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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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WDM & Museum of Named Diamonds to Cooperate
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) and the Museum of Named Diamonds (MoND) announced they will be joining forces to collect retailers’ stories about diamonds at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show. The announcement comes on the heels of the WDM’s call on diamond and diamond jewellery retailers to meet the WDM team and share their special diamond
Indians Bought More Gold Than Americans in Q1
Mumbai: India may be far behind the US in terms of economy and per capita income, but when it comes to buying gold, Indians are far ahead of their American counterparts. During the first quarter (January-March, or Q1) this year, demand for gold jewellery was 92.3 tonnes in comparison to 22.9 tonnes in the world’s largest economy, according to World
Gahcho Kue Found Two Big Diamonds in April
Toronto: Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. reports an 84.65 carat diamond and a 53.90 carat stone were recovered from the Gahcho Kue diamond mine during April. The mining firm and its joint venture partner, De Beers Canada, bid for the production of fancy colored and special (+10.8 carat) diamonds on almost a monthly basis. The bid for April 2017 production of
India Becomes China’s Second Top Diamond Exporter
Mumbai: India has further strengthened its bilateral trade with China, exporting diamonds and gemstones amounting to US$588 million in the first quarter of 2017. With improving trade relations, India has risen to become the second largest exporter of diamonds and gemstones to China, according to the Consulate General of India in Shanghai (CGI Shanghai). India’s exports to China ballooned by
Paola De Luca Holds Masterclass on Artisan Awards 2026 Theme ‘Quantum Couture’
Mumbai: Paola De Luca, a globally recognised jewellery trend forecaster and Founder of The Futurist LLC, led an online masterclass on 23 January that drew over 200 participants, helping designers interpret Quantum Couture, the theme for The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Curated as a preparatory session ahead of submissions, the masterclass explained how the theme, Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,
Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now
CIBJO Warns About Non-Authorized Individuals
Mumbai: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued 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 on January 22, 2026, by a business person in India, who had been approached by an organization identifying itself
Industry Leaders’ Expectations from the Budget
Mumbai: The India Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to be presented on 1 February 2026 as India’s economy is forecast to expand by 7–7.5%, driven by resilient consumer spending, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing policy initiatives. However India’s Gems and Jewellery sector (G&J) still needs some buster doze to bring it back on the track. We have received some feedbacks from
