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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 $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a
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India’s G&J Gross Exports Fell 55% in Q1 2020-21
Mumbai: India’s overall gross exports of gems and jewellery during the first quarter of FY2020-21 (April-June 2020) showed a decline of about 55% to US$ 2746.64 million on a year-on-year basis, according to provisional data released by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). India’s Q1 overall gross imports of gems and jewellery plummeted 75% to US$ 915.137 million,
Six New CFCs to be Operational by Dec 2020
Mumbai: The Common Facility Centres (CFC) Project Steering Committee, which includes representatives from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), met on 8th July, 2020, to review the status of the upcoming six new CFCs. The six locations for setting up CFCs in Phase II are Coimbatore, Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi, Rajkot and
Kunming Diamonds is Authorised Partner for Argyle
Perth: Rio Tinto has welcomed Hong Kong based coloured diamond specialist, Kunming Diamonds as an Authorised Partner for Argyle Pink Diamonds. Kunming joins a global network of 13 exclusive Authorised Partners entrusted with the care and custody of Argyle pink diamonds. Patrick Coppens, General manager for Sales and Marketing for Rio Tinto’s diamonds business said, “Kunming is an exciting company
GJEPC Welcomes Relief Given by the Government
Mumbai: In a major relief to the Indian diamond industry, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes And Customs, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, at the behest of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), announced an extension of three months on certified diamond re-imports in an official notification. The provision stated: “Provided that for the
De Beers Report Highlights Progress in Key Areas
London: De Beers Group today published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance. These areas were identified as the priorities for De Beers Group’s sustainability work as part of a mid-term review of the Group’s Building Forever sustainability framework initiated last year. During the course of 2024, De Beers
A Moment of Reckoning for India’s G&J Industry
Mumbai (Gems2jewellery.com Exclusive): India’s Gem and Jewellery (G&J) sector has long dazzled global markets, not just with its sparkle but with the millions of livelihoods it sustains. From the diamond polishing units of Surat to the gold jewellery workshops of Mumbai and Jaipur, this industry has been the backbone of India’s export story. But today, that glitter is under threat.
Gaston to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond
Dubai: Gaston International DMCC (“Gaston”), part of Jemora Group, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Binding Term Sheet“) with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio (“Administrators”) of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (“Lucapa”), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement (“DOCA”) contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the “Transaction“).
16% Surge in India’s G&J Exports in July 2025
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry is witnessing signs of revival, with July exports delivering a much-needed boost amid the lingering impact of US tariffs. A robust 15.98% growth in overall exports, a sharp rebound in cut and polished diamond exports to Hong Kong, and strong order bookings from IIJS Premiere 2025 have infused optimism ahead of the festive
