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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Platinum Sales Increased by 22% in Q4, 2022

Mumbai: Platinum continued to enjoy strong demand from Indian consumers in the October – December quarter, resulting in a rise of 22% in retail sales in Q4 2022. Powered by the wedding season and festive season sales, PGI’s strategic partners sustained strong growth momentum in sales for platinum jewellery demand. Customer preference for platinum jewellery and subsequent sales has picked

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Membership of India's GJEPC Grows to 9000

Mumbai: The total number of members of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Gem & Jewellery trade in India, has grown to 9000 members, its highest ever, registering a 38% increase as compared to 6,500 members in 2021. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “The Council attributes this milestone to the leadership and continued

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Rio Tinto to Proceed with Diavik’s A21 Pipe

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada: Rio Tinto has approved a $40-million investment in the first phase of underground mining below the existing A21 open pit at its Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Based on the updated mine plan and production schedule including the A154N and A154S pipes, and subject to approval of the second phase of the A21 underground

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De Beers 2022 Revenues Rise 18% To $6.6 Billion

London: De Beers’ total revenue for the full year 2022 increased 18% to $6.6 billion compared with $5.6 billion in 2021. Rough diamond sales in value terms grew 22% to $6.0 billion versus $4.9 billion in 2021, reflecting strong demand for rough diamonds, particularly in the first half of the year, with the midstream replenishing stocks following strong consumer demand

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GJC Advises Jewellers to Carry Essential Documents

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has called upon its members and industry stakeholders to carry out all necessary documentation to ensure the smooth movement of goods during the upcoming Maharashtra election. The GJC’s directive covers items such as gems and jewellery, bullion, precious stones, and allied articles. In light of the upcoming Maharashtra elections, GJC

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GJEPC Hosted Dr. S. Jaishankar

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, Govt. of India at its head office on Sunday 27th October. Dr. Jaishankar was visiting Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai for an interaction on India’s foreign policy at an event titled “Indian Foreign Policy: A Transformational Decade”, which aimed to explore the

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Reena Ahluwalia Donates ‘Pristine’ Canadian Diamond Painting

Toronto: The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) held the CJA Industry Summit on Oct. 21 at The St. Regis Toronto. The CJA summit is Canada’s premier jewellery industry event. The Chair of CJA, Angela Betteridge invited artist and jewellery designer Reena Ahluwalia to showcase her diamond artworks at the event. Upon invitation, Artist Reena Ahluwalia donated ‘Pristine’, her Canadian diamond painting,

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GSI Takes Students on a Trip to Elahera Gem Mine

Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI) recently organized an insightful mine visit for students enrolled in its prestigious Colored Stone Professional (CSP) programme. The visit to the Elahera Gem Mine in Sri Lanka, a world-renowned source of high-quality sapphires, provided students with invaluable real-world experience as part of their holistic learning journey. GSI’s CSP programme is known for its blend of

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