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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JNA Conference on Jewellery Design Concluded

Hong Kong: The JNA Conference on jewellery design ended on a high note, with over 150 designers, students and manufacturers from more than 25 countries and regions in attendance. Sponsored by KGK Group, the JNA Conference: “From Inspiration to Innovation – The Designer’s Journey of Creativity” took place on 19 September 2019 on the sidelines of the September Hong Kong

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WFDB-IDMA Presidents' Meeting Opened in Dubai

Dubai: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents Meeting kicked off in Dubai today with special sessions on lab-grown diamonds and provenance and traceability. An important delegation from Sodiam including Chairman Dr. Eugenio Bravo da Rosa took part in the ribbon cutting to officially open the Presidents Meeting. Angola has the potential to become the first and largest mining

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Forevermark Takes Center Stage at the 2019 Emmys

Mumbai: Forevermark diamonds lit up the red carpet at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on actors Mandy Moore and Viola Davis. The stars arrived on the red carpet at the Microsoft Theater dazzling onlookers in this season’s latest diamond jewelry trends, particularly statement earrings, layered necklaces and timeless diamond classics. Emmy nominee Mandy Moore of This Is Us looked sleek and elegant wearing an off-the-shoulder gown adorned by white

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JNA Jewellery Design Competition Fetes Winners

Hong Kong: JNA recognised the winners and finalists of its inauguralJNA Jewellery Design Competition 2018/19 in a prize presentation ceremony on 18 September 2019 during the Fair Reception of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organised by JNA of Informa Markets, the competition celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence in

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Edward Asscher Announces Candidacy for VC of the RJC

Amsterdam: Edward Asscher, the incumbent Vice Chair of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), announced that he will run for another term in the position. In a letter to the RJC membership, he noted that the diamond, gem, and jewellery industry would be facing greater commercial challenges than ever before. “After serving four years as Vice Chair, I continue to argue

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Industry Expectations on Akshay Tritiya Sales

Mumbai: Akshay Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar to buy gold, symbolizing lasting prosperity and wealth. Gold prices have risen significantly (nearly 60% up from last year) with 24K hovering around ₹1,55,570 per 10g in mid-April 2026. Digital gold, coins, and jewelry are popular purchasing options. Despite high prices, demand remains high as gold

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India’s G&J Exports Grew During April’25 & Mar’26

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports for the financial year April 2025 – March 2026 stood at ₹2,44,827.26 crore, registering a growth of 0.93% in rupee terms compared to ₹2,42,559.39 crore in the previous financial year. In dollar terms, exports were recorded at US$ 27.72 billion, reflecting a moderate decline of 3.32% year-on-year. The performance comes amid a year marked by geopolitical

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Gaetano Cavalieri Awarded 2nd Highest Rank in Italian Knighthood Order

Milan: CIBJO President Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri has been named a Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer), the second-highest rank within the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the most senior knighthood order of merit in the Italian Republic. Established in 1951, the order recognizes accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for

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