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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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DPA Collaborates with Industry to Create New Occasion
Mumbai: Diamond Producers Association (DPA), the global alliance of leading diamond mining companies, is working with stakeholders in the industry to create a new occasion for diamond purchase. Through consumer research, DPA discovered that 39% of Indians consider the birth of a child to be an auspicious occasion for purchase of jewellery. Basis this insight, the idea was to create
RJC Introduced its New Code of Practices
Paris: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has introduced its new Code of Practices (COP). The COP defines responsible, social and environmental business practices for companies in the jewellery supply chain and commits members to adhere to a robust set of comprehensive auditable standards. Since it was formed in 2005, the RJC’s third COP iteration reflects the evolving needs of the
GJEPC to Hold Jewellery Design Workshop
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized 2-day Jewellery Design Workshop on 2nd and 3rd May, 2019 at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai. The workshop titled ‘Aatman Inspirations 2020’ will decode jewellery trends into product collection, visual merchandising and product marketing. The workshop is divided into three modules 1) Creative, Design and Product Development Cycle 2)
Platinum to Outshine Gold This Akshay Tritiya
Mumbai: Platinum jewellery is set to Outshine gold this Akshay Tritiya as it has become 18% cheaper than the yellow metal. Jewellers and bullion dealers said that platinum has become popular among young Indian men, who are buying platinum bracelets and chains, and that the trend of 40 per cent growth seen over the past one year may continue till
Record Gold Prices Continue to Shift Demand Dynamics
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal,driving bar and coin demand
NDC Plans Higher Spend for India: Amber Pepper
Mumbai: Ms. Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai on 30th April. Accompanied by Ms. Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East, NDC, Pepper met with top
‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’
Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:
Size of UK Jewellery Industry to Rise by 2.1%
London: A New research published by 77 Diamonds shows that the size of the United Kingdom (UK) jewellery manufacturing industry is set to increase by 2.1% by the end of 2026, with total market revenue forecast to exceed £1 billion for the first time since 2023. 77 Diamonds has analysed historical data on the estimated annual revenue of the UK
