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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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Global Demand for Diamond Jewellery Hits New High
Gaborone: Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery hit a new all-time high in 2017, climbing to US$82 billion, a two per cent increase on the previous year, according to industry insight data published yesterday by De Beers Group. The US was the main driver of growth for the fourth consecutive year, where positive macroeconomics and strong consumer confidence saw demand
Gemewizard to talk about Big Data Analysis at MGJC
Ramat Gan: Next week, at the Mediterranean Gemmology and Jewellery Conference (MGJC) in Budva, Montenegro, Menahem Sevdermish and Guy Borenstein of Gemewizard will be presenting an exciting lecture about “Big Data Analysis and Insights in the Online Gem and Jewelry Trade,” demonstrating how Gemewizard helps large, online trading platforms remove the ‘bad apples’ from their participating vendor lists and thus
WGC Launches One-off Essay Collection: Gold 2048
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) launched a one-off essay collection, Gold 2048, bringing together industry-leading experts from across the globe to analyze how the gold market is set to evolve in the next 30 years. Key conclusions emerging from authors such as George Magnus, senior economist; Rick Lacaille, Global Chief Investment Officer of State Street Global Advisors; and Michelle
PGI Launches 3rd Edition of Platinum “Season of Love”
Mumbai: After two successful editions of ‘Season of Love’, Platinum Guild International (PGI) is all set to commence its third edition starting 16th May to 17th June 2018. Platinum ‘Season of Love’ is an exclusive in-store festival for consumers held at key retail stores across India that offers them an incredible platinum experience. With a bouquet of extraordinary offers, it
Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk
New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling
Nearly 80% of Belgian Diamond Traders Pass First-Ever Anti-Money Laundering Exam
Antwerp: For the very first time, the Belgian FPS Economy and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) organized a large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) exam for Belgian diamond traders. The sector delivered strong results, with nearly 80%of the 196 participants passing the test. The exam, which assesses knowledge of Belgian AML obligations, is part of broader efforts to further strengthen compliance
Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.
London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,
GJC Calls for Balanced Policy & Consumer Friendly Reforms
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) released yesterday its half‑yearly review of the gold and silver market for 2026, noting that the first six months of the year were marked by historic peaks in bullion prices, followed by corrections that reshaped consumer sentiment and industry outlook. The Council emphasized that taxation changes, customs duty hikes, and global geopolitical
