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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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Programme of 41st WDC Available on Website
Singapore: The Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress (WDC), to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced that the full programme of the three-day event is now available and can be viewed in full on the dedicated Congress website. While the Congress panels for the joint WFDB and IDMA sessions were published earlier, the full programme now
Platinum Season of Love Begins from 17th April
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced the launch of Platinum Season of Love 2026, its signature nationwide retail activation set to run from 17th April to 31st May 2026 across jewellery stores in India. A key strategic initiative in PGI India’s annual calendar, the programme is designed to drive consumer demand and retail momentum for platinum jewellery across
Edward Asscher Announces Candidacy for VC of the RJC
Amsterdam: Edward Asscher, the incumbent Vice Chair of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), announced that he will run for another term in the position. In a letter to the RJC membership, he noted that the diamond, gem, and jewellery industry would be facing greater commercial challenges than ever before. “After serving four years as Vice Chair, I continue to argue
Industry Expectations on Akshay Tritiya Sales
Mumbai: Akshay Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar to buy gold, symbolizing lasting prosperity and wealth. Gold prices have risen significantly (nearly 60% up from last year) with 24K hovering around ₹1,55,570 per 10g in mid-April 2026. Digital gold, coins, and jewelry are popular purchasing options. Despite high prices, demand remains high as gold
GJEPC Inaugurates 36th Edition of IIJS
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the 36th edition of the world’s foremost & prestigious gem & jewellery trade show – India International Jewellery Show – IIJS Premiere 2019 – being held in the City from 9th to 12th August 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Shri Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra State Minister of School Education, Sports & Youth Welfare, inaugurated IIJS
Preciosa Introduces The Alpha Round Brilliant Cut
Mumbai: Preciosa, the leading producer of premium Bohemian crystals and fine jewellery stones, on 7th August, at a private viewing in Mumbai unveiled re-imagined ‘Alpha’ Round Brilliant cut in the company of invited guests and esteemed business partners. A paragon of geometrical precision, this new cut achieves the most ideal ratio of brilliance, scintillation and fire ever exemplified by round-cut
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair from 10-14th Sep.
Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce by the Department of International Trade Promotion is ready to hold the 64th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair under the theme of “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making” where the nation’s best gems and jewelry product will take the spotlight, showing the unique precious traditions blended with modern craftsmanship. This event also aims to promote
IDE Launches Second ‘Fly to Buy’ Campaign
Ramat Gan: Based on the success of last year’s ‘Fly to Buy’ campaign, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced that the second ‘Fly to Buy’ event will be held from September through December 2019. The promotion is being held in collaboration with the Israel Ministry of Economy. ‘Fly to Buy’ offers overseas diamond buyers up to $1,000 to cover the price
