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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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AWDC to Organize First-Ever Hackathon
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will organize the first-ever hackathon in the diamond industry on 4 – 6 May 2018 at Antwerp Expo, Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2000 Antwerp. A hackathon is an open-innovation weekend where like-minded people from different backgrounds come together to co-create solutions, this time for the diamond industry! AWDC has set up 3 challenges,
GIC Announces ‘Manthan’ Conclave on 5-6th April
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), formerly known as All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), announced Manthan Gems & Jewellery Conclave 2018 on April 5- 6 at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Leading and notable luminaries from various walks of life will share their views on varied topics like Leadership is about creating leaders, Creating
Élodie Daguzan Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for DDI
Ottawa: The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) has appointed Ms. Élodie Daguzan as its first Goodwill Ambassador. Ms. Daguzan, who currently works as Head of Communication and Industry Relations for the diamantaire Rubel & Ménasché, brings with her 17 years of experience in the diamond and jewelry industry. Her particular fields of interest are pipeline integrity, sustainability, traceability, generic marketing, and
Eli Avidar to Leave IDE and Join Politics
Ramat Gan: Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) CEO Eli Avidar has announced he will be stepping down from the position and intends to become a member of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset. Avidar, aged 53, who also served as the CEO of the Israel Diamond Institute, from which he recently resigned, told the IDE’s board of directors that he did not intend
P N Gadgil Jewellers Reports Revenue Growth of 41% YoY
Mumbai: P N Gadgil Jewellers has recently announced its quarterly results. The Company delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY27, reporting robust revenue growth of 41% YoY. The Retail segment grew 56% YoY, with robust same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 46% YoY as the primary driver, indicating that the growth was substantially organic in nature, driven by deeper customer engagement
India-UK BSM 2026 kicks off in London
London: With the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to come into force on 15 July 2026, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has brought together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers for two days of focused business meetings at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London. The event marks another significant step
Forevermark Presents ICON Bracelet Inspired by Abhishek Shama
Mumbai: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery gifted a bespoke ICON bracelet for ace Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, a culmination of sports, design & inspiration. The bracelet was designed in association with the cricketer and reimagines the brand’s most recognizable symbol, The North Star- as a bold, contemporary jewellery design. Set in 18 carat white gold, delicate pavé diamond links connect each ICON element, adding brilliance and refinement throughout.The continuous sequence of icons across the bracelet symbolizes excellence, consistency and enduring value, qualities that reflect
CIBJO Publishes 2nd Pre-Congress Special Report
Milan: With fewer than nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the second of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Marketing and Education Commission, headed by Jonathan Kendall, the report details the establishment of the International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA), one of the
