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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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AGTA Bans LGDs, Gemstones at GemFair
Dallas: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that, starting at Tucson next year, exhibitors will not be allowed to sell lab-grown diamonds or colored gemstones at the AGTA GemFair. National Jeweler received a news release on AGTA’s decision via email Wednesday morning. The release also was posted on the AGTA website, though it had been removed by Wednesday evening. AGTA
Ari Epstein Resignes as CEO of AWDC
Antwerp: Ari Epstein has resigned as CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) after 13 years in the position, the trade body announced Thursday. AWDC declined to comment on why he’s stepping down or when it would appoint a successor. “This marks the end of an era of visionary leadership and significant contributions to not only our company but
Gargi by PNGS Spreads Nationwide
Pune: Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS), a distinguished name in the fashion jewellery realm, strategically launched Gargi Shop-in-Shop (S-I-S) at Shoppers Stop in three key locations across India in just a week. This strategic expansion marks Gargi’s entry into Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Shillong (Meghalaya), and Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), further solidifying its footprint in the Indian fashion landscape.
BDB Hosts Lunch Meeting with Geoffrey Boycott
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted an exclusive luncheon and conversation event featuring two distinguished guests: the legendary cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Mr. Harjinder Kang, UK Deputy High Commissioner for Western India &Trade Commissioner for South Asia. The event, held on 8th April, brought together esteemed figures from both the cricketing and business worlds to discuss the interplay
IDE Opens “Stand With Israel” Sales Event
New York: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) opened the special sales event “STAND WITH ISRAEL” recently at the New York Diamond Dealers Club. The event was from No held vember 27 – 30, 2023, on the trading floor of the DDC, with the participation of 25 leading diamond companies from Israel. The event was opened by Israel Diamond Exchange President
Varda Shine is Interim Chair of Petra Diamonds
Lndon: Petra Diamonds has appointed Varda Shine, Senior Independent Director, as Chair of Petra with effect from the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in mid-November. The previous Chairman Peter Hill CBE retired from the Board and decided not to offer himself for re-election. Shine, who has been a Non-Executive Director of Petra since 2018, will serve as the interim
BSM Brasil on 14-15th May 2024
Sao Paulo, Brasil: Brasil already has a date for its next edition in the city of Sao Paulo, the largest economy in Latin America. The event takes place on May 14th and 15th, 2024 at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel with the expectation of maintaining the quality of Brazilian retail and wholesale visitors, adding businesspeople from other regions of South and
Mr. Kirtilal Doshi Passes Away at 101
Mumbai: Mr. Kirtilal K. Doshi, former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Promotion Council (GJEPC), Founding Chairman of the Gemmological Institute of India (GII), and a visionary leader of the Indian gem and jewellery industry, passed away peacefully in Mumbai on 20th November, 2023 at the age of 101. Mr. Doshi was a man of many achievements and contributions to
