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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Argyle Decline Weighs on Rio Tinto Output

Perth: Rio Tinto’s diamond production fell in the first quarter, as its Argyle mine in Australia yielded a reduced volume and lower grade of ore. Group output dropped 8% year on year to 4.152 million carats for the three month period, with Argyle’s production down 11% to 3.016 million carats, Rio Tinto reported Thursday. Argyle’s operations shifted underground in 2013,

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Narendra Modi Inaugurates HK Hub

Surat: HK HUB, an Ultra-Modern Factory of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., a known and respectable name in the Indian Gem and Jewellery Industry, was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi last week at Surat. Also present at the occasion were Mr. Vijay Rupani- Chief Minister Of Gujarat, Mr. Nitin Patel-Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and Mrs.

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Rockwell Provides Update on Three Units

Johannesburg: Rockwell Diamonds Inc. has provided an update to the interim liquidation order against three subsidiaries of the company issued by a judge in Kimberley, South Africa, on March 23. The interim orders, which have yet to be confirmed in a final hearing, include Rockwell Resources RSA (Pty) Ltd (Rockwell RSA), HC van Wyk Diamonds Ltd (HC van Wyk) and

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Signet to Conduct Independent Review

New York: Signet Jewellers Limited announced that its new Board Committee, focused on Respect in the Workplace, has appointed former federal Judge Barbara S. Jones to conduct a thorough review of the company’s policies and practices regarding equal opportunity and workplace expectations. “Judge Barbara Jones’ integrity is impeccable. She and her team have had a distinguished career in matters relating

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Harshvardhan Rane is the New Face of Ti22 by Aham

Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced actor Harshvardhan Rane as the face of Ti22 by Aham, its latest titanium, gold and diamond collection under its dedicated men’s jewellery brand, Aham. Reflecting the evolving expression of modern masculinity, Ti22 by Aham brings together the strength and lightness of titanium with the timeless appeal of gold and diamonds. With Harshvardhan Rane at

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Let this Rakshababdhan Shine Brighter with Platinum 

Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been a celebration of the quirks, chaos, shared memories and quiet strength that define sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to express love, create new memories and celebrate the bond that grows stronger with time. As gifting becomes more personal and thoughtful, platinum jewellery is emerging as a distinctive choice for

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GJEPC Webinar Explores Niryat Protsahan Support Under Export Promotion Mission

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a webinar recently to familiarize exporters with ‘Niryat Protsahan’ schemes under the Government of India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a focus on affordable finance, e-commerce exports and market diversification. The session featured Ms. Trupti Mhatre, General Manager, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC

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Okavango Diamond Co. Appoints Yoram Dvash as Chairperson

Gaborone: Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond marketing firm, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has appointed former World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash as chairperson of its board of directors. Dvash succeeds Gape Kaboyakgosi, who stepped down in November after leading the board for five years. Dvash brings deep industry leadership to the role, having headed the WFDB from 2020

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