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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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Diamond Exploration Vessel Launched in Namibia
Walvis Bay: The world’s largest and most advanced diamond exploration and sampling vessel, the mv SS Nujoma, is ready to start exploring for diamond deposits in Namibian waters, following its official inauguration yesterday. The US$157 million (N$2.3 billion) vessel will enable Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers Group, to
De Beers to Shut Dubai Auction Base
Gaborone: De Beers will close its auction-sales office in Dubai due to declining demand from local companies, the miner has announced, according to a report published in Rapaport News. Operations will cease on July 31, meaning De Beers will no longer display rough diamonds there from the year’s sixth sales cycle onward, the company told clients this week in a
Gemfields Achieves Record Ruby Sales at Singapore
London: Gemfields announced 0n Thursday that it achieved record revenues from its latest auction of rough rubies. At the auction, held in Singapore, the company sold $54.8 million worth of rubies, a record high for any Gemfields auction and a 24% increase in revenue from the previous record. Of the 83 lots offered, 78 were sold with an average realized
9th ADTF to be Held from January 28-30, 2018
Antwerp: The ninth edition of BrilliANT – the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair will be of the highlights of Antwerp’s Diamond Year 2017-2018. BrilliAnt has become the world’s exclusive B2B diamond buying trade show on the annual calendar of the international gem and jewellery trade shows. From October 2017 to February 2018, the City of Antwerp will be celebrating its Diamond
‘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
