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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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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
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
Dubai’s Largest Polished Diamond Auction
Dubai: Rapaport Diamond Corporation and DMCC have announced the largest polished diamond auction ever held in the emirate’s history. The auction will feature over 3,200 lots of polished diamonds, totalling more than 50,000 carats, and will be held at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) in Almas Tower. This event marks a strategic expansion of Rapaport’s viewings in Dubai and a
GJSCI Makes the Nation Proud Again
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has yet again made the nation proud by bagging the prestigious Medallion of Excellence Award at the World Skills Competition, Lyon – France, 2024. The competition, held in Lyon, France, witnessed participants from over 80 countries vying for top honors in various skill categories. GJSCI’s Performance at the WorldSkills Competitions
India’s Gold Demand in 2023 Declined by 3%
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends report reveals that annual gold demand (excluding OTC) fell to 4,448t in 2023, down just 5% from a notably strong 2022. When factoring in demand from the OTC markets and other sources, total demand climbed to a new annual record at 4,899t. Investment from this more opaque source of demand supported
GJC Seeks Customs Duty Reduction in Budget
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), a national apex body for the gems & jewellery industry, has urged the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the Basic Customs Duty on gold and also GST on the gems & jewellery industry. In the pre-budget recommendation 2024-25, the apex body has submitted an exhaustive list of recommendations for
Reflecting on the 2 Day IGJS 2024
(By Suresh Chotai): In a dazzling start to the new year, the 2-day India Gold and Jewellery Summit (IGJS) illuminated the landscape of the gold and jewellery industry on January 23 and 24, 2024. This annual event brought together luminaries, thought leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss, discover, and celebrate the ever-evolving facets of India’s vibrant gold and jewellery sector.
CIBJO Issuses Document Outlining ESG Principles
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a guidance document outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles for companies primarily involved in the laboratory-grown diamond sector. Entitled “Environmental, Social and Governance Principles for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds,” the new guidance document is designed to assist laboratory-grown diamond companies to devise sustainable strategies that contribute to long-term business value creation, and to
