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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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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Richemont’s Jewellery Sales Increased by 7%

Geneva: Jewellery sales at Richemont — owner of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — increased 7% in the past fiscal year, standing out as a rare growth sector for the luxury group. Revenue from the category rose to $4.55 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in the 12 months that ended March 31, partly offsetting weakness in its watch division, where

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Lucara Earns $55 Million from First Tender of 2017

Vancouver: “When you’re selling your offcuts for almost $20 million, you know something is going right,” writes Thomas Biesheuvel for BloombergPursuits. “Lucara Diamond Corp. just sold a 373.7-carat diamond for US$17.5 million. For a company that has been unearthing some of the world’s biggest and most expensive stones in the past few years that may sound less impressive, until you

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IIJW to be Held from July 24-27, 2017

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced that it will be holding the seventh edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) from July 24 to July 27, 2017. The GJEPC has decided to implement a change in format of IIJW; this year, it will be a B2B show rather than a B2C event. This edition

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ALROSA Recovers New Large Diamond Crystal

Moscow: ALROSA reported it has produced a 83.5-carat diamond at its Jubilee kimberlite pipe. The diamond crystal has a yellowish semi-transparent tint, its dimensions are 24 х 15 х 17 mm. The stone has inclusions of sulfides, olivines with tensor cracks and pyrope in the intermediate and central zone. The Jubilee pipe has been developed as an open pit since

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BDB Shines at Secure India Summit 2025

New Delhi: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has been shortlisted and ultimately crowned the Winner of the Safe and Secure Corporate of the Year 2025 Award.  The event was organized by the Times Group at the inaugural ‘Secure India Summit 2025’ at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This incredible achievement underscores BDB’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards

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WGC Launches “The Moment is Gold” Campaign

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) yesterday unveiled its new gold jewellery campaign in India. ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign aims to enhance the relevance and aspiration of gold jewellery amongst Gen Z and Millennials. The campaign showcases gold jewellery as an integral part of everyday moments and fosters a deeper emotional connection with gold, while positioning it as a

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The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story-GA Demands

Mumbai: India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to

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Countdown Begins for SAJEX Show

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the year’s most-awaited B2B Gem and Jewellery Show ‘SAJEX’. The show which begins from 11th to 13th September at Jeddah Superdome, promises an exquisite showcase of jewellery from around the world by 100+ top Jewellery Manufacturers. A 3-day visual extravaganza is waiting to unfold. The show powered by INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (IGI) and

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