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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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Gem-A Launches Spring 2024 Issue
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has launched the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology (Volume 39, No. 1, 2024). Released digitally on 2 April, this issue contains news and research from the international gemmological community, including an article focusing on the mineralogy and colour genesis of silicified coral from Indonesia. This attractive material shows various
Okavango Diamond Company Joins NDC
Mumbai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced its newest member, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC). The Botswana government–owned rough natural diamond marketing company joins the likes of De Beers and other responsible mining companies. ODC is the first non-mining diamond company to be admitted as a member of NDC, recognizing ODC’s importance in the upstream distribution of natural diamonds, and the
Gemfields Partners with Shruti-Sushma
Mumbai: Gemfields has joined forces in a new brand partnership with fine jeweller Shruti Sushma. The India-based mother-daughter label is revered for using high quality gemstones in elegant designs that hark back to the glamour of bygone days and channel India’s renowned heritage of fine craftsmanship. With showrooms in Ahmedabad and Bangalore, Shruti Sushma caters to a discerning clientele, in
Shine Gudi Padwa Brighter with Platinum
Mumbai: As Maharashtra and other western states of India rejoice in the festive spirit of Gudi Padwa, people embrace the rich traditions of the Marathi new year. Houses are decked with bright marigolds and vibrant ‘gudis’ hoisted, while people indulge in jewellery purchase for themselves and their loved ones in anticipation of a prosperous new year. What better way to welcome the
GJEPC’s 2023-24 Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has put forth a series of recommendations for the Union Budget 2023- 24 across verticals of gem and jewellery, to propel the exports from the current $40 billion levels to achieve the goal of $55 billion in exports in the next few years 5 Key Recommendations are as follows: Allow Sale
GJC Conducts Installation Ceremony
Mumbai: The Installation ceremony of Committee of Administration (COA) of India’s prestigious gems and jewellery industry body the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) concluded successfully on 29th January 2023 at Hotel St Regis, Mumbai. Attended by more than 200 prominent jewellers from across India, Mr. Saiyam Mehra the New Chairman of GJC and Mr Rajesh Rokde, Vice
World Jewellery Confederation to Launch CIBJO Academy
Milan: World Jewellery Confederation President Gaetano Cavalieri has announced the establishment of the CIBJO Academy, which will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials, suitable for jewellery professionals and the consuming public, about standards, operating principles and terminology developed within CIBJO’s various commissions and expert committees. The announcement was made at the VICENZAORO show in
HRD Antwerp Announces Winners of 18th Design Awards
Antwerp: In the fully packed Teatro Palladio at Vicenzaoro, the reinvented design competition came to its conclusion with the announcement of the 3 category winners, the two runners-up and the overall competion winner. That final honor falls upon the young and new talent Wang Xuerui from China. CEO Ellen Joncheere also launched a new initiative to support young designers worldwide:
