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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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WDM Launches Its Website in Chinese
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) has launched a full-fledged mirror site in Chinese. The site, accessible from the WDM home page, is the result of close cooperation with the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), and was translated and adapted with the direct involvement, encouragement and cooperation of SDE President Lin (Frank) Qiang and SDE Vice President Caroline Yuan.
GST Locks Rs. 8000 cr. of India's G&J Ind.
Kolkata: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to locking of some Rs 8000 crore for the exporters. “GST on exporters has led to Rs. 4,000 crore getting stuck for diamond jewellery exporters and the same amount for gold jewellery exporters as working capital. From where will this amount
Diamonds Alrosa to Hold Polished Auctions
Moscow: DIAMONDS ALROSA will auction its own polished diamonds during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in September. The first auction will take place on September 13-17, introducing large colorless diamonds, as well as certified fancy colored diamonds, including yellow, green, orange and purple colors. The second auction will be held on September 19-22. Diamonds of small and medium
India Starts World's 1st Diamond Futures Ex.
Mumbai: The Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX), which is backed by companies including Reliance Capital and MMTC, will start trading in 1 carat/100 cent contracts, to later add 50 cent and 30 cent contracts, according to a statement issued by ICEX. About 90% of the global rough diamond supply is cut and polished in India, with the sector employing around
NDC Welcomes GJEPC Membership
Las Vegas: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has recently joined the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The NDC announced membership of GJEPC, making it the first industry body to progress toward NDC membership under the Luanda Accord framework. The milestone follows GJEPC’s signing of the Luanda Accord in June 2025 and the Memorandum of Understanding during the second
Sky Gold & Diamonds Delivers Robust FY26 Performance
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds, a leading gold manufacturing company and a key partner to retail chains such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has declared its Q4 & FY26 Results. The company has reported a robust FY26 performance with consolidated revenue rising 77.4% YoY to ₹6,295 crore and PAT increasing 112.4% YoY to ₹282 crore, supported by strong execution, improving margins and operational
JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 Launched
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with SINE, IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery sector. The challenge invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address pressing industry needs across the jewellery value chain,
CIBJO Warns Against ‘Fraudulent Representatives’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is issuing an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention yesterday, May 24, 2026, which are similar to other claims reported to us in January of this year, when
