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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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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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

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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

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Russia, Belgium Sign MoU on KP Certificates

Moscow: Russia and Belgium signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the electronic exchange of the Kimberley Process (KP) Certificates. The signing took place on the sidelines of the KP Plenary session, attended by the Federal Customs Service of Russia and the Federal Public Service Economy of Belgium. The memorandum will accelerate the turnover of diamond products between business partners

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KL Rahul Presented "The League of Platinum Men"

Mumbai: Putting the team before personal glory, reaching out to a rival player, being a pillar of strength to a nervous debutant, on the cricket pitch, choices are made at every moment. Choices that don’t just decide the fate of the game, but determine the values and strength of character of the players. These are the moments of truth in every game. They

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CIBJO Releases Special Coral Report

Milan: With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress already underway, the ninth of this year’s CIBJO Special Reports has been released. Prepared by CIBJO’s Coral Commission, headed by Vincenzo Liverino, the report looks predominantly at research being conducted in the sector, both by gemmologists developing a colour description system, and scientists seeking to revive coral reefs, as well as dating the

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Time for Expanding Conflict Diamonds Definition: WDC

Moscow: Speaking to the full assembly of delegates during the Opening Session of the 2021 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Edward Asscher has reasserted the need for Kimberley Process members to agree to expand the conflict diamond definition in order to support long-term consumer confidence. Mr. Asscher noted that the Plenary was taking place at a

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