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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
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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China’s Polished Imports Rise in 2016
Beijing: China’s polished diamond imports increased 4.9 percent to $7.02 billion last year, according to data from the China Customs Information Center. By weight, polished imports increased 1.2 percent to 7.7 million carats, while the average price rose 3.7 percent to $916 per carat, the figures showed. Polished exports fell 11 percent to $1.91 billion, meaning net polished imports jumped
Pandora Opens State-Of-The-Art Facility in Thailand
Bangkok: Jewellery giant Pandora has officially opened its new, highly modernized and green crafting facility in Lamphun near Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand as part of the firm’s long term growth-strategy. The new facility is the first in a line of strategic initiatives in Pandora’s efforts to meet increasing demand. The facility is located in Lamphun close to Chiang Mai,
ALROSA in Top 3 Mining Companies in Russia
Moscow: ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining by volume, was placed among the top three mining companies in Russia for environmental responsibility. The diamond company entered TOP-3 list in all the categories of the rating which are Environmental Management/Policy, Environmental Impact, Disclosure / Transparency. According to the jury assessing the rating, these positions reflect the leadership both in terms
Govt. Clarifies Why Rio Abandoned Bunder Project
Bhopal: The Opposition Congress is eyeing the withdrawal of global mining giant Rio Tinto from the Chhattarpur diamond mines in Madhya Pradesh suspiciously. Congress’ deputy leader of Opposition Bala Bachchan raised the issue during the Question Hour in the state assembly on Tuesday and asked mining minister Rajendra Shukla for a copy of the agreement signed between the government and
IIJS Signature 2026: Setting the Tone for a Confident Indian G&J Ind.
Mumbai: (By Suresh Chotai) As the global jewellery industry navigates shifting consumer preferences, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving supply dynamics, India continues to stand tall as a resilient, design-led, and manufacturing-driven powerhouse. IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is poised to open the year (from 8th to 12th Jan) with renewed optimism, strategic
Paul De Wachter Named as CEO, HRD Antwerp
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter is to take charge as CEO from January 5, 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
