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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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De Beers to Invest $140 Mln, in Marketing
Gaborone: De Beers Group has announced it will invest more than US$140 million in marketing this year – its biggest spend since 2008. The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets globally, with the greatest spend targeted in the US, China and India. While the majority of the investment will
PAN May Be Necessary for All Shopping
New Delhi: The recent Household Finance committee report by the Dr. Tarun Ramadorai submitted to the RBI recommends mandatory PAN submission for gold purchase above Rs 2 lakh. Considering the cultural preferences for gold as an investment option among Indian households, the report suggested several means to ensure more of the money stocked in gold is redirected to alternate dynamic
Two Indian Companies in Financial Problem
Mumbai: The Mumbai and Antwerp diamond sectors are reportedly on tenterhooks after two leading Indian companies announced financial problems. Manufacturer and exporter Ankur Diamonds has filed for bankruptcy in a Belgian court after the owners were unable to repay bank loans last week, according to The Times of India. Meanwhile, Interjewels Pvt Ltd owes substantial amounts to banks and private
India Bans Gold Imports from S. Korea
New Delhi: After a surge in import of gold from South Korea, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the commerce ministry on Friday banned duty free imports of the yellow metal from the country. Under the India-South Korea free trade agreement that came into force in 2010, India has allowed duty free import of gold and silver items.
Record Gold Prices Continue to Shift Demand Dynamics
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal,driving bar and coin demand
NDC Plans Higher Spend for India: Amber Pepper
Mumbai: Ms. Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai on 30th April. Accompanied by Ms. Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East, NDC, Pepper met with top
‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’
Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:
Size of UK Jewellery Industry to Rise by 2.1%
London: A New research published by 77 Diamonds shows that the size of the United Kingdom (UK) jewellery manufacturing industry is set to increase by 2.1% by the end of 2026, with total market revenue forecast to exceed £1 billion for the first time since 2023. 77 Diamonds has analysed historical data on the estimated annual revenue of the UK
