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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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ALROSA to Promote Branded Russian Diamonds
Moscow: ALROSA President Andrey Zharkov said during International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) that the diamond producer is planning to launch marketing programs promoting Russian-mined diamonds. Zharkov is a guest of honor at the event. Rapaport quoted Zharkov as saying that company will run pilot programs in key markets this year, marking the first time it is engaging in direct
Chairman of Anglo American to Step Down
London: Anglo American, the London-based diversified mining conglomerate including the De Beers Group in its portfolio, has announced that Sir John Parker intends to step down, after serving eight years as Chairman, during the course of 2017. Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: “Having seen Anglo American emerge in a strong position from the mining industry downturn, with
New Jewellery Park Planned Near Kolkata
Kolkata: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is working out an alternative plan for workers who have lost their jobs due to demonetisation. In an effort to create jobs for the gold artisans who have lost their jobs, the state is coming up with a new jewellery park — the third of its kind — beside Belgharia Expressway in Howrah. The West
HRD Antwerp Enters Iran in Middle East Expansion
Antwerp: Diamond-grading group HRD Antwerp will launch an educational program in Iran to expand its presence in the Middle East. HRD will start training certified diamond graders in a debut course in Tehran at the end of April in collaboration with Alireza Feizollahi, a local consultant. The move is part of a wider attempt to expand HRD’s operations in the
IIJS Bharat Signature Closes with Rs. 75,000 Cr. Orders
Mumbai: The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, organized by GJEPC, concluded in Mumbai, marking a strong start to the global gems and jewellery trade calendar for 2026. As the first major B2B trade show of the year, the event set a bullish tone for the industry, with an estimated ₹75,000 crore in business expected to be realised
BIS Reserves “Diamond” for Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has long faced challenges arising from the use of multiple, inconsistent, and often ambiguous terms to describe diamonds and their alternatives—particularly in digital and e-commerce environments. This lack of formal guidance has contributed to consumer confusion and inconsistent disclosure practices across the market. The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) welcomes the adoption of IS
‘Quantum Couture’ is the Theme for Artisan Awards 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has officially announced the theme for the prestigious Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, “Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.” Launched as a call to push boundaries, the 2026 edition invites designers to move beyond convention and create wearable art for a radically evolving world—where jewellery design, legacy and technology
GJEPC Proposes Pre-Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body representing India’s gem and jewellery sector, has proposed its pre-Budget recommendations to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining key policy measures to boost India’s export competitiveness, enhance ease of doing business, and support the industry’s resilience amid global headwinds. India’s gem and jewellery exports, valued at USD
