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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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Post-scam, RBI Stops Issue of LoUs
Mumbai: In a remedial action to the Nirav-Modi led Punjab National Bank fraud, now worth Rs 13,640 crore, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has discontinued use of LoUs or Letters of Undertaking and Letters of Comfort as trade credits. “On a review of the extant guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue the practice of issuance of LoUs/ LoCs
910ct. Lesotho Diamond Sold for $40M
Antwerp: Gem Diamonds has sold the Lesotho Legend, the 910-carat stone it unearthed at its Letšeng mine in January, for $40 million, the company said Tuesday. The miner claims the D color, type IIa stone — which it sold at tender in Antwerp to Samir Gems — is the fifth-largest gem-quality diamond ever recovered. “We are delighted with the outcome
SBI to Tighten G&J Sector’s Borrowing Norms
Mumbai: State Bank of India, India’s largest lender, is tightening the noose around borrowers in the gems and jewellery sector by telling them to either bring in more collaterals to back the existing borrowings or reduce the size of it in a time-bound manner, reports The Economic Times. The decision was driven by the board which directed the management to
GJEPC Opens CFC at Amreli
Amreli (Gujarat, India): Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Indian Gem & Jewellery Industry has established its third Common Facility Centre(CFC) also locally known as ‘Ratna Abhushan Suvidha Kendra’ at Amreli in Gujarat yesterday. Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry inaugurated the CFC in the presence of Mr. Naran Kachhadia, MP, Lok
Rohit Sharma, Anirudh Ravichander Star in Platinum’s New Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India unveiled a new campaign for its men’s jewellery brand Men of Platinum, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The campaign signals an expansion of the men’s platinum jewellery category, speaking to a wider spectrum of men—from those seeking contemporary, design-led pieces as an expression of personal style to those drawn to
India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
