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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
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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TRUSTFOREVERMARK, the Latest Campaign Launched
Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, has launched its latest consumer campaign ‘TrustForevermark’ to help all prospective buyers allay their doubts, fears and questions that arise when buying diamonds. The campaign reaffirms the trust the brand, Forevermark inspires. It highlights the essence of the brand and the apprehensions consumers face when purchasing a diamond. The campaign was formulated after extensive research conducted
21st Presidents’ Meeting to Kick off in Dubai
Antwerp: The 21st Presidents’ Meeting of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will begin on September 23, 2019, in Dubai. The meeting, which is hosted by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) will take place at the DMCC headquarters, the Almas tower in the Jumeira Lakes district of
Huge Participation at GIA Alumni Networking Events
Mumbai: GIA India hosted networking events in New Delhi on Aug. 19, in Jaipur on Aug. 20 and in Mumbai on Aug. 26 to foster networking and discussion among graduates of GIA education programs. More than 70 GIA alumni members from these cities gathered to meet with Shahdeh Ammadi, GIA Director of Institute Relations and for the opportunity to discuss creating more
CIBJO Releases Responsible Sourcing Special Report
Milan: With fewer than nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2019 CIBJO Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on November 18, 2019, the second of the CIBJO commissions’ Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Responsible Sourcing Commission, headed by Philip Olden, the report provides an overview of the first Responsible Sourcing Blue Book, which was approved in January of
Distinguished Women of the G&J industry Honored with Golden Girls Awards
Mumbai: The India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), in association with Heera Zhaveraat, the B2B trade magazine for the global Gem & Jewellery industry, recently hosted the 4th Golden Girls Award (GGA) in Mumbai. The Golden Girls Award (GGA) provided a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in the industry, highlighting their persistent dedication
IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
Karnataka Minister Invited as Chief Guest at IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: Mr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, has been invited as Chief Guest for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026. The show is scheduled from 21 to 23 March 2026 in Bengaluru at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC. The meeting was
Congolese Diamonds Tender Gets 40% Higher Sales
Antwerp: From 16 to 20 February, the Congolese diamond company SACIM SARL organised a particularly successful diamond tender in Antwerp. More than 288,000 carats of rough Congolese diamonds were sold at prices that were on average over 40% higher than those achieved in other, competing diamond trading centres. The result once again underlines Antwerp’s unique position as an international hub for rough diamond trading
