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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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BlueRock Achieves Record Output after Lockdown
Johannesburg: British miner BlueRock has reported record output since it re-opened Kareevlei, in South Africa, after COVID-19 restrictions were eased. Production has been averaging almost 2,000 tons a day since 11 May 2020, up almost two-thirds on Q4 of 2019. Modifications to its ore-processing equipment have increased production at minimal cost and reduced operating costs at Kareevlei where five kimberlite
HRD Antwerp Launches Live Online Training Courses
Antwerp: As long as there is no vaccine found for COVID-19, working from home will be the standard. Therefore, access to solid online courses has become more important. As a leading institute for education in the diamond industry, HRD Antwerp (Diamond High Council) launched a series of new courses in the beginning of the international lockdown. These courses were very
GJEPC Donates Rs. 71 Lakh to Rajasthan CM
Jaipur: The Chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal, handed over a cheque of Rs. 71 Lakh to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Mr. Ashok Gehlot yesterday to aid the fight against COVID-19 within the state. The amount, which has been allocated from the Council’s Corporate Social Responsibility Fund, will be given to
Forevermark Committed to Protect Environment
Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group believes what they do every day builds a lifetime of moments that will build your Forever. On International Environment Day, Forevermark reiterates their commitment to protect wildlife and keeping responsible sourcing at the very centre of their business to build a beautiful tomorrow. At the heart of a Forevermark diamond
FACETS 2014 Opens on September 4th
Colombo: FACETS Sri Lanka 2014, the 24th International Gem & Jewellery Show will be held from 4th – 7th September 2014 at the he BMICH Exhibition and Convention Centre in Colombo. FACETS Sri Lanka, held since 1991 with state and private sector patronage, will showcase a wide variety of sapphires and gemstones from producers and wholesalers from all the main
New UK Guidelines to Boost Ethical Sourcing of Jewellery
London: New guidelines in the UK are set to help boost ethical sourcing of jewellery. The recommendations from the government are to make retailers and producers aware of human rights abuses that take place in their supply chains. Gold, diamonds and other precious stones and metals are often sourced from areas in Africa and South America where labourers face appalling
GJEPC Had Successful Diamond Week in New York
Mumbai: The Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) and the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have praised the success of the first India Diamond Week held at the bourse last week. The DDC said that “significant business transactions and new connections were made on the DDC’s trading floor by U.S. and overseas participants”. “The four-day exhibition, following on the heels
India's Gold Curbs Likely to Stay Till Next Year: WGC
Mumbai: Indian gold demand in 2014 will fall below last year’s record levels as import restrictions are expected to remain in place, despite an improvement in demand in the second half of the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. Indian demand in 2014 will be 850-950 tonnes, the industry body said, down 50 tonnes from its earlier forecast. China’s
