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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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CIBJO Certified as Carbon Neutral for 5th Year
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has been certified as being carbon neutral in 2017, which is the fifth straight year that offset its greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. It did so as part of the CIBJO Greenhouse Gas Measurement Initiative that was launched several years ago to promote environmental consciousness and responsibility in the jewellery
GJC Condemns Harassment of Jewellers by Officials
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has condemned harassment of jewellers by Government officials in the pre-festival period. Several incidents across States have come to light wherein the police (including RPF), Income Tax officials and GST officials have conducted illegal raids on jewellers, especially the small and medium sized players, and caused mental torture and harassment
IDMA Concludes World Diamond Congress in Mumbai
Mumbai: IDMA and its sister organization the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded the 38th World Diamond Congress that was held in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25. The Congress is the biennial gathering of the WFDB and IDMA. IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said that during the two days of intensive deliberations the changing landscape of diamond manufacturing
This Diwali Start a New Ritual with Rare Platinum
Mumbai: When traditions demand buying a precious metal, shouldn’t it be the rarest? Mark a new beginning this Diwali with rare and precious platinum. Being rarer than gold and 95% pure, the naturally occurring luminescent white metal symbolizes purity, wealth, power and strength making it an ideal choice for an auspicious start. It also makes for the choicest of gifts
41st World Diamond Congress Kicks Off in Singapore
Singapore: With almost every seat taken in the Atrium Ballroom of Singapore’s Park Collection Hotel in City Island’s Marina Bay district, the 41st World Diamond Congress kicked off on July 13. In his welcome speech, Fabio Cascapera, Chair of the Congress Organising Committee and President of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES), noted that since the 24th World Diamond Congress was held in Singapore
Rapaport Melee Auction at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with SEEPZ Mumbai, invites members of the gem & jewellery industry to participate in the Rapaport Melee Auction at the Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC from 13th to 16th July. This is an excellent opportunity to source quality melee diamonds through a globally trusted auction platform while connecting with the
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Promotion Across Thailand
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has expanded its promotional campaign for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 across Thailand through a series of meetings with the Embassy of India, leading industry associations, government institutions and jewellery retailers. Varun Chulet, Assistant Director, GJEPC Jaipur, led the outreach aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and encouraging greater Thai participation in
20 under 40: Celebrating the Next Generation of Leaders
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s 20 Under Forty Awards celebrate exceptional young leaders shaping the gem and jewellery industry. The GJEPC recently opened nominations for the 2026 edition. Honorees will be recognized at IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026, being held August 5–9 at the Jio World Convention Centre and August 6–10 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre
