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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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Jennifer Oppenheimer is No More
London: Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, who served as head of De Beers’ philanthropic arm, has died at the age of 50. She suffered from a brain tumor, South African newspaper Business Day reported last week. Ward Oppenheimer graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where she received a law degree, according to her wedding announcement in The New York Times from
Diacam360 to Show Its Latest Innovations at JCK
New York: DiaCam360, the diamond market’s only fully automatic imaging system and most popular instrument for creating high quality, 360-degree photos and interactive videos of rough and polished diamonds, as well as colored gemstones, will be introducing the new version of its diamond scanning device, the DiaCam360, at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show, that will open on June 5th.
World Diamond Mark Launches Part of You Campaign
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) has soft-launched its global diamond promotion campaign with the emphasis on diamond jewellery retailers. It includes the brand-new B2C website www.passion.diamonds and corresponding social media channels. The campaign, released under the slogan “Part of You™,” aims to enthuse consumers for diamonds, by engaging them with human stories about diamonds and diamond jewellery,
Gem Diamonds Unearths 98 ct. Diamond
Maseru: Gem Diamonds has discovered a 98.42-carat rough diamond at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the company said Tuesday. The miner will sell the D-color, type-II diamond in June, alongside an 80.58-carat stone unearthed earlier this month. During the first quarter, Letšeng yielded 25,479 carats — an 11% decline from the same period a year ago. “It is encouraging that
GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style
Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee
40 Under 40: Honouring the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recognized 40 of the most promising young professionals under the age of 40 through its prestigious ‘Forty Under 40’ initiative at the IIJS Premiere 2025. This forward-looking recognition celebrates the dynamic new wave of leadership driving the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry. Launched to promote Ease of Doing Business
G2J Exclusive: IIJS Clearly Elevated Its Status
Mumbai: The 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2025, which concluded on 4th August, has generated business worth Rs. 70,000 crore, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). “IIJS continues to grow each year in both scale and impact. This year’s edition is poised to generate Rs. 70,000 crore in business, underscoring India’s
GJSCI and YGROO Launch P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S.
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Sector Skill Council of India (GJSCI), in partnership with YGROO (A Social Enterprise) recentky announced the launch of P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S. Insights for Retail Gems & Jewellery – a pioneering 60-minute, in-store masterclass that brings micro-learning directly to the shop floor. Key Highlights: • First-of-Its-Kind In-Store Masterclass – A compact, high-impact session delivered on-site in just one
