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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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Gemfields’ Final Film Explores July’s Birthstone
Mumbai: Gemfields has released fourth and final instalment in its short film series devoted to coloured gemstones. Fittingly, this one is all about the ruby – the vibrant birthstone for the month of July. Representing passion, prosperity and protection – early warriors would even carry them into battle – rubies hold a special place in the hearts of many, their
Global Rough Output -6.8% to $13.47 Bln. in '19: KP
Mumbai: Worldwide rough diamond production in 2019 slipped 6.8% in value terms to $13.47 billion, and dropped 12% in volume to 130.34 million carats, according to statistics released by the Kimberley Process (KP), the global monitoring system that was set up to prevent conflict diamonds. The average price of rough production in 2019 increased 6.1% to $103.41 per carat as
GJEPC Discusses Critical Issues with FM
Mumbai: The chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Mr. Colin Shah, vice chairman Mr. Vipul Shah and executive director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray held a video meeting with the Hon’ble Finance Minister (FM), Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, on 6th July, and made a presentation on the critical issues concerning the gem and jewellery industry with the Finance Ministry.
Appeal to Voluntarily Curtail Rough Imports in India
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with four prominent diamond bodies Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA), Surat Diamond Association (SDA) and Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) have jointly appealed to the Indian industry to once again voluntarily curtail imports of rough diamonds between 10th and 31st July, 2020. The situation will be reviewed
‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’
Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:
Size of UK Jewellery Industry to Rise by 2.1%
London: A New research published by 77 Diamonds shows that the size of the United Kingdom (UK) jewellery manufacturing industry is set to increase by 2.1% by the end of 2026, with total market revenue forecast to exceed £1 billion for the first time since 2023. 77 Diamonds has analysed historical data on the estimated annual revenue of the UK
GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
