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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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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
GJEPC Signs Cooperation Agreement with UBM
Mumbai: In a historic move, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with UBM Asia Ltd, for organizing the India pavilion at UBM’s Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair held during June and September 2018. Both shows are the leading and the most sought after ones in the gem and jewellery world. GJEPC is
Probe Ordered into Surat’s G&J Park Land Issue
Surat: The district collector of Surat has ordered an inquiry on Thursday into a complaint given by farmers over 100 hectare of land allotted for development of gems and jewellery park at Ichhapore, reports The Times of India. A Surat District Panchayat member had submitted the application on behalf of the farmers. Ichhapore and Hazira villagers allege that diamond company
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at WDC
Singapore: The 41st World Diamond Congress will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Pritesh Patel, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), marking one of his first major public appearances in the role on the global stage. Patel steps into the position at a pivotal moment for GIA and the broader diamond trade. Moderated
Booths Allotted to the IIJS Premiere 2026 Exhibitors
Mumbai: In a single day, 34,000+ booths were successfully allotted to 1,800+ companies, turning booth allocation into a celebration of excitement, anticipation, and new beginnings. Exhibitors now know their place on the grand stage and are eagerly counting down to the biggest B2B jewellery gathering of the year. Excitement filled the air as exhibitors found out their booth locations and
Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at SEEPZ-SEZ Inaugurated
Mumbai: India’s Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Mr. Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre (CEIFC) at SDF-VIII in SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, on 19 June 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening trade facilitation within the export zone. The inauguration was hosted by Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ. Senior officials present included Mr. Mayur
Early Bird Discount for “TREASURES”
Lisbon: If you haven’t done so yet, there are still a few days to register with the reduced Early Bird rate and secure your seat for the second edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium that will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in
