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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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Lucara Exploration Sample Yields 4.56ct. Diamond
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corporation has recovered rough diamonds weighing more than 1 carat apiece – including one weighing 4.56 carats – from an ore sample that came from its BK02 exploration project in Botswana. That largest stone was a white-grey octahedron, the miner said on Monday. In total, the company recovered 22 diamonds of more than a carat each, including
AGS Announces '17 Circle of Distinction Honorees
New York: The American Gem Society (AGS) will honor three leaders in the jewelry industry at its annual Circle of Distinction dinner on July 25 in New York City. Dr. James Shigley, a distinguished research fellow at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA, will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the industry
IDE to Host 3 I. Hennig Rough Tenders in March
Ramat Gan: I. Hennig Tenders, a leading international diamond tender operator, will hold three rough diamond tenders at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) International Tender Center from March 13-16, 2017. The first tender will offer two special fancy color rough diamonds of yellow color from the Superkolong diamond tailings operation in Kimberley, South Africa. The stones weigh 77.54 and 38.88
HK Show Signals Optimism in Asian Markets
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, which ran from February 28 and closed March 4, was the first major gem show this year, and may signal a trend in the global diamond industry and in Asian markets specifically. Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) Shmuel Schnizter said, “Our general impression is
Oman Abolishes Import Duty on Indian Jewellery
Mumbai: The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). India’s gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at
BDB Honoured with Excellence in Surveillance Award
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading hub, has been awarded the Excellence in Surveillance Award at the prestigious IFSEC India Awards 2025, in recognition of its outstanding leadership in security management and advanced surveillance practices. The IFSEC India Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the security and safety industry, celebrating organizations that demonstrate innovation,
Comprehensive Discussion on Govt. G&J Policy
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), organized an exclusive awareness and outreach session on the Maharashtra Gems & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025. The event featured an engaging and insightful interaction with Mr. Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra whose forward-looking perspective offered industry stakeholders a comprehensive
Piyush Goyal Inaugurates NEST 2 at SEEPZ
Mumbai: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal unveiled the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) yesterday, calling for stronger partnership between industry and the government to boost efficiency, transparency, and skilling. Speaking at the event, Mr. Goyal said SEEPZ must mirror the rapid economic growth witnessed under
