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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GJS 2024 from 25th Sep in Mumbai

Mumbai: The jewellery industry is set to dazzle as the much-anticipated India Gems and Jewellery Show 2024 (GJS2024) #HumaraApnaShow, a premier retail jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 25th to 28th September 2024. Organized by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), this prestigious event brings together the finest jewellery brands, artisans, designers, and retailers

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Positive Outlook for Natural Diamonds: GJEPC

Mumbai: The natural diamond market is showing signs of resilience and recovery as prices begin to stabilize and inventory reaches manageable levels. The natural diamond market is experiencing a positive shift, characterised by price stabilisation and a growing sense of optimism. The industry’s resilience is evident in the recent decline of rough diamond imports relative to polished diamond exports, indicating

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GJEPC & Exim Bank Explore Cluster Strategy for Export Push

Mumbai: GJEPC hosted a meeting with Ms. Rupa Dutta, Advisor, Exim Bank and the former Principal Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, along with key Exim Bank officials to discuss the potential of cluster development and export facilitation in the Indian gems and jewellery sector. GJEPC and Exim Bank are collaborating on a joint study to explore strategies for

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Linneys Unveils Exclusive Argyle Pink Diamond Quokka

Perth: Renowned Australian jeweller Linneys has unveiled a remarkable creation: The Argyle Pink Quokka. This sculpture, crafted from rare Argyle Pink Diamonds and 18-karat gold, is a tribute to two of Western Australia’s most beloved icons – the quokka, known as the world’s happiest animal, native to the shores of Rottnest Island, and the now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine. Limited to

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Development of Clear Sustainability Strategies Now Imperative

Milan: The development of coherent and well communicated strategies that address environmental and social sustainability issues, responsible sourcing and proper governance are now management requestites in the jewellery gemstone and precious metals industries, Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has told an international group of graduate students during a lecture he delivered on February 28, 2024, at

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GJEPC Explores Partnership with France’s Luxury Sector

Mumbai: India and France are looking to strengthen their ties in the luxury sector, as they held a meeting on 28th February to discuss the opportunities and challenges of collaboration. The meeting was attended by Mr. Eric Fajole, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of France in India, and Mr. Ashish Kothari, Co-Convener, SEZ Sub-Committee, GJEPC, along with other representatives from

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WFDB Calls to Action Regarding G7 Diamond Restrictions

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched a campaign to unite the industry in presenting its concerns regarding the proposed G7 restrictions on diamonds. The WFDB has sent out a letter recently to the G7 and EU government representatives, detailing the challenges that the “one import node” solution creates for the industry. In addition to the signature

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Lighthouse invests Rs. 284 Cr. in Kushal’s

Bengaluru: Lighthouse India Fund IV AIF has invested INR 284 crores in Kushal’s, India’s leading fashion and silver jewellery brand.  Kushal’s is the first investment by Lighthouse from its newly raised, fourth private equity fund. This round also includes a secondary buy-out providing part exit to its first institutional investor India SME Investments, which invested in 2019. Founded in 2006

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