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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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A Unique Tribute to Mother Teresa by Laksh Pahuja
Mumbai: India’s globally renowned jewellery designer Mr. Laksh Pahuja has crafted a unique piece of jewellery to pay tribute to Saint Mother Teresa. Mr. Sanjay Kothari, the former chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) unveiled the piece today at the 34th India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in presence of select industry leaders and media persons. Highly
De Beers H1 Output up 21% to 16.1 Million Carats
Gaborone: Anglo American said De Beers’ rough diamond production leaped 21 percent to 16.1 million carats during the first half of the year compared with 13.3 million carats, a year earlier, in line with the higher production forecast for 2017. It said Debswana increased its production by 6 percent to 11.1 million carats from 10.5 million carats in the first
Second Edition of Platinum BSM Marks a Milestone
Chennai: The 2nd season of the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet, a leading platform for manufacturers and retailers to explore the wide range of platinum jewellery, was held on July 5th, 6th & 7th 2017 in Chennai. The aim of the meet was to showcase new product category opportunities, as well as introduce new designs developed by manufacturers for the upcoming festive
CIBJO to Hold Conflict Minerals Laws Impact Seminar
Milan: After four years of discussion and deliberation, in May 2017 the European Council and European Parliament provided overwhelming approval to Regulation (EU) 2017/821, which will regulate minerals from conflict areas into the European Union. The new legislation will significantly impact the operating procedures of jewellery companies in the European Union, as well as companies that supply them from outside
Botswana Unearths Massive 1,305 ct. Diamond
Gaborone: Africa’s leading diamond producer, Botswana, has reinforced its status as a global powerhouse in the gemstone industry after a massive 1,305.4-carat diamond was recovered from the country’s renowned Karowe mine, adding yet another extraordinary discovery to its record of producing some of the world’s largest and most valuable diamonds. The stone is categorized as white and is unbroken, the
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Opens First Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group has strengthened its presence in South India with the launch of its first store in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in the brand’s retail expansion journey in India. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, one of Bengaluru’s premier luxury retail destinations, the new store strengthens Forevermark’s presence in one of the country’s
India–UK Trade Agreement: CoOs Distributed
New Delhi: To commemorate the India–UK trade agreement coming into effect, Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, the Commerce Secretary and Ms. Lindy Cameron, High Commissioner of UK in India distributed Certificates of Origin (COOs) to some of our exporter members at Vanijya Bhawan. Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director and Mr. Antarpal Singh, Regional Chairman, Northern Region received the certificates on their behalf
Kirit Bhansali Joins India’s High Level Delegation
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali , Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), joins Mr. Piyush Goyal , Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry; Dr. S. Jaishankar , Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs; Mr. Jitin Prasada , Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Commerce & Industry; and Ms. Karen Rentmeesters , CEO, AWDC, at
