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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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Namibia Earns $305m from De Beers
Windhoek: The Namibian Government is said to have earned R4 billion ($305 million) from De Beers last year in corporate tax, royalties and dividends. De Beers and the government of Namibia jointly own Namdeb Holdings, which has operations along the south-west coast of the country as well as land-based operations at Oranjemund and satellite mines near Lüderitz and along the
AIGS Appoints Barbara Wheat as President
Bangkok: The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) has announced that Barbara Wheat has been appointed president and will assume her role in mid-March. Barbara Wheat has a long history with AIGS and the Ho Group, founders of AIGS. Beginning in 1993, she served as managing director of the Ho Group’s publishing company, Jewelry Trade Publications. AIGS was established in
JA Unveils CASE Award Winners
New York: Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the winners of its 27th annual CASE Awards jewelry design competition. The CASE Awards, JA’s national design competition for jewelry retailers, recognizes JA Retail Members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design. The winning entries are on display
Christie’s to Auction Famed Jonker Diamond
Hong Kong: Christie’s unveiled the top lots that will go under the hammer at its Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong this May, including Harry Winston’s famous Jonker V diamond. The rectangular-cut, 25.27-carat, D-color, VVS2-clarity diamond is expected to sell for $2.2 million to $3.6 million, or up to $142,461 per carat, the company said in a recent statement. The
India Govt. Releases Special BDB Postal Stamp
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading exchange, proudly marks a dual milestone this year; 41 years since its incorporation and 15 glorious years of successful operations at its iconic Bandra Kurla Complex premises since 17th October 2010. To commemorate this milestone, the Department of Posts, Government of India, released a special BDB Postal Stamp recognizing the Bourse’s outstanding contribution to India’s diamond industry and global trade excellence. The
Sky Gold & Diamonds Strengthens Mangalsutra Business with Strategic Acquisition
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., manufacturer and exporter of gold and diamond jewellery, recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Starmangalsutra Pvt. Ltd., has entered into an non binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Shri Rishab Gold, a reputed Mumbai-based jewellery firm. The partnership marks a significant step in Sky Gold & Diamonds’ strategy to establish
Pre CIBJO Congress Report Focuses on AI
Milan: With a couple of days to go to the opening of the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris, France, on October 27, 2025, the tenth and the final of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Technology Committee, chaired by Stéphane Fischler, the report focuses exclusively on artificial intelligence, looking at ways in which the greater jewellery
De Beers Brings Diamonds & Glamour to London
Mumbai: Insiders suggest a star-studded journey to London might be on the cards. But why London? Beyond its glittering reputation as a global hub for jewellery and fashion, whispers point to something far more dazzling — De Beers is set to host a major showcase in the city. This year, De Beers Group makes its grand debut at Frieze London,
