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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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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GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The

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India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES

Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan

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De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026

London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7

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IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM

Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.

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Forevermark Takes Center Stage at the 2019 Emmys

Mumbai: Forevermark diamonds lit up the red carpet at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on actors Mandy Moore and Viola Davis. The stars arrived on the red carpet at the Microsoft Theater dazzling onlookers in this season’s latest diamond jewelry trends, particularly statement earrings, layered necklaces and timeless diamond classics. Emmy nominee Mandy Moore of This Is Us looked sleek and elegant wearing an off-the-shoulder gown adorned by white

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JNA Jewellery Design Competition Fetes Winners

Hong Kong: JNA recognised the winners and finalists of its inauguralJNA Jewellery Design Competition 2018/19 in a prize presentation ceremony on 18 September 2019 during the Fair Reception of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organised by JNA of Informa Markets, the competition celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence in

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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

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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

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