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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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RJC Elects New Vice-Chairman
Pforzheim: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the global standards-setting and certification organisation for the entire jewellery supply chain, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Pforzheim, Germany. During the meeting the RJC membership elected Mr Didier Theraulaz (Piaget) as its new Vice-chairman of the Board and re- elected Ms. Feriel Zerouki (De Beers Group) as Honorary Treasurer. RJC members also
Botswana Says No to Open Details of Deal
Gaborone: Botswana has defended its silence on “mega” diamond mining deals saying that “no country signs transparent agreements”. Reuters recently quoted World Bank Group consultant Nils Handler as saying that government’s decision to keep the negotiation process around contracts for diamond mining and large integrated projects confidential was a cause for concern. He said a more open process, including published
De Beers Announces Polished Auctions
Gaborone: De Beers Group today announced its Auction Sales business will pilot the sale of its own polished diamonds using auctions for the first time. The sale will comprise a wide range of polished stones manufactured directly from its rough diamonds. The polished diamonds are available following contract manufacturing of De Beers Auction Sales rough diamond products to assess what
World Diamond Mark to Hold JCK Talks
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) will hold a Keynote Talk in Las Vegas, at JCK LUXURY, on June 4th at Tradewinds C/D, Pool Level of Mandalay Bay, to launch Part of You™, its global diamond retailer promotion campaign and its brand-new B2C website www.passion.diamonds. The event is a must-attend talk for retail jewellers who wish to understand
GJEPC Welcomes Drastic Reforms in GST
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting yesterday, cleared the next-generation reforms under the eight-year old indirect tax regime. This effectively paves the way for a broad two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent with a demerit rate of 40 per cent rate only for super luxury, sin and demerit goods.
WGC Launches a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC), Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting have unveiled a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market through the introduction of Wholesale Digital Gold—a transformative concept that will enhance how gold is owned, traded, and utilized. In today’s wholesale market, gold trades are settled in two main structures. The first is allocated gold which involves
GJEPC Reinforces India’s Diamond Leadership at ICC Conclave
Kolkata: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” with GJEPC as co-partner. The conclave, held in Kolkata on 30th August, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery sector. In his address, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director,
India Pavilion at Jewellery Show London
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)-led India Pavilion is hosting Indian Jewellery manufacturers at the Jewellery Show London from 31st August to 1st September at Olympia London . The SELECT exhibitors, including G.C. Gems Corp, Minal Info Jewels, Steckbeck Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, Sejal Exports, Romil Jewellery, Blossom Jewels LLP, Dharam Export (India) Pvt Ltd, Shrinath Roto pack
