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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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GIA India Conducted GemKids Programme
New Delhi: To ignite the love and passion of gemstones, GIA India conducted the GemKids programme for the students of Universal Public School, New Delhi, on May 3. More than 20 students from 6th to 8th grade attended the programme to learn about the fascinating world of gemstones. GIA India Instructor Amar Agarwal shared insights and facts on a variety
Registration for CIBJO Congress is Now Open
Milan: Registration for the 2019 congress of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is now open. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: http://www.cibjo.org/congress2019. CIBJO’s 2019 annual congress will take place in Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, from November 18 to November 20, with pre-congress meetings beginning on November
Reena Ahluwalia Donates ‘Hope’ for Charity
New York: Continuing her commitment to Jewelers For Children (JFC) charity, artist Reena Ahluwalia is donating an original diamond painting to JFC to raise funds. The 20-inch painting, ‘Hope’, features a highly nuanced, hyper-realistic round brilliant diamond. It took Reena 200-hours to complete. The painting will be auctioned at the JFC’s Facets of Hope event on June 2, at The
CIBJO & CGWG to Create Responsible Sourcing Tools
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, and the Coloured Gemstone Working Group (CGWG) facilitated by the Dragonfly Initiative (TDI) have announced a new collaboration to strengthen and disseminate tools and resources for the responsible sourcing of coloured gemstones, to support a transparent, sustainable and vibrant coloured gemstone industry. It is intended that the tools and resources being developed will also
GJC Gets New Office in Mumbai
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing over six lakh jewellers across India, marked another significant milestone in its journey with the inauguration of its new office at Trust House, Parel East, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, GJC has emerged as a leading national trade body advocating policy reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging responsible trade practices,
High Gold Prices, Advantage Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: As gold and silver prices soar to record highs in 2026, driven by import duty hikes and strong market demand, platinum jewellery is emerging as a premium yet increasingly competitive alternative. With gold prices exceeding ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, the relative price difference for rare, durable platinum has narrowed, making it a compelling choice for consumers seeking luxury
GJEPC Takes Bold Stance on Recent Hike in Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledged the Government’s decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. An official statement issued by the organization says, “As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of ‘Nation First’ echoed by Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. In response to
Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
