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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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De Beers Okays Construction of New Diamond Vessel
Windhoek: Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers Group, announced yesterday that its Board of Directors have approved the construction of the world’s first ever custom-built diamond recovery vessel. The new vessel is expected to cost US$468 million (N$7 billion) and represents the largest ever single investment in the marine
India Maintains Double Digit Growth in Platinum
London: Platinum’s natural white lustre and legendary grip on the world’s most precious gems has ensured its position as the precious metal of choice for fine jewellery from the moment King Louis XVI of France declared it “the only metal fit for kings”. These timeless qualities, together with the allure of a metal that is thirty times rarer than gold,
New Booth Design & Guidelines for IIJS 2019 by GJEPC
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently introduced the new booth design for shell scheme exhibitors and structural norms for Mezzanine booths for participants at the 36th edition of IIJS Premiere 2019 during a special Exhibitor Meet in Mumbai. The welcome address for the meet was given by Mr. Shamal Pote, the newly appointed Director – National
Global Platinum Jewellery Demand Down 7% in Q1
London: Demand for platinum jewellery across the world in the three-month period ended on March 31, 2019 (Q1) fell by 45 koz, or 7% year-on-year to 560 koz due to a continued decline in Chinese demand, mitigated by a rise in all other regions, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said today in the latest edition of its Platinum Quarterly.
Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds
Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no
Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has
A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations
Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.
De Beers Shares Latest Research on US Consumer Trends
London: Natural diamonds are the most desired luxury jewellery product, average purchase prices have increased 25%, Gen Z is now the second largest generation buying diamonds, and non-bridal occasions account for three-quarters of overall US demand. These are some of the key findings of De Beers Group’s latest US Diamond Acquisition Study, featuring responses from 18,500 women aged 18 –
