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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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Peter Meeus Makes Second Bid for HRD Antwerp
In execution of a sales process announced by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) to sell a majority of the shares of HRD Antwerp NV, as announced in the Summer of 2019, Peter Meeus has made an offer through a Letter of Intent (LOI) deposited at AWDC/HRD at 13:00 hrs yesterday. Meeus has made a bid complying 100% with the terms
IIG Extends Scholarships to 10 Students at NJA
Mumbai: International Institute of Gemology (IIG) sponsored Student of the year awards to 10 winners with the scholarship amount 10 lacs (one lac each) in the 9th Edition of National Jewellery Awards (NJA 2019), one of country’s most prestigious award that honors the work of designers and manufacturers in various categories such as Best Jewellery Designs, Best Diamond & Precious
IIJS Signature Promotes India’s Traditional Skills
Mumbai: The Crafts Pavilion, promoted by the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) at IIJS Signature 2020, had turned the spotlight on three of the country’s spectacular traditional jewellery making crafts, with the aim of helping to revive, modernise and eventually market these localised art forms. A visit to the comparatively simply decorated stall at the show revealed
Leaders Felicitated with National Jewellery Awards
Mumbai: It was a night to remember as the stars of the gem & jewellery sector walked away with their trophies even as Bollywood stars cheered them on for their achievements! 35 awards in 8 categories were given away at the 9th edition of the annual National Jewellery Awards (NJA Awards 2019), an initiative by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council
GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &
Kirit Bhansali Applauds the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 which is hailed by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Through an official Press Release its Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali says: “We thank the Government for a positive, growth-focused Budget that addresses key bottlenecks and gives fresh momentum to India’s gems and jewellery sector.
G&J Trade Welcomes the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the union budget for 2026-27 yesterday in the parliament. Provisions of which are welcomed by India’s gem & jewellery (G&J) trade. Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC): “The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a stable and sensitive approach towards the Gems & Jewellery industry. The absence of
De Beers Group Debuts at India Art Fair 2026
New Delhi: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, makes its debut at India Art Fair 2026 with Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, an immersive experience in collaboration with textile artist Lakshmi Madhavan that celebrates natural diamonds as nature’s original works of art. The presentation will be on view from 5th to 8th February 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, as part of India
