th store in the city, located in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. With this addition, Candere now operates 77 stores across India, reflecting its commitment to bringing distinctive jewellery collections to a wider audience in the region. This expansion marks a
GJEPC Organizes INNOVNXT 40 UNDER 40
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized INNOVNXT 40 UNDER 40 SESSION on 25th June. It is an initiative by GJEPC to recognize and celebrate 40 young innovators in the jewelry industry, under the age of 40, who are driving growth through new-age marketing techniques and adaptability. The program aims to foster industry growth by equipping the
WFDB Praises Luanda Accord to Support Natural Diamonds
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses expressed full support for the Luanda Accord, the agreement reached last week among major diamond-producing countries and trading centers to fund the promotion of natural diamonds, in a meeting in Luanda, Angola. All the signing parties have agreed to contribute 1% of the annual revenue they generate from rough diamonds to the Natural Diamond
GIA Appoints Pritesh Patel as President & CEO
Mumbai: The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025, according to a press release. Mr. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor
AGTA Spectrum Awards Postponed to Summer
New York: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that it has decided to move its annual design competition, the AGTA Spectrum Awards to July. AGTA CEO Douglas K Hucker, said that the organization had taken the decision to move the awards for the benefit of designers and manufacturers, so that it would not interfere with the holiday selling season.
Argyle Pink Diamond Jewellery in Japan
Tokyo: In a spectacular collaboration of craftsmanship and couture Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds have partnered with esteemed Japanese bridal house, Hatsuko Endo, to showcase the finest in beauty and romance from Australia and Japan. Hatsuko Endo’s exquisite collection of international designer wedding gowns was paired on the runway in Tokyo with bespoke Argyle pink diamond jewellery, created by some
2,000 Diamond Workers Jobless in Zimbabwe
Harare: Approximately 2,000 workers have lost their jobs with the Marange diamond companies, following the government’s decision to order them to cease operations, according to a report on AllAfrica.com. The laid off workers have reportedly vowed to storm the ministry of mines’ offices in protest at the government’s alleged refusal to answer requests regarding forcing their former employers to pay
DiaCam360 Launches New Software
Ramat Gan: After three months of development, DiaCam360 has released its much anticipated software upgrade, putting its customers at the forefront of diamond imaging technology. The new software produces images with improved sharpness and brilliance, giving every diamond a custom designed web frame. A brand new feature is a control panel that enables every user, even those with no photography
