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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.
IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Ends with Great Success
Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded on a triumphant note at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), solidifying its position as India’s third-largest B2B jewellery exhibition. The show witnessed a massive scale-up, hosting over 1,100 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls, while attracting 15,000 trade buyers from 500
GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus
Gemfields Releases 2025 Audited Report
London: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) recently announced its audited Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting total revenue of $ 135.1 million, down from $ 199.4 million in 2024. The fall in revenue was credited to disruptions in the emerald market during the first half of the year and reduced recovery of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez Ruby
41st World Diamond Congress Announces Programme
Singapore: The Organising Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress, to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced its Congress programme. The Congress will include five discussion forums or panels. They are: The World Diamond Congress is the diamond industry’s foremost global gathering, held biennially by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association
