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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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Eli Avidar to Leave CIBJO Position
Milan: Eli Avidar, CIBJO Vice President, has resigned his position at the World Jewellery Confederation, announcing that he plans to run for national political office during the upcoming parliamentary elections for the Israeli Knesset, which will take place on April 9. “Five years ago I had the honour and the privilege to be invited to join the CIBJO Board of
Gem-A to Share Education with ‘Gem-A USA’ Expansion
London: Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has established an independent, non-profit entity in the United States, with 501 (c)(3) status, designed to facilitate its world-leading gemmological education in this strategically important market. Gem-A USA will provide the same Gemmology and Diamond Diploma courses designed to inspire and educate the next generation of gemmologists. To mark this exciting step
CVD Lab-Grown ‘All Diamond’ Ring Graded at HRD
Antwerp: Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD) has created the world’s first ring that is entirely made from a lab-grown diamond. ‘Project D’, DD’s name for the ring, took a year to manufacture and was created in honour of the company’s 10th anniversary. For grading this unique piece of jewellery, DD turned to HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading. The
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JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 Launched
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with SINE, IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery sector. The challenge invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address pressing industry needs across the jewellery value chain,
CIBJO Warns Against ‘Fraudulent Representatives’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is issuing an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention yesterday, May 24, 2026, which are similar to other claims reported to us in January of this year, when
Inputs from GJEPC on GMS & CAD Reduction
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in reference to the meeting held on 22nd May 2026 with key industry associations, to deliberate on measures for reducing the Current Account Deficit (CAD), particularly in the context of gold imports and domestic gold mobilization, is coordinating with its members to formulate some suggestions on Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and
GJEPC Joins Govt Delegation to Canada for CEPA Talks
New Delhi: Union Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal is leading a high-level Indian delegation to Canada from 25-27 May to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, is representing the Council as part of the Indian delegation accompanying the
