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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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Christie's Geneva Takes Magnificent Jewels on Tour
Geneva: Christie’s upcoming auction of Magnificent Jewels will take place on May 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. Consisting of approximately 250 exceptional jewels, it will include a thematic section comprising 30 exceptional pieces from Italian makers, important gem stones, coloured diamonds and signed jewels. Prior to the auction, a selection of pieces will go on tour to
Baselworld Exhibition Shortened by Two Days
Basel: The Baselworld exhibition will be two days shorter in 2018 after fewer buyers and exhibitors attended this year’s show. A total of 106,000 buyers took part in the event which ended Thursday, down 4% from the previous year, the show’s organizers reported. The number of exhibitors fell 13% to 1,300, according to National Jeweler. Organizers said they were responding
LDB Appoints Ethical Issues Advisor
London: The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has appointed Katherine Chappell as its Special Advisor for Ethical Issues to its Council of Management. Chappell is a longstanding member of London Diamond Bourse and a specialist in fair trade principles. Victoria McKay, the LDB’s Chief Operating Officer, commented, “Kathy’s knowledge of the gemstone and diamond industry is second to none with particular
Dominion Sees More Life in Diavik Mine
Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corporation has extended the life span of its jointly owned Diavik mine by two years and hiked its estimate of the project’s future production. The deposit in Canada’s Northwest Territories will last until 2025, compared with a projection of 2023 given in March 2015, the miner said Friday. As a result, estimated output from now till the
New Export Opportunities for India’s G&J in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025), the first-ever dedicated B2B gems and jewellery (G&J) exhibition in the Kingdom, was inaugurated yesterday at the iconic Jeddah Superdome. Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the Embassy of India in Riyadh, and the Consulate
IFJA, a Design School for Jewellery Launched
Milan: The International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA), a jewellery craftsmanship and design school that will be based in Milan, Italy, was officially launched on September 6, during a presentation about the new institution that was a highlight of the CIBJO seminar series at the September 2025 edition VICENZAORO jewellery show in Vicenza. As described by its founders, the International Fine
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
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
