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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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Angola Has Billion Carats Diamond Reserves
Moscow: Alrosa said a geological research carried out by Angolan and Russian geologists in Angola over the last five years has shown that the country’s diamond reserves are estimated at 1 billion carats. Company deputy director of the geological prospecting unit Victor Ustinov was quoted by Macauhub as saying that more than 950 million carats of the diamond reserves were
Global Diamond Production Down in 2016
Johannesburg: Global rough-diamond production fell by value for the second consecutive year as output declined in the two largest producer countries, according to data the Kimberley Process (KP) released Tuesday. The total value of rough diamonds extracted in 2016 dropped 11% to $12.4 billion from $13.88 billion the previous year, the figures showed. And while production volume grew 5% to
ALROSA Appoints Director for Vladivostok
Moscow: Alexey Ivanov is a new head of ALROSA branch in Vladivostok. He will be in charge of the branch business development, search for new clients and the Company’s expansion at the platform of the Eurasian Diamond Center (EDC). Alexey Ivanov has an extensive experience in the diamond business. In previous years, he was the head of Arcos Diamonds Israel
DDE’s Biennial Conference Taking Place in October
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has announced the third edition of its biennial two-day Dubai Diamond Conference 2017, with the theme ‘Destination Next – Shaping the future of an interconnected marketplace’. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), said, “Dubai has evolved rapidly as one of the world’s leading trading centers for rough diamonds and we
‘Quantum Couture’ is the Theme for Artisan Awards 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has officially announced the theme for the prestigious Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, “Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.” Launched as a call to push boundaries, the 2026 edition invites designers to move beyond convention and create wearable art for a radically evolving world—where jewellery design, legacy and technology
GJEPC Proposes Pre-Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body representing India’s gem and jewellery sector, has proposed its pre-Budget recommendations to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining key policy measures to boost India’s export competitiveness, enhance ease of doing business, and support the industry’s resilience amid global headwinds. India’s gem and jewellery exports, valued at USD
Platinum Jewellery Shines at Golden Glob Awards
Mumbai: Platinum jewelry played a defining role in many of the most memorable red-carpet looks at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Chosen for its naturally white luster, exceptional strength, and ability to securely showcase diamonds and colored gemstones, platinum once again proved why it remains the foundation of fine jewelry at the world’s top awards shows. Celebrities and their
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Opens Store in Mumbai
Mumbai: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery marked a defining milestone in its India journey with the grand opening of the world’s largest flagship store by De Beers Group in Mumbai. Located at Crest Link, Khar West, at the heart of Linking Road, the nearly 5,000 sq. ft. store reflects the brand’s long-term commitment to Indian consumers seeking meaningful, design-led luxury. The marquee
