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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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GJEPC Signs Historic ‘Luanda Accord’
Luanda: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has signed yesterday ‘The Luanda Accord’ in Luanda, Angola alongside the Mining Ministers of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia, in collaboration with prominent industry bodies such as AWDC, Belgium, DMCC, Dubai, and De Beers. As the leading global organization driving the international growth of the jewellery industry, GJEPC’s efforts are
Emmanuelle Nodale Appointed as Brand CEO, De Beers
London: De Beers Group today announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Nodale as Brand CEO, De Beers London, as the brand enters a new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution as part of the Group’s Origins strategy. With over 20 years of expertise in shaping and developing global brands, Nodale is recognised for her strategic leadership and ability to translate
New Collaborations, Partner Alignments Expected from PGI’s Upcoming BSM
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) is organizing its annual Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in Kochi on 26-27 June. The 8th edition of India Buyer-Seller Meet is an exclusive, invitation-only event focused on fostering collaboration and business opportunities between platinum jewellery retailers and manufacturers. It serves as a platform for showcasing innovative designs, finalizing orders, and building partnerships ahead of key
Gemfields Generates $31.7m from Auction of Mixed Ruby
London: Gemfields has reported good demand for fine-quality rubies on yesterday in spite of market turbulence, with its latest mixed-quality ruby auction generating $31.7m in revenue. “Demand and pricing for fine-quality rubies remain strong,” said Adrian Banks, Gemfields’ MD of product and sales. “Today’s auction result demonstrated the resilience of rubies in turbulent times,” he said. The auction, held between
GJEPC Meets India’s Commerce Minister
New Delhi: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry on 5th April, 2016 to address the current challenges faced by various export industries. The meeting was attended by representatives of the various Export Promotion Councils and related associations who made representations on the support expected from
Israel to Hold 3rd IRDW from 22nd May
Ramat Gan: Israel stands to boost its international status as a rough diamond trading center with the third International Rough Diamond Week (IRDW) to be held May 22 – 26, 2016. The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) expects this event to attract a record number of international buyers as well as hundreds of Israeli diamond manufacturers. The rough diamond week will
Brazilian Officials Learning from Antwerp Industry
Antwerp: Fourteen officials from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy are following a rough diamond training course provided by the Antwerp diamond industry over a period of two weeks. The objective of the course is to ensure that Brazil is able to apply the strict requirements of the Kimberley Process properly. Brazil has a great many potential diamond mines.
DiamondCorp Sells Lace Mine Kimberlite Diamonds
Johannesburg: South African diamond mining, development and exploration company Diamond Corp has announced the sale of 8.648 carats of Lace Mine diamonds through direct sales and competitive tender. This marks the first sale of Lace Mine diamonds since 1931. The company said that 6,247 carats of the diamonds were greater than 1.25mm in diameter and were recovered as a result
